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FREE online dancing classes for people with sight loss from a South Asian background are being set up. Dance Dosti is a new website containing over 100 dance sessions in English, Bengali, Gujarati and Hindi.
All sessions are delivered by South Asian dancers, with a choice of seated and standing dance, and video and audio formats for different abilities.
Rashmi Becker, founder of Step Change Studios, said: “Since the pandemic, people from a South Asian background, and disabled people, have reported greater isolation and inactivity.
“As an inclusive dance provider, we know the positive difference dance makes to our quality of life, irrespective of age or ability. It benefits both body and mind.
“Our free digital programme is designed as short sessions that can be fitted in to daily life.
“We want to support people to enjoy learning to dance, to be active at home, and to transition to creative and physical activity outside the home,” added Rashmi, who was recognised with an MBE for services to disabled people in the
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Olivia Curno, chief executive of the Vision Foundation, said: “We couldn’t be more excited about funding this project.” ■
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