The Dark Room Presents No Diagram Anatomy
A series of three no-diagram anatomy workshops open to all (with priority given to blind and visually impaired students), no prior experience required.
Workshop Dates:
- November 18, 2023 – The Respiratory System
- December 9, 2023 – The Spinal Complex
- December 16, 2023 – The Iliopsoas Complex
To register, please email info@darkroomballet.com with your name and which workshop in this series you would like to register for.
These workshops are designed for the educational needs of blind and visually impaired people and do not use diagrams.
Saturday, November 18, 2023:
The Dark Room Presents No Diagram Anatomy – The Respiratory System
This highly detailed workshop is a complete analysis of the organs, muscles, nerves, and connective tissues associated with the human respiratory system. In this workshop, we will use movement, touch, breathing, and conversations to not only cultivate scientific knowledge related to the respiratory system, but also initiate a higher degree of body awareness and neurological learning pertaining to how we breathe. Evolutionary history and the marvels of human variation will also be addressed in this workshop. No prior knowledge of human anatomy, dance, or self-audio description are required to participate, but all students will come away with deep anatomical knowledge, reduced movement anxiety, and tools to start learning how to talk about movement in a visceral way. Let’s get right down to the real nitty gritty!
Material covered in this workshop will include:
- The organs and organ components of respiration
- The muscles and nerves tasked with facilitating respiration
- The biochemical processes of respiration and how they affect the body
- The connective tissues that support the respiratory system
All students will receive the complete script of the workshop two days beforehand, and the script can be reviewed either before or after the workshop.
Saturday, December 9, 2023:
The Dark Room Presents No Diagram Anatomy – The Spinal Complex
This highly detailed workshop is a complete analysis of the spinal complex, which includes the skeletal spinal column, the spinal cord and related nerve plexuses, and the layers of musculature that enable spinal movement. In this workshop, we will use movement, touch, and conversations to not only cultivate scientific knowledge related to the spinal complex, but also initiate a higher degree of body awareness and neurological learning pertaining to our spines. Evolutionary history and the marvels of human variation will also be addressed in this workshop. No prior knowledge of human anatomy, dance, or self-audio description are required to participate, but all students will come away with deep anatomical knowledge, reduced movement anxiety, and tools to start learning how to talk about movement in a visceral way. Let’s get right down to the real nitty gritty!
Material covered in this workshop will include:
- The bones of the spinal column
- The connective tissues of the spinal complex
- The spinal cord itself and its emergent nerve plexuses
- The layers of torso muscle that act on the spine and create movement
All students will receive the complete script of the workshop two days beforehand, and the script can be reviewed either before or after the workshop.
Saturday, December 16, 2023:
The Dark Room Presents No Diagram Anatomy – The Iliopsoas Complex
This highly detailed workshop is a complete analysis of the iliopsoas complex and surrounding pelvic tissues, including the components of the pelvic floor. In this workshop, we will use movement, touch, and conversations to not only cultivate scientific knowledge related to the spinal complex, but also initiate a higher degree of body awareness and neurological learning pertaining to our spines. Evolutionary history and the marvels of human variation will also be addressed in this workshop. No prior knowledge of human anatomy, dance, or self-audio description are required to participate, but all students will come away with deep anatomical knowledge, reduced movement anxiety, and tools to start learning how to talk about movement in a visceral way. Let’s get right down to the real nitty gritty!
Material covered in this workshop will include:
- The skeletal framework of the iliopsoas complex and pelvic floor
- The muscular components of the iliopsoas complex
- The connective tissues of iliopsoas complex and pelvic floor
- The nerves and nerve plexuses of the iliopsoas complex and pelvic floor
- Overview of the organs associated with the pelvic floor
All students will receive the complete script of the workshop two days beforehand, and the script can be reviewed either before or after the workshop.
Accessibility Notes:
- This class/workshop includes auditive guidance.
Dark Room Ballet classes and workshops are designed specifically for the educational needs of blind and visually impaired adults.
Please reach out to info@darkroomballet.com with questions about this workshop series.
