51-year-old paraplegic acrobat Silke Pan returns to stage after 14-year hiatus, showcases resilience in "Equilibrium".
Silke Pan, a 51-year-old paraplegic acrobat, made a remarkable return to the stage at Gravity Circus after a 14-year hiatus due to a trapeze accident in 2007. Despite being told she would never walk again, Pan utilized an exoskeleton and trained at home during the pandemic to regain her acrobatic skills. She became the first professional hand balancer with complete paraplegia, showcasing resilience in the show "Equilibrium," which runs from October 9 to 13.
September 16, 2024
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