Creating a Sense of Place (Dance School for Blind People)

Creating a Sense of Place (Dance School for Blind People)

Chinmayi Saxena, Khanishka M

Assistant Professor, BMSSA, chinmayi@bmssa.ac.in

Final year student, BMSSA

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Abstract - This proposal describes the establishment of a dancing school especially created for blind people. The dancing school's mission is to give blind people a secure, welcoming, and encouraging environment where they may learn about and express themselves via a variety of dance styles. The curriculum will put a lot of emphasis on tactile feedback and companion work while focusing on the development of proprioception and sensory awareness through movement and music. Dance instructors with experience teaching dance to people with impairments will oversee the classes. The dancing school will also give blind dancers the chance to perform and display their skills,

increasing the visibility and understanding of blind people's ability in the arts. In order to build relationships that permit greater chances for performances and community involvement, the school will work with nearby arts organizations. The school will provide workshops, lectures, and social activities in addition to dance sessions to build.

a community of blind dance enthusiasts. Additionally, the school will place a high priority on accessibility by offering accommodations and assistive technology like audio description and braille materials. Overall, those wishing to pursue their passion for dancing in a welcoming and inclusive environment will find this dance school for the blind to be a useful resource.

Key Words:  blind, dance school, architecture, sense of place