Tactile Modeling

A body movement teaching technique where a blind or low vision student explores and inspects a demonstrator's body position through touch, allowing them to understand poses, movements, and form that would typically be learned through visual observation. Unlike physical guidance (where the instructor moves the student's body), tactile modeling gives the learner agency to explore independently. However, the technique raises considerations around personal space, consent, and comfort — not all students or instructors are comfortable with the physical proximity required, and preferences vary from person to person.