Switzerland. Canton Ticino. Locarno. Fauni Theater. MOPS_DanceSyndrome is an independent Swiss artistic, cultural and social organisation operating in the field of contemporary dance and disability. It is composed only of Down dancers. Two dancers; Gaia Mereu and Simone Lunardi ( wrapped in a white cloth) are rehearsing the "Choreus Numinis" show. Rhythm, movements and motion. Down syndrome (DS or DNS), also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21 It is usually associated with physical growth delays, mild to moderate intellectual disability, and characteristic facial features. 28.11.2019 © 2019 Didier Ruef