<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">FYI, if you\u2019ve never taken her classes, they are wonderful! See below.<div><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">~Katelyn MacIntyre, M.M.<div>www.katelynmac.com<br><div>www.facebook.com/KatelynMacMusic</div><div>@KatelynMacMusic</div><div>President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division</div></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Info at Dark Room Ballet <info@darkroomballet.com><br><b>Date:</b> January 7, 2026 at 5:34:45\u202fPM EST<br><b>To:</b> Dark Room Ballet Info <info@darkroomballet.com><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>REMINDER! REGISTRATION OPEN: Introductory Ballet for Blind and Visually Impaired Adults \u2013 New Cycle Begins February 21, 2026</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff
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<p class="entry-header has-text-align-center header-footer-group elementToProof" style="text-decoration: none; word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 8rem 0px; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: -0.27px;"><font size="4"><span style="font-weight: 800;">Introductory Ballet for
Blind and Visually Impaired Adults \u2013 New Cycle Begins February
21, 2026</span></font></p>
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<div align="center"><font size="4"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;"> About </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 165, 0); font-weight: 700;"><u><a style="color: rgb(255, 165, 0);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA28eabdbc-4f96-a7d5-5959-c710c83e222f" href="https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/intro-classes/" moz-do-not-send="true">Saturday Introductory Level Class</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">:</span></font></div>
<p style="text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.476; margin: 0px auto 1.25em; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; max-width: 58rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <font size="4">This is a <b><i>FREE</i></b> class!<br>
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This class is suitable for people with no prior knowledge of
ballet. This <b>series of eight classes </b>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. <br>
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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 <b>Saturday</b> online via the <b>Zoom</b>
platform in the Eastern/New York time zone; there is also the
option to call in via phone.</font></p>
<p style="text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.476; margin: 0px auto 1.25em; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; max-width: 58rem;" class="elementToProof"><font size="4"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dark Room Ballet classes and
workshops are taught by </span><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 165, 0);"><u><a style="color: rgb(255, 165, 0);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA5d1571f1-94ee-a44e-b43e-9df3a3c35977" href="https://darkroomballet.com/about-krishna/" moz-do-not-send="true">Krishna Washburn</a></u></span></b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, a blind dancer and dance
teacher, and they prioritize the needs of <b>blind and
visually impaired adult students (18+)</b>.</span></font></p>
<h2 style="text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 6rem auto 3rem; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; width: calc(100% - 4rem); max-width: 58rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <font size="4">Note:</font></h2>
<p style="text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.476; margin: 0px auto 1.25em; padding: 1.25em 2.375em; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; max-width: 58rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <font size="4">This is the ONLY time this
Introductory Ballet class will be offered again for the
foreseeable future \u2014 if you or a another blind or low-vision
individual ( adult 18+) or organization you know of might be
interested in participating, they MUST reach out to us as soon
as possible!</font></p>
<p style="text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.476; margin: 0px auto 1.25em; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; max-width: 58rem;" class="elementToProof"> <font size="4"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Please note that </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 165, 0);"><u><a style="color: rgb(255, 165, 0);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWAa8388209-6489-e51d-f66e-b896739c9185" href="https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/intro-classes/" moz-do-not-send="true">Dark Room Ballet Introductory Level
Classes</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> now
operate as a </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">scholarship
program</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> for </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">new</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> blind and low-vision students.<br>
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Learn more about the </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 165, 0);"><u><a style="color: rgb(255, 165, 0);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWAf68fe3ee-2a18-541f-9de6-374a546109fd" href="https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/intro-classes/intro-class-scholarship-program/" moz-do-not-send="true">Dark Room Ballet Intro Level
Scholarship Program</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br>
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If you are a blind or visually impaired individual interested
in learning ballet remotely, you </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>MUST</b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> contact us by no later than</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <b>February 18, 2026</b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, so you can complete the intake
process to register for this class.</span></font></p>
<p style="text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.476; margin: 0px auto 1.25em; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; max-width: 58rem;" class="elementToProof"><font size="4"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></font></p>
<h2 style="text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 6rem auto 3rem; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; width: calc(100% - 4rem); max-width: 58rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <font size="4">Register:</font></h2>
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<div style="text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.476; margin: 0px auto; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; max-width: 58rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"><font size="4">The next Intro Level cycle
begins on <b>Saturday February 21, 2026</b><br>
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<div style="text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.476; margin: 0px auto; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; max-width: 58rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <font size="4">To register, email <u><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="OWAAutoLink moz-txt-link-freetext" id="OWAcaaf52f8-9824-c014-45e7-839eb2d42dae" href="mailto:info@darkroomballet.com" moz-do-not-send="true">info@darkroomballet.com</a></u> to
begin the intake process.<br>
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<div style="text-indent: 0px; line-height: 1.476; margin: 0px auto; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; max-width: 58rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="elementToProof"> <font size="4">You must contact us <b>no
later than February 18, 2026</b> to register</font></div>
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You can also reach Dark Room Ballet by phone at <b>(929)
367-0025</b></font></div>
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<p> <font size="4"><span role="presentation">If you have <b>some
ballet experience</b></span>, you may also qualify to
join the ongoing <span role="presentation" style="color: rgb(255, 165, 0);"><u><a style="color: rgb(255, 165, 0);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA277662f3-40b4-acd8-e8ee-5aa3af4c77a4" href="https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/open-classes/" moz-do-not-send="true">Dark Room Ballet: Open Level
Class</a></u></span> on Monday nights; please contact
us if you are interested.</font></p>
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<p> <font size="4"><span role="presentation"><b>Returning
students</b></span> are welcome to re-join intro level
classes, as well as encouraged to join <span role="presentation" style="color: rgb(255, 165, 0);"><u><a style="color: rgb(255, 165, 0);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA4ea5faab-2773-de1d-1130-2158e1053c23" href="https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/open-classes/" moz-do-not-send="true">Dark Room Ballet: Open Level
Class</a></u></span>. Please let us know if you would
like to re-join intro class as a returning student.</font></p>
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<p> <font size="4"><span role="presentation"><b>If you work
with an organization</b> that serves blind or visually
impaired people</span>, 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><span role="presentation">NOT</span> a
blind or visually impaired student</b>, you may qualify to
join the ongoing <span role="presentation" style="color: rgb(255, 165, 0);"><u><a style="color: rgb(255, 165, 0);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA951ae916-3049-c4f5-1bec-c3a3584aeb30" href="https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/open-classes/" moz-do-not-send="true">Dark Room Ballet: Open Level
Class</a></u></span> 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><br>
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<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 open to everyone,
including anatomy, improvisation and audio description.<br>
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Learn more about past and upcoming online workshops: <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="https://darkroomballet.com/class-information/workshops/">Dark Room
Ballet Workshops</a><br>
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We look forward to hearing from you soon!<br>
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