Chance To Dance: Nonprofit Offers Dance Classes For Kids With Physical And Medical Challenges
- Ed Sutton
- Jan 2, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Joann Ferrara, a pediatric physical therapist from Bayside, was one day working with a patient who was wearing a tiara and a tutu. Ferrara said to the little girl that she looked like a dancer.
“I wish I could be a dancer, but nobody wants me,” the patient responded.

The statement inspired Ferrara to start a dance class. Please read the rest of the article here.