FRISCO, Texas — It’s a Tuesday during spring break at Scottish Rite for Children in Frisco, and the sound of squealing teenage girls fills the air. Then comes the music—a mix of Taylor Swift and the soundtrack from The Greatest Showman.
A group of girls with cerebral palsy, a neurological condition that affects movement, are dancing.
“We just wanted to see the impact of a dance program on youth with CP. How it impacted their overall health and well-being,” Angela Shierk, a Senior Clinical Scientist at Scottish Rite said. “It’s wonderful. It’s great to hear their laughter and their connections with each other. One of the most difficult parts of cerebral palsy is movement, so seeing them move and dance and enjoy it is wonderful to see.”…