Dancing supports children with Angelman syndrome

Students can dress up, eat, dance and support Angelman syndrome through the Hall Council’s third annual ball, “A Night with an Angel.” The dance will be held from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. on April 29 in Twelve Oaks. The evening will feature a DJ and an opportunity to meet Jayden L. Williams, a two-year-old diagnosed with Angelman syndrome. Tickets cost $3 for individuals and $5 for couples. “It is a prom, kind of like a reprise on your high school memories,” said Aryn Bunch, vice president of Hall Council. “A lot of people don’t make it to their prom, so this is a chance to get the experience.  Hall Council likes to host one big event each semester, and prom seems to be really exciting for both the students and the members that put in on.” Angelman syndrome is a complex genetic disorder that affects the nervous system and is characterized by delayed development, intellectual disability, severe speech impairment and difficulty with movements and balance.  Williams was invited to the prom to give students a chance to better understand the syndrome.