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S4 E8 - When Dance Becomes a Voice: Leta's Story
In this episode, I talk with Amanda Trisdale and her daughter Leta Trisdale about how dance transformed Leta’s life, and led to the creation of something extraordinary.
Diagnosed with autism at age three and considered nonvocal, Leta found her voice through dance when traditional therapies fell short. Despite her talent, traditional dance spaces weren’t built for neurodivergent dancers, leading to misunderstanding and exclusion.
Together, Amanda and Leta founded Autistic Wings Dance Company, a nonprofit reimagining dance education for autistic dancers through individualized, inclusive instruction.
This conversation explores autism, advocacy, creativity, and what becomes possible when we build spaces where neurodivergent people truly belong.
Connect with Amanda & Leta:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoraida-morales/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/z.morales2018/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zoraida.morales.1428
