‘I’m not shy about my body and this is probably because of my disability. After being studied and examined by numerous doctors, nurses and interns, you lose your inhibitions. However, it was not until I began exploring movement through contemporary dance that I found pride in my own body. I actually met my partner, Sarah, at a dance class and we have been dancing together, in and out of bed, ever since.’
ASHLEY HEENAN, Melbourne VIC Australia, 2000
Little did Ashley and Sarah know that when they did their first improvised dance exploration together – involving an imaginary crystal ball and a butterfly – that it would lead to them sharing a life together. Both imaginary items have become like talismans for their relationship as they continue to improvise their way through life, always with a splash of theatrical flair. This, incorporated with their combined sense of humour, leads them to laugh until the tears run down their cheeks for little or no reason at all. Ashley Heenan is an Arts and Recreation Worker. He has Cerebral Palsy. Sarah Sneddon is an Arts Worker.