Dark Room Ballet with Krishna Washburn

08/06/2026

Join us for the second session of Sensory Beyond Sight, an intensive workshop series led by visually impaired dancer, choreographer, and performer Davian “DJ” Robinson.
In this workshop, participants will explore movement through breath, touch, spatial hearing, weight, and proprioception—developing tools for creating and navigating movement without relying on visual imitation.
Participants will:
• Practice building movement from physical sensations, rhythm, and awareness
• Develop deeper body awareness and spatial understanding
• Explore ways to communicate movement ideas through verbal and tactile cues
• Work with creative tools that help map choreography through touch and physical materials
• Build trust and connection through movement partnerships
📅 Friday, August 7, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM ET
⏱️ 90 minutes
💻 Online
✨ Free
Register by e-mail: [email protected]
About DJ Robinson:
Davian “DJ” Robinson is a passionate and boundary-breaking visually impaired dancer, choreographer, and performer. Drawing from his lived experience and athletic movement style, he creates choreography that is physically powerful and emotionally resonant. His work blends dynamic storytelling with raw embodiment, inviting audiences into a world where rhythm, resilience, and adaptability redefine how we move and connect. Through performance and education, DJ challenges conventions and expands possibilities for inclusive expression in the arts.

07/27/2026

What happens when movement and music create together?
✨ Moving In and Out of Tune is a free 4-week listening-based movement creation workshop exploring improvisation, musicality, and embodied expression.
Through guided prompts and creative exercises, participants will explore how sound can inspire movement — not as accompaniment, but as an active partner in the creative process.
This workshop is open to movers, musicians, actors, and anyone who loves exploring movement and music. No specific dance style or experience is required — just curiosity and a willingness to create.
Join Luna Vintner for a collaborative exploration of sound, movement, and your own unique creative voice.
📅 August 2, 9, 16 & 30
🕛 12–2 PM ET
💻 Online via Zoom
Free registration: email [email protected]
Video description: text: “Moving In and Out of Tune”
Be a part of the creation, where music and dance are created together.
Build your practice without fear or judgment.
Be a part of a community where all bodies are welcome.
We will move in our own way.
We will listen.
We will try.
You will have a process.
You will make it happen.
Free virtual workshop.
Register: [email protected]
The video shows Luna Vintner dancing in different rooms while wearing flowing clothing, accompanied by an original piano composition she created. The text appears in sync with her movement and the music.

06/25/2026

Don’t miss this one:)

This Saturday June 27 marks the final session of Audio Description for Dance, a free online workshop series with Krishna Washburn exploring the art, practice, and philosophy of audio description.

In our final session, participants will engage in critical listening and discussion, examining examples of audio description for dance and reflecting on the choices, values, and assumptions that shape accessible performance practices. Together, we’ll explore what makes audio description effective, equitable, and artistically engaging.

Whether you’ve attended previous sessions or are joining for the first time, you’re welcome to participate. Email: [email protected] to register

Join Dark Room Ballet for a tuition-free online workshop series designed for blind and visually impaired artists and audiences, audio describers, choreographers, educators, and arts administrators.

Topics include:
• Vocal Tonality in Audio Description
• Script Preparation Strategies
• Logic and Language in Audio Description
• Critically Listening to Audio Description for Dance

Workshops take place online via Zoom on Saturdays from 4–6 PM ET.

Dark Room Ballet is an independent, grant-funded, tuition-free fine arts educational program for blind and visually impaired adults taught by expert blind and visually impaired teaching artists.

06/25/2026

This Saturday June 27 marks the final session of Audio Description for Dance, a free online workshop series with Krishna Washburn exploring the art, practice, and philosophy of audio description.

In our final session, participants will engage in critical listening and discussion, examining examples of audio description for dance and reflecting on the choices, values, and assumptions that shape accessible performance practices. Together, we’ll explore what makes audio description effective, equitable, and artistically engaging.

Whether you’ve attended previous sessions or are joining for the first time, you’re welcome to participate. Email: [email protected] to register

Join Dark Room Ballet for a tuition-free online workshop series designed for blind and visually impaired artists and audiences, audio describers, choreographers, educators, and arts administrators.

Topics include:
• Vocal Tonality in Audio Description
• Script Preparation Strategies
• Logic and Language in Audio Description
• Critically Listening to Audio Description for Dance

Workshops take place online via Zoom on Saturdays from 4–6 PM ET.

Dark Room Ballet is an independent, grant-funded, tuition-free fine arts educational program for blind and visually impaired adults taught by expert blind and visually impaired teaching artists.

