<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small">FTI </div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Stacie</div><div><br></div><div><b>Stacie Leap</b><br></div><div><a href="mailto:stacie.leap@gmail.com" target="_blank">stacie.leap@gmail.com</a> | 215.776.6741</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Info at Dark Room Ballet</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:info@darkroomballet.com">info@darkroomballet.com</a>></span><br>Date: Thu, Aug 15, 2024 at 5:08 PM<br>Subject: Dark Room Ballet Introductory Classes for Blind and Visually Impaired Adults — New Cycle Begins Saturday, September 14th!<br>To: Dark Room Ballet Info <<a href="mailto:info@darkroomballet.com">info@darkroomballet.com</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg-4597662515665883226"><u></u>
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<p><font size="4"><b>Beginning September 14th
from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (New York Time)<br>
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<p><font size="4"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,128)"><b>NOTE:</b> Sponsored by <a href="https://movementresearch.org/" target="_blank"><i><b>Movement Research</b></i></a>,
this class is designed specifically for the educational needs
of blind and visually impaired adults.</span><br>
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<h2><font size="4"><b>About <a href="https://darkroomballet.com/intro-march-2024/" target="_blank">Saturday Introductory Level Class</a>:</b></font></h2>
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<p><font size="4">This is a <i>FREE</i>
class!<br>
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This class is suitable for people with no prior knowledge of
ballet. This repeating series of eight classes introduces
students to the most common ballet vocabulary that they would
need to know in order to participate in Open Level Dark Room
Ballet Class. The class introduces students to necessary
anatomical concepts like turnout, torso stability, foot
sensitivity and mobility, sightless balancing, and the use of a
taped floor for orientation.<br>
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Classes take place each Saturday online via the Zoom platform;
there is also the option to call in via phone.<br>
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<h2><font size="4"><b>Note:</b></font></h2>
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<p><font size="4">Please note that <b><a href="https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/intro-classes/" target="_blank">Dark
Room Ballet Introductory Level Classes</a></b> now operate
as a <b>scholarship program</b> for <b>new</b> blind and
low-vision students.<br>
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Learn more about the <b><a href="https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/intro-classes/intro-class-scholarship-program/" target="_blank">Dark
Room Ballet Intro Level Scholarship Program</a></b><br>
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</font> <font size="4"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,128)">If you are a
blind or visually impaired individual interested in learning
ballet remotely, you <b>MUST</b> contact us by no later than<b>
September 11th</b>, so you can complete the intake process
to register for this class.</span><br>
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<h2><font size="4"><b>Register:</b></font></h2>
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<p><font size="4"> The next Intro Level cycle begins on <b>Saturday
September 14th</b></font><font size="4"><b>, 2024</b>.</font></p>
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<p><font size="4"> To register, <b>email </b><b><a href="mailto:info@darkroomballet.com" target="_blank"> info@darkroomballet.com</a></b> to
begin the intake process; you can also <b>reply</b> to this
message</font></p>
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<p><font size="4"> You can also reach Dark Room Ballet by phone at
<b>(929) 367-0025<br>
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<p> <font size="4"><b>If you have some ballet experience</b>,
you may also qualify to join the ongoing <a href="https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/open-classes/" target="_blank"><b>Dark
Room Ballet: Open Level Class</b></a> on Monday nights;
please contact us if you are interested.</font></p>
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<p> <font size="4"><b>Returning students</b> are welcome to
re-join intro level classes, as well as encouraged to join <b><a href="https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/open-classes/" target="_blank">Dark
Room Ballet: Open Level Class</a></b>. Please let us
know if you would like to re-join intro class as a returning
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<p> <font size="4"><b>If you work with an organization that
serves blind or visually impaired people</b>, please share
this information with people who may be interested in
registering for this class.</font></p>
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<p><font size="4"> If you are <b>NOT</b> a blind or visually
impaired student, you may qualify to join the ongoing <a href="https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/open-classes/" target="_blank">Dark
Room Ballet: Open Level Class</a> on Monday nights on a
select basis; please get in touch with us to explain your
interest.</font></p>
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<h2><font size="4"> Other Classes in the Dark Room</font></h2>
<p><font size="4"> In addition to online Introductory and Open Level
ballet classes for blind and visually impaired adults, Krishna
often teaches workshops on related topics <b>open to everyone</b>,
including anatomy, improvisation and audio description.</font></p>
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<p><font size="4"> Learn more about past and upcoming online
workshops: <a href="https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/workshops/" target="_blank"><b>Dark
Room Ballet Workshops</b></a><br>
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<p><font size="4">Best,</font></p>
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Alejandra Ospina, <b>Program Coordinator</b><br>
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Krishna Washburn, <b>Artistic Director</b><br>
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<a href="https://darkroomballet.com/" target="_blank"><b>Dark Room Ballet with Krishna
Washburn</b></a></p>
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<div align="center"><font size="1">Top image as shared and described
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A light lavender flyer with black text includes a black and
white photo of a dancer wearing a tutu. With eyes closed and
hair in a bun, the dancer stands with one leg en pointe, arms
held above, with the other leg pointing upwards behind an arched
back.<br>
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Text reads:<br>
Dark Room Ballet with Krishna Washburn<br>
Introductory Ballet for<br>
Blind and Low-Vision Adults<br>
NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED<br>
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Starting<br>
Saturday<br>
Sept. 14th<br>
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8 classes<br>
on Zoom<br>
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4 PM to 6 PM<br>
(New York Time)<br>
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All Dark Room Ballet classes and workshops take place online via
Zoom –<br>
visit <a href="http://darkroomballet.com" target="_blank">darkroomballet.com</a> or LINK IN BIO for more info!</font></div>
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