[NFBP-Talk] Fwd: Dark Room Ballet Introductory Classes for Blind and Visually Impaired Adults — New Cycle Begins Saturday, September 14th!

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From: Info at Dark Room Ballet <info at darkroomballet.com>
Date: Thu, Aug 15, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Subject: Dark Room Ballet Introductory Classes for Blind and Visually
Impaired Adults — New Cycle Begins Saturday, September 14th!
To: Dark Room Ballet Info <info at darkroomballet.com>


[image: Dark Room Ballet Intro promo image, described at end of message]






*Beginning September 14th from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (New York Time) *


*NOTE:* Sponsored by *Movement Research* <https://movementresearch.org/>,
this class is designed specifically for the educational needs of blind and
visually impaired adults.

*About Saturday Introductory Level Class
<https://darkroomballet.com/intro-march-2024/>:*


This is a *FREE* class!


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.

Classes take place each Saturday online via the Zoom platform; there is
also the option to call in via phone.



*Note:*


Please note that *Dark Room Ballet Introductory Level Classes
<https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/intro-classes/>* now operate
as a *scholarship program* for *new* blind and low-vision students.

Learn more about the *Dark Room Ballet Intro Level Scholarship Program
<https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/intro-classes/intro-class-scholarship-program/>*


If you are a blind or visually impaired individual interested in learning
ballet remotely, you *MUST* contact us by no later than* September 11th*,
so you can complete the intake process to register for this class.


*Register:*


The next Intro Level cycle begins on *Saturday September 14th**, 2024*.

To register, *email ** info at darkroomballet.com <info at darkroomballet.com>*
to begin the intake process; you can also *reply* to this message

You can also reach Dark Room Ballet by phone at

*(929) 367-0025 *




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   *If you have some ballet experience*, you may also qualify to join the
   ongoing *Dark Room Ballet: Open Level Class*
   <https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/open-classes/> on Monday
   nights; please contact us if you are interested.


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   *Returning students* are welcome to re-join intro level classes, as well
   as encouraged to join *Dark Room Ballet: Open Level Class
   <https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/open-classes/>*. Please
   let us know if you would like to re-join intro class as a returning student.


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   *If you work with an organization that serves blind or visually impaired
   people*, please share this information with people who may be interested
   in registering for this class.


   -

   If you are *NOT* a blind or visually impaired student, you may qualify
   to join the ongoing Dark Room Ballet: Open Level Class
   <https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/open-classes/> on Monday
   nights on a select basis; please get in touch with us to explain your
   interest.


Other Classes in the Dark Room

In addition to online Introductory and Open Level ballet classes for blind
and visually impaired adults, Krishna often teaches workshops on related
topics *open to everyone*, including anatomy, improvisation and audio
description.


Learn more about past and upcoming online workshops: *Dark Room Ballet
Workshops* <https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/workshops/>




*We look forward to hearing from you soon!*



Best,


Alejandra Ospina, *Program Coordinator*

on behalf of

Krishna Washburn, *Artistic Director*

*Dark Room Ballet with Krishna Washburn* <https://darkroomballet.com/>





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Top image as shared and described on social media:

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.

Text reads:
Dark Room Ballet with Krishna Washburn
Introductory Ballet for
Blind and Low-Vision Adults
NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Starting
Saturday
Sept. 14th

8 classes
on Zoom

4 PM to 6 PM
(New York Time)

All Dark Room Ballet classes and workshops take place online via Zoom –
visit darkroomballet.com or LINK IN BIO for more info!
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