Audio description for dance performances is still very rare, but that doesn’t mean that blind and visually impaired audiences should be satisfied when the audio description on offer is of low quality.
Several times over the last 3 years, Krishna has taught a popular audio description workshop called: Yeah, But Was It Good? Learning How to Listen to Audio Description for Dance Critically
But each time this workshop has offered, Krishna has discovered fewer and fewer examples of audio described dance available to explore online. Colleagues, companies and choreographers in the wide world of dance have made less of their work available in ways that prioritize the inclusion of blind and low-vision audiences — until now…
IT’S HAPPENING!
On Saturday, December 13 2025 from 4 PM to 6 PM (Eastern Time), Dark Room Ballet will be sponsoring an audio described dance film showcase, with contributions from at least 3 blind/VI choreographers, and including new audio described work from the American Ballet Theatre!
We are now finalizing the details, but this event will be free and open to all, and you can register if you haven’t already at the following link:
You’ll receive confirmation of your registration and a link to join from Zoom.
Can’t wait for you to join us!
Image description:
A new version of a previous rectangular flyer with a new bright blue background. Blurred diagonal film-strip graphics run from lower left to upper right, containing indistinct navy dancer silhouettes. Swooping orange brushstrokes overlay the background.
Text in white and darker sometimes highlighted fonts now reads:
COMING UP!
Yeah, It WAS Good!
A Virtual Showcase Celebrating Audio Described Dance sponsored by Dark Room Ballet
Saturday December 13, 2025, 4 PM to 6 PM (Eastern Time) on Zoom