What We Do

Our Work

Silent Rhythms began adapting dance for people of all abilities so that the dance fit the person not trying to fit the person to dance. We spread our inclusive approach to dance and have taught at Boston Ballet, the Children’s Museum of Boston, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Landmark Orchestra, Horace Mann School for the Deaf, DEAF, Inc. The Learning Center of Framingham, Wheelock Family Theater and more.

 

A New Movement

As we continued our core dance program for members of the Deaf and Disability communities, we recognized the power that the arts has to empower, to include, to inspire and to educate.  Our programs are designed not only to teach people with disabilities but to also teach people without disabilities.

 

Our Programs

  • Salsa for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing – a dance class for people of all levels which is taught in American Sign Language.
  • Salsa Workshops for the DeafBlind – a groundbreaking dance class for members of the DeafBlind community and is taught using various communication methods such as American Sign Language, tactile American Sign Language, pro-tactile, and audio-descriptive instructions.
  • Salsa-ASL Workshops – yet another groundbreaking class that aims to bring members of the Deaf and Hearing communities together by first teaching a basic American Sign Language lesson followed by a basic salsa lesson.  Students get to practice both their new ASL and dance skills simultaneously.  For all levels, ages, and abilities.
  • Salsa in the Park – an annual community event held every summer by MetaMovemtns Dance in which Silent Rhythms teaches the salsa lessons in ASL for those who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind.
  • Inclusion in the Arts – we work with various museums, dance companies/studios, and theaters to support access and inclusion in the arts for people with disabilities.

Because we believe in no barriers to the arts – all our events are free, held , at accessible venues, close to public transportation, and open to people of all abilities, levels, ages, and communications.

For information of upcoming workshops, classes, socials or talks visit our Facebook Events page.