{"id":9556,"date":"2026-09-28T13:06:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T05:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ambsingapore.esteri.it\/?p=9556"},"modified":"2026-09-28T13:10:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T05:10:03","slug":"blindly-dancing-comes-to-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ambsingapore.esteri.it\/en\/news\/dall_ambasciata\/2026\/09\/blindly-dancing-comes-to-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Blindly Dancing Comes to Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The internationally acclaimed inclusion project \u201cBlindly Dancing\u201d will make its first public presentation in Singapore on Sunday, 4 October 2026. Presented in partnership with SBS Transit and GESS \u2013 International School, the initiative uses the transformative power of dance to promote accessibility, empathy and social inclusion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The event will take place from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Tampines Wellness Village, 15 Tampines Central 1, Singapore 529544.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">About the Initiative<\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Created and led by Elena Travaini, a blind world champion dancer and Caribbean dance instructor, Blindly Dancing offers an immersive experience that goes beyond visual perception. During the workshop, participants will be blindfolded while learning the fundamentals of bachata, shifting their focus to rhythm, mutual trust and sensory awareness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Designed to foster interpersonal connection and cultural exchange, the workshop is open to everyone, including complete beginners.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Featured Instructors &amp; Guests<\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Elena Travaini &amp; Graziano Zaniboni<\/strong><br \/>\nThe couple perform and teach dance while blindfolded. Graziano Zaniboni, a professional Caribbean dance teacher and trainer, will assist Elena during the workshop.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Roberto Lachin<\/strong><br \/>\nA visually impaired Paralympic judo athlete and creator and host of MottoPodcast, Roberto Lachin will support Elena during the workshop and conduct interviews on-site.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Event Information &amp; Registration<\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Sunday, 4 October 2026 | 3:00 PM\u20135:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong> Tampines Wellness Village, 15 Tampines Central 1, Singapore 529544<br \/>\n<strong>Admission:<\/strong> Open to the public; advance registration is required due to venue capacity.<br \/>\n<strong>Requirements:<\/strong> No prior dance experience is required. Participants are kindly requested to bring their own eye mask or blindfold.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Registration:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.sg\/e\/blindly-dancing-tickets-1999078501612?keep_tld=true\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.sg\/e\/blindly-dancing-tickets-1999078501612?keep_tld=true<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Embassy of Italy in Singapore invites the local and international communities to take part in this experience, exploring dance as a means of connection, inclusion and shared participation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The internationally acclaimed inclusion project \u201cBlindly Dancing\u201d will make its first public presentation in Singapore on Sunday, 4 October 2026. Presented in partnership with SBS Transit and GESS \u2013 International School, the initiative uses the transformative power of dance to promote accessibility, empathy and social inclusion. 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