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201520 minGdocumentary

They Went Dancing

201520 minGdocumentary

Two key figures in wheelchair dance sport are Lena Lozko, founder of the Russian Federation of Wheelchair Dance Sport, and dancer Alex Berdnikova.

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Maryam Makhieva

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Two key figures in wheelchair dance sport are Lena Lozko, founder of the Russian Federation of Wheelchair Dance Sport, and dancer Alex Berdnikova.

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Maryam Makhievadirector

Maryam Makhievawriter

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Lena Lozko founded the Russian Federation of Wheelchair Dance Sport and established the first club in Russia dedicated to this discipline. The film features Alex Berdnikova, a dancer with over seven years of experience in wheelchair dance. Together, they represent a community that embraces sport dancing as a form of expression and competition. The documentary captures their dedication and the vibrant culture surrounding wheelchair dance in Russia. It runs for 20 minutes and was released in 2015.

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