EVENTS
UPCOMING
DANCE FOR ALL SHARING – Wednesday 11:30am, November 26th 2025
Join us for a special celebration as participants of the Dance for All project share their experience and explorations over the past few months.
Dance for All Sharing Event
DATE: Wednesday, 26th November at 11:30 a.m
VENUE: Fighting Blindness Hall, 21 Hill Street, Dublin 1, D01 P7V0
Dance for All is a collaborative project by Fighting Blindness and Dance Artist, Laura Sarah Dowdall, funded through the Create Ireland – Artist in the Community programme. The project brings together people who are visually impaired to explore dance as a form of creative expression, confidence-building, and connection.
Through movement, sound, and shared exploration, participants have discovered new ways to express themselves, communicate, and experience the joy of dance in an inclusive and supportive environment.
At this special Sharing Event, we’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a showcase of the participants’ work, followed by tea, coffee, and a light lunch — a chance to connect, reflect, and celebrate this inspiring journey together.
Please RSVP by Friday, 21st November to confirm your attendance.
To learn more about the Inclusive Dance for All project visit: https://runningblind.ie/ABOUT/
Learn more about Laura’s dance work and community projects here!
We look forward to welcoming you to this joyful and uplifting occasion.
This project is supported by Create Artist in the Community Project Realisation Award.
2025 WORKSHOP DATES:
Excited to be offering a new series of *Dance for All* workshops in collaboration with @fightingblindness this September 2025!
Join us this Wednesday for an Intro session online at 10:30am, with weekly workshops beginning September 10th!
This is an inclusive all-ability creative dance programme open to people with all levels of vision-loss.
Free to participate. This collaboration is supported by the Artist in the Community Project Realization Award.
No dance experience required — just a willingness to move, connect, and explore creativity in a supportive and accessible space.
Key Dates-
Introductory Online Session:
Wednesday, 20th August 2025
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Zoom)
In-Person Weekly Workshops Begin:
Wednesday, 3rd September 2025
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Fighting Blindness, 21 Hill Street, Dublin 1
Led by renowned dance artist Laura Sarah Dowdall, the sessions explore contemporary dance, improvisation, choreographic composition, and touch-based communication techniques that enhance accessibility for people living with vision loss.
Simply email to join: insight@fightingblindness.ie
Please help us share and spread the word!!
Learn more: www.runningblind.ie/about
This project is supported by Create Artist in the Community Project Realisation Award.
PAST EVENTS–
DANCE FOR ALL WORKSHOPS: WINTER 2024
Dates: Fridays 11-1pm, Starting Sept 27th – November 29th
Dance for All, the initiative that brings people of all ages and abilities together through the joy of dance. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a beginner, our sessions offer a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment for everyone.
Why Dance for All?
Social: Meet new friends and enjoy the shared experience of dance.
Inclusive: Open to all ages and abilities.
Healthy: Great for staying active and boosting mental well-being.
Led by the incredible dance artist Laura Sarah Dowdall, founder of the Running Blind Dance project, these workshops will explore contemporary dance, improvisation, choreographic composition, and social-haptic communication techniques.
When: Start date: Friday 27th of September at 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for 10 consecutive weeks
Where: National League of the Blind, 21 Hill St, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 W1C5
Cost: Free (Donations are welcome and appreciated!)
Ready to dance with us? Contact us at 01 674 6496 or email insight@fightingblindness.ie to get involved.
See more on the Fighting Blindness Website here!
DANCE FOR ALL with Members of Fighting Blindness
Online introduction: March 13th (replay available if you missed this email insight@fightingblindness.ie)
Dance workshops in Trinity College Dublin: 11am – 1pm on May 8th, 15th, 22nd
Get ready for an exhilarating series of creative dance workshops where we’re breaking barriers and embracing inclusivity.
With exploratory sessions in March and dance workshops running in May and June, we’re diving deep into the world of dance accessibility, specifically for those living with vision loss.
Led by the incredible dance artist Laura Sarah Dowdall, founder of the Running Blind Dance project, these workshops will explore contemporary dance, improvisation, choreographic composition, and social-haptic communication techniques.
This collaborative project is your chance to dance, create, and perform alongside a diverse community. But hurry, spots are limited! Register your interest by contacting Fighting Blindness today.
Session 1: March 13th, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Online via Zoom)
Sessions 2/3/4: May 8th, 15th, and 22nd (11-1pm)
Please note you may bring a friend/ family members to accompany you and take part in the workshops- they also must be able to attend all the workshops.
For Information and to register –
Contact Fighting Blindness: phone 01 674 6496 or email insight@fightingblindness.ie
Link to more information on the Fighting Blindness website: https://www.fightingblindness.ie/news/creative-dance-workshops/
2021 Workshops:
Online classes for People with Vision-Loss:
In collaboration with Vision Sports Ireland-
Monday 10 am: Yoga + Somatic Movement
Saturday 10 am: Dance for Wellbeing – All ages, Families & Individuals welcome
To register contact Vision Sports Ireland – padraig.visionsports@ncbi.ie
20th June 2018
2019 Workshop Dates at Dance Theatre of Ireland
Starts March 27th, 5-week term with gap week for Easter (April 17th)
DANCE FOR ALL is a fun, social way to improve balance, coordination, physical health & mental wellbeing!
Workshops invite people of all ages, abilities, all levels of vision & hearing to dance!
The workshop includes warm up, chair yoga, breathing practices to calm the body and mind, dance exercises, creative movement, improvisation to music, partner-work and dance theatre games.
Workshops are 90-minutes long each week.
2018 Workshops: Stillorgan + Dun Laoghaire
Dance for All: Wednesdays 1:15- 2:45 pm, from October 17th!
Location- Dance Theatre of Ireland, Dun Laoghaire
Dates: October 17, 24th (break week for Halloween), November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5th, 12th
Public Community Sharing + Conversation about Inclusive Dance
Date: December 12th 1:30pm
Venue: Dance Theatre of Ireland
RHYTHM CLUB-
Inclusive Integrated All Ability Community Dance Workshop
Saturdays 2:30- 3:45 pm
Location- Patrician Villas, Stillorgan
Dates: September 29th, October 27th, November 24th, December 15th, January 27th
2017 Workshops at RUA RED
Running Blind- Accessible Dance Workshops @ RUA RED, Tallaght
Workshops held from May-June and Creative Labs in July and August.
Accessible Dance Performances were performed in the RUA RED Performance Space in August 2017, invited the audience to an interactive performance experience.
Video here from Laura’s Residency while Dancer in Residence at RUA RED in 2017-