A world-first live dance performance, defying the limits of ALS.
💬 ’The creative expression is still there. I’m just looking for another way for it to come out.’ 💬
Breanna and her brother Casey began ballet dancing together at a young age. She was the older sibling and took him to ballet lessons. Her dance interests includes flamenco, salsa, and bachata 💃🕺
At some point, Breanna shifted away from pursuing ballet professionally and focused on other parts of her life.
In October 2023 Breanna was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
She describes the onset of symptoms: during a hike in 2022 she experienced heavy legs and a “walking through mud” feeling. Later she developed “foot drop” (loss of control of her left foot) which led to further tests and eventual diagnosis.
Breanna has expressed that one of her purposes now is to raise awareness for ALS and motor neuron diseases and to help others facing similar challenges.
Yet, on December 10th Breanna Olson will perform a groundbreaking live dance at the OBA Theatre Amsterdam. A world-first live dance performance, defying the limits of ALS.
A fusion of brainwave technology and human expression, exploring a new frontier of the moving arts.
Client: NTT
Agency: Dentsu Lab