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Dancing Despite Disability

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October 22, 2012

Dergin Tokmak caught polio as a young boy while in Turkey. The disease has not prevented him becoming a breakdancer, however. He uses his crutches as instruments for the more acrobatic elements of his shows. Joining the Cirque du Soleil propelled him to global stardom.

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