A group of Bogota citizens with physical limitations make dance a hobby, a therapy, a dream that comes true dancing on a wheel chair.

The group is made up of 22 dancers, 11 of them do not use Wheel chairs and the group is known as "The Walkers". There are children, as is the case of Diana Marcela Murcia, a ten year old "walker" that lives in Soacha and travels through the city to be able to make part of this project.

 "It is far and I arrive late to do my homework but it is something I like doing," says Diana.

The oldest is Don German. "He is almost 60 and is like our dad," explains Pierry Divan Ramirez Guerrero, co-founder and director of AZNAD. "What is sought with this group is to show social inclusion in all vital processes".

They practice salsa, mambo, rock and roll and tango as well as soka, samba and mapale. Their most important presentation was at the Red Hall of the Tequendama Hotel, where they received a prize to the best district handicap dance group.

"Currently, we have sought support in the presentations that we get hired to do but we want to ask the Ministry of Culture, the District Institute of Recreation and Sport and the private sector to collaborate so that AZNAD continues to live," says Ramirez.

Along with the choreographer, Fredy Riveros Morales, they dream of going to the world competition in Holland and why not, go on tour to Europe and the US. Pierry, who uses a wheel chair since he is 15, assures that dancing, in addition to being a hobbie, is an excellent rehabilitation therapy.

 "When they have just joined it is difficult but through the participation in the group, they have realized that the world has man possibilities to offer, that it is harsh but that things can still be done, even though in a different manner," says Pierre, completely convinced.

The majority are professionals. There are psychologists, massage therapists, graphic designers and even a marine biologist, who seek to contribute to the Foundation from their distinct areas.

They meet three times a week to rehearse the choreographies that they practice, between nine and 12 hours a week. The meeting point is a room at the Arcangeles Foundation, located at 106 street with 17 AV.

To see AZNAD videos go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKFRlMrTNy0.