![]() His greatest achievements so far are being the lead dancer in his first Television commercial for a Smirnoff advert and also performing solo in India, at Mumbai’s music concert in front of 5,000 people. He relies on visual movements and vibrations to hear the music and coordinate his dance moves. He is also working on solo and collaboration projects. Feeling the music to succeedĬhris now works as a freelance dancer and choreographer. He is inspired by many dancers, particularly fellow deaf dancer Simeon Campbell who provided Chris with valuable advice and guidance about the dance industry. ![]() ![]() He joined Studio 68 Dance Training Academy in London, where he learnt teaching strategies, musicality, rhythm and also received useful industry advice. It wasn’t long until dance became a passion of his, “dance has grown in me every day, day by day and I realised it’s time to do what I love,” he says. “Deaffest was an opportunity to create a platform to showcase our #DeafTalent, in the hope to inspire other deaf dancers to continue their dream of becoming professional dancers and choreographers.” Dirty Love (Hector Fonseca Remix) Lyrics by Chris Salvatore. Chris doesn’t just have incredible moves, he also teaches his fellow deaf dancers how to feel the beat. “That moment I knew my gut instinct was telling me that dreams don’t have an expiration date and it’s not too late to dream again,” says Chris. Their debut performance was at Deaffest – “UK’s only deaf-led film/television and art festival, which celebrates the talents of deaf filmmakers and media artists from all over the world.” He did this by watching visual dance movements on repeat.Ī few years later, Chris’ friend invited him to help set up a deaf dance troupe, ‘Def Motion’. Soon after, he spent hours in his bedroom teaching himself dance moves. At the age of 12, his Aunty encouraged him to watch ‘Breakin’, a themed comedy featuring 1984 break dancing. Chris is the only deaf person in his family. He uses British Sign Language and speech to help him communicate. A State-by-State Guide for Hearing Aid InsuranceĬontracting meningitis at a young age and losing the ability to hear in both ears hasn’t stopped Chris Fonseca from defying all odds to achieve his passion of becoming a profoundly deaf dancer.Ĭhris wears a cochlear implant in one ear.
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