# Deaf Dancers Paralympic 'Hello Stars' Performance By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-10-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deaf-dancers References: [disaboom](http://www.disaboom.com/Blogs/deafmom/archive/2008/09/08/paralympics-features-320-deaf-dancers.aspx) & [news.xinhuanet](http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-09/20/content_10082430.htm) The 2008 Paralympics may have come and gone, but the inspiring videos of the 320 hearing-impaired and deaf dancers who performed the 'Hello Stars' dance in Beijing will continue to live on. Learning choreography without being able to hear the music is a challenging endeavor. The deaf dancers that performed at the 2008 Paralympics practiced with visual cues until they could 'feel' the music. For hearing-impaired and deaf dancers, the [Paralympic Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-paralympic-committees) were just another performance in an already-packed tour calendar. For example, the [China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-robot-olympics) is in the middle of a 28-show whirlwind tour of Asia before embarking on a two-week journey to the United States. Without the global exposure the Paralympics provides, however, there wouldn't have been an audience for these talented deaf dancers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Deaf-performed Shows:** There is an opportunity to create more platforms for deaf performers to showcase their talents. - **Visual-based Choreography Learning:** There is an opportunity for technology that can help deaf dancers learn choreography through visual cues. - **Increased Representation of Deaf People in Entertainment Industry:** There is an opportunity to increase the presence and representation of deaf people in film, TV, and music. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** There is an opportunity for the entertainment industry to create more opportunities for deaf performers and showcase their talents. - **Technology:** There is an opportunity for the technology industry to develop tools for choreography learning that are visual-based. - **Film and TV Production:** There is an opportunity for film and TV production companies to increase the representation of deaf actors and characters in their productions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Poignant Multimedia Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimedia-art-installation.md) - [Accessible Sports Venue Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la28-paralympic-games.md) - [Performing Arts Subtitle Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subtitle-system.md) - [Branded Accessibility-Focused Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaad-concert.md) - [Hearing-Enhancing Headgear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-headgear.md) - [Accessible Theatre Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teatro-massimo.md) - [Endurance Tap Dance Performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endurance-tap-dance.md) - [Upgraded Adaptive Sports Components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paralympic-games.md) - [Inclusive Audio Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-vibe.md)