Damti Method 2023 Summer Program

Two Worlds Dance had another very successful Damti Method Summer Program at OC Music and Dance in Irvine CA. 

The Damti Method, which was created by Jill and Amnon Damti, implements the "Art of Inclusion" through dance and movement, where everyone discovers the light within themselves and others, and realizes that everything is possible when hearts and minds are open.

Over the last few years, dozens of middle and high school deaf, hard of hearing, hearing and students with other abilities participated in the Two Worlds Summer Programs through generous support by OC Music & Dance.

These programs utilize the "Damti Method©", a unique curriculum that enhances communications and collaboration between groups of all abilities in a positive, inclusive and supportive environment. 

With generous support from OC Music & Dance, Two Worlds Dance has completed a 4-week program at Taft Elementary School in Santa Ana. 

Jill and Amnon Damti worked with deaf, hard of hearing and special needs students utilizing the "Damti Method",  the unique philosophy developed by them, which promotes inclusive communication and collaboration through movement and dance, in a positive and supportive environment.

The program culminated in a special performance attended by many families.

How does a deaf person learn to dance to a new piece of music?  

In 2017, Two Worlds Dance were invited to perform with the Pacific Symphony to the sound of the beautiful Air on G String by Johann Sebastian Bach. 

Mitch Sims of the Amadeus Music Academy in Vienna helped Amnon Damti, who is profoundly deaf from birth, feel and interpret the music.  

The result, as you can see, was an incredibly beautiful & moving piece.

Esme crossed paths with Amnon Damti more t30 years ago.  A young deaf girl with Cerebral Palsy, she dreamed of dancing on stage but was told that was just not possible. 

Amnon saw things differently. Being profoundly deaf, he too was told that he could never dance.  He proceeded to choreograph a unique dance that Esme performed and never forgot about. 

Recently, Esme and her family were able to be reunited with Jill & Amnon at a performance at OC Music & Dance, dancing  with them once again.  

Throughout Africa, sometimes with heartbreak, but mostly with hope, Jill and Amnon brought their special message of inclusiveness, acceptance, love and Shalom (peace).

During their tour of Uganda, Kenya, Ghana and Senegal, Two Worlds had dozens of performances and workshops at schools, orphanages, shelters and organizations cultivating aspiring artists, and met with some extremely dedicated people and amazingly resilient children and young adults.