Hosted by Movement Research, Dark Room Ballet classes are designed specifically for the educational needs of blind and visually impaired adults, ages 18 and above.
Blind dancer and dance teacher Krishna Washburn teaches weekly online classes that prioritize blind and visually impaired adults, as well as scheduled workshops on related topics.
Visit a link to learn more about:
Workshops (Anatomy and Audio Description for Dance)
Open Level Ballet Classes (every Monday)
Introductory Level Ballet Classes (new cycle begins February 2026)
Pro Class (selected cycles)
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FAQs for Studying Dark Room Ballet
Here is photo of Krishna in a previous home-based dance space (it has changed since this photo was taken):
Image description with assistance from Michelle Mantione:
The blind ballerina stands croisé, in her makeshift home kitchen turned dance studio. With legs slightly apart and crossed on pointe, her arms are stretched out making a wide V shape, one arm is slightly higher than the other as her head turns and rises to meet it.