YouTube, Inside EditionOur differences don’t have to be a hindrance for us to become an inspiration to other people. Perhaps, they can be our greatest weapon to spread happiness to others.
Meet Vitória
YouTube, Inside EditionVitória Bueno is a Brazilian dancer whose story inspires a lot of people.
A Surprise
PexelsBueno told Good Morning America, “My disability was something unexpected by everyone in my family. No one knew that I would not have both arms.”
Her Condition
PexelsThe doctors diagnosed Vitória’s condition as a “congenital malformation disability” which can be inherited or caused by environmental factors. As for Vitória’s case, the cause of her disability is still unknown.
She Went To Therapy
PexelsVitória said, “And at the age of five I was doing physical therapy, I was doing physical therapy at school and my physical therapist realized my passion for dancing.”
Her Inspiration
flyingmag.comVitória’s physical therapist called her mom after watching a video of Jessica Cox, the world’s first licensed armless pilot who also took dance classes when she was a child.
“Tia Andrea’s Academy”
YouTube, Inside EditionVitória continued to share, “(The physical therapist) explained to my mother about ‘Tia Andrea’s Academy’ where I dance today and that there would be a possibility of me starting to dance and told my mother to take me to an experimental class.”
She’s Become A Dancer
PexelsVitória has been dancing ever since. She now also performs for her many followers on social media.
Her Hope
YouTube, Inside EditionVitória also told Good Morning America that her hope is to dance to “spread happiness”. She said, “I always like to leave a message to the people who have a dream, not just in dance but in any other area, for them to fight for their dreams. Dedicate yourself and chase your dreams with all your strength.”
Watch Vitória’s inspiring story in the video below.
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