Blind Dancers

From: Miae Kim
Length: 04:25

A dance program in California that connects dancers who can see with those who cannot. Read the full description.

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Blinddancersguidedancers_small Connecting Through Dance Program in Oakland, California trains volunteer sighted dancers to become guide dancers for the blind. This program has helped the visually impaired not only to learn to dance but also it has given them a safe environment to dance. It has also bridged the gap between the visually impaired and sighted communities. The dances include Waltz, Swing, Tango, Cha Cha, and Salsa.

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Connecting Through Dance Program in Oakland, California trains volunteer sighted dancers to become guide dancers for the blind. This program has helped the visually impaired not only to learn to dance but also it has given them a safe environment to dance. It has also bridged the gap between the visually impaired and sighted communities. The dances include Waltz, Swing, Tango, Cha Cha, and Salsa.