06/19/2026

This saturday, june 20th! Session 4: Logic and Language in Audio Description! You can still register for Audio Description for Dance for free!
In our fourth session, we’ll be using original artists’ language and formal logic analysis to write effective, purposeful, and equitable audio descriptions. Participants will explore how language choices shape audience experience and practice creating descriptions that center both artistic intent and accessibility. Please bring a way to record your work, whether through handwriting, typing, or audio recording.
Each week explores a different topic, and you can join any and all sessions. Email [email protected] to register!
Join Dark Room Ballet for a tuition-free online workshop series exploring the art, practice, and philosophy of audio description for dance. Designed for blind and visually impaired artists and audiences, audio describers, choreographers, educators, and arts administrators, this series offers an in-depth look into accessible performance practices and creative approaches to audio description.
Topics include:
• Vocal Tonality in Audio Description
• Script Preparation Strategies
• Logic and Language in Audio Description
• Critically Listening to Audio Description for Dance
Workshops take place online via Zoom on Saturdays from 4–6 PM ET.
Dark Room Ballet is an independent, grant-funded, tuition-free fine arts educational program for blind and visually impaired adults taught by expert blind and visually impaired teaching artists.
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06/11/2026

Session 3: script preparation strategies!
Did you miss the first session? You can still register for Audio Description for Dance for Free! This week we are experimenting with Vocal Tonality. Each week explores a different topic and you can join any and all! Email [email protected] to register!

Join Dark Room Ballet for a tuition-free online workshop series exploring the art, practice, and philosophy of audio description for dance. Designed for blind and visually impaired artists and audiences, audio describers, choreographers, educators, and arts administrators, this series offers an in-depth look into accessible performance practices and creative approaches to audio description.

Topics include:
• Vocal Tonality in Audio Description
• Script Preparation Strategies
• Logic and Language in Audio Description
• Critically Listening to Audio Description for Dance

Workshops take place online via Zoom on Saturdays from 4–6 PM ET.

Dark Room Ballet is an independent, grant-funded, tuition-free fine arts educational program for blind and visually impaired adults taught by expert blind and visually impaired teaching artists.

06/04/2026

Session 2: Experimenting with Vocal Tonality!

Did you miss the first session? You can still register for Audio Description for Dance for Free! This week we are experimenting with Vocal Tonality. Each week explores a different topic and you can join any and all! Email [email protected] to register!

Join Dark Room Ballet for a tuition-free online workshop series exploring the art, practice, and philosophy of audio description for dance. Designed for blind and visually impaired artists and audiences, audio describers, choreographers, educators, and arts administrators, this series offers an in-depth look into accessible performance practices and creative approaches to audio description.

Topics include:
• Vocal Tonality in Audio Description
• Script Preparation Strategies
• Logic and Language in Audio Description
• Critically Listening to Audio Description for Dance

Workshops take place online via Zoom on Saturdays from 4–6 PM ET.

Dark Room Ballet is an independent, grant-funded, tuition-free fine arts educational program for blind and visually impaired adults taught by expert blind and visually impaired teaching artists.

05/28/2026

Starting this Saturday!

Audio Description for Dance with Krishna Washburn

Join Dark Room Ballet for a tuition-free online workshop series exploring the art, practice, and philosophy of audio description for dance. Designed for blind and visually impaired artists and audiences, audio describers, choreographers, educators, and arts administrators, this series offers an in-depth look into accessible performance practices and creative approaches to audio description.

Topics include:
• How to Hire an Audio Describer
• Vocal Tonality in Audio Description
• Script Preparation Strategies
• Logic and Language in Audio Description
• Critically Listening to Audio Description for Dance

Workshops take place online via Zoom on Saturdays from 4–6 PM ET.

Dark Room Ballet is an independent, grant-funded, tuition-free fine arts educational program for blind and visually impaired adults taught by expert blind and visually impaired teaching artists.

If you are interested in signing up, please email:
[[email protected]

05/14/2026

Tomorrow: Sensory Beyond Sight with Davian “DJ” Robinson
Free virtual choreographic workshop
4 PM Eastern. E-mail: [email protected]
Join visually impaired dancer, choreographer, and para-Olympian DJ Robinson for a powerful movement practice exploring choreography through breath, touch, spatial hearing, weight, and proprioception rather than sight.
This cumulative workshop series invites participants to:
• Discover imaginative movement beyond visual imitation
• Deepen body awareness in time and space
• Build trust through movement and verbal cueing
DJ’s work challenges conventional movement practices and expands what choreography can be.
Tactile and creative tools are welcome, including tactile boards, felt boards, Wikki Stix, or other accessible drafting materials.

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05/11/2026

Sensory Beyond Sight
Study Choreography with DJ Robinson
Join us Friday, May 15
4:00–5:30 PM Eastern
Virtual on Zoom
Tuition-free
Developed by visually impaired choreographer, dancer, para-Olympian, and PAD Grant recipient DJ Robinson, this class explores creative movement and choreography through breath, touch, spatial hearing, weight, and proprioception rather than sight.
Discover imaginative movement beyond visual imitation.
Deepen body awareness in time and space.
Build trust through movement.
Register now on Zoom
Email [email protected] to learn more
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