Accessible dance classes for the blind and visually impaired
Proudly serving the Philadelphia metropolitan area
Roll on the floor, spin on your back, ark through the air. This is not the stuffy world of ballet. Contemporary dance is a bold and exciting way of moving through space, unapologetically energetic and fierce. As well as teaching one how to skillfully utilize ones own body and unique and interesting ways, contemporary dance teaches us how to look inside ourselves and explore the infinite expanse that exists within us.
Takashi Kanai the founder and director of DANCE BLIND. He is a contemporary dancer, choreographer, and teacher. Born with a rare eye disease known as retinoschisis, Takashi grew up in Seattle dancing the whole time. He moved to New Jersey to attend Montclair State University and graduated with a BFA in dance. He then moved to Philadelphia to pursue his career. And was born with a rare eye disease known as retinoschisis. experiencing the barriers of being visually impaired in the dance studio, he learned to overcome and adapt. Takashi hopes to make the endeavor of learning dance unintimidating. So that everyone can experience the joy of dance.
Movers of all skill levels welcome! From complete beginner to advanced dancers, our curriculum can be adapted to account for everybody. Our classes are held at the CHI Movement Arts Center in south Philadelphia, In a large studio with tactile floors and spatial lighting. Dates and times very based on enrollment. We encourage new students to take a few private lessons to help learn the fundamentals used in everyday class.