Irish dancing helps disabled people

The successful stage show 'Riverdance' brought Irish dancing to a global audience. The quick steps and turns captivate people across the world. Now a more traditional version of Irish dancing is helping mentally challenged people in Croatia learn new skills and gain confidence.

The beat is Celtic, but the dancers Croatian.

A group of people with mental disabilities learning traditional Irish step dancing.

A group of people with mental disabilities learning traditional Irish step dancing.

The class is organized by the Croatian nongovernmental organization Ozana, which helps rehabilitate people with mental disabilities.

Miljenko was born with psychomotor impairment.