REMINDER: Blind Dance! Sunday, August 19, 10:30am

[aroraborealis]

This is a reminder!

The next blind dance will be Sunday, August 19, 10:30am - 1pm at the Dance Complex in Central Square (536 Mass Ave, Cambridge). We will be in Studio 1.

As always, this is open to friends and friends of friends, so feel free to spread the word. Kids are welcome if they are old/big enough to have their own experience here, or if they are supervised so they don't become hazardous to dancers who can't see them.

I suggest you wear clothing that's comfortable for dancing, which will include any movement you like, up to and including rolling around on the floor. No shoes are allowed in the studio! You might also like to have a snack or water with you. I will have spare blindfolds and handkerchiefs, but if you have one you like, bringing it is a good idea, too.

As ever, I would love to know ahead of time approximately how many people to expect. If you know you'll be there, please let me know!

If you have music that you think would be good for this, I will happily take suggestions or potential contributions to the playlist!

[FAQ: What is this? A blind dance is a dancing event where dancers wear blindfolds as a way to change their experience of dancing. Depending on the level of spotting -- which will vary based on who and how many people are at any given event -- there will be one or more spotters who aren't blindfolded and will keep an eye on things. If you want to attend to dance or spot or both, you're welcome.]

Comments

[primal-pastry.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking it's likely that I'll be there. :)

[mzrowan.livejournal.com]

I'm in!

[ozarque.livejournal.com]

That is just amazing! Would it be all right with you if I mention it -- blind dances, I mean, not your particular blind dance -- in the touch language section of my verbal self-defense newsletter? And is it all right to credit you for introducing me to it, using your LJ name?

[aroraborealis.livejournal.com]

Please, feel free!

[ozarque.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[mzrowan.livejournal.com]

As I understand it, the Authentic Movement (http://www.authenticmovement-usa.com/index.htm) movement (fun with language ;-) might have originated the idea of dancing blindfolded or with one's eyes closed. They add the extra twist of having a designated "witness" for each dancer.

[dancingwolfgrrl.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid I'm going to be hawking my stuff at a yard sale that morning. But I also still can't dance! Hopefully you'll still be doing them next spring when I hopefully will be able to dance again: I'm still totally curious to try!

[lifecollage.livejournal.com]

I think I'm going to make this a priority this Sunday. Looking forward to it.

[ceelove.livejournal.com]

Did you listen to the first track on Professor Trance?

I'd like to request more slower songs towards the beginning of the dance, for more of a warm-up period.

[aroraborealis.livejournal.com]

I did, though it was a while ago, and I recall liking it; thank you! (I'll try to remember to bring the CD with me.)

And I'll try to include more slow stuff to start. Thanks!

[lightcastle.livejournal.com]

I'm expecting to be there and hopefully bringing a guest.