Three dancers’ shimmy through the audience weaving a tapestry of sticky tape in this tactile dance performance for young children. They invite you to tape, stick and groove, to see and feel sound or to be still, watch and listen. Audiences are encouraged to explore freely, choosing how they engage, and turning the rules upside down.

The Sticky Dance is an interactive, engaging and colourful performance installation for autistic/neurodivergent children and their families.

The Sticky Dance is open for 2 hours for each performance. It is recommended you spend approximately 45 minutes in the space, although you can choose to stay for longer or less. Please book one of the entrance slots available every 15 minutes. The first 2 slots have a lower capacity, for children who might prefer a gentler start.

Entry to the performance are:

10am – x10 (for audiences that would prefer a more gentle performance)
10.15am – x10 (for audiences that would prefer a more gentle performance)
10.30am – x5
10.40am – x5
11.00am – x10
11.15am – x5

2pm – 2.50pm – Sensory adapted performance for neurodivergent audiences
3:15pm – 4:05pm – Sensory adapted performance for neurodivergent audiences

The 2pm and 3:15pm performances are adapted for neurodivergent and disabled children aged 3-7 years, with or without diagnosis. The capacity for sensory adapted performances is 8 children with up to 10 adult parent/carers

Late comers and re-entry is permitted, however if the space is already full, we may ask you to wait.

The age guidance: 3-7 years with parent/carer.

Notes on Access

• Children and families choose how they interact with the performers and the space.
• There are no words as part of the performance, but the company may give some instructions or say hello
• A visual story to help your family prepare for the experience will be available to view/download
• The Sticky Dance does not use bright or flashing lights although it does incorporate a soundscape through speakers embedded in the set.
• Some of the structures in the set incorporate technology which translates the music into vibration.
• There is seating in the space including floor cushions and chairs.
• The performance installation is interactive, but you can participate in anyway you feel comfortable; watching, listening, touching, dancing or moving about. You can find your own way to be; and the performers are there to join you, or play alongside you

 

Co-created by Rosie Heafford and Takeshi Matsumoto

For family audiences and autistic/neurodivergent children aged 3-7 years old

Co-commissioned by Southbank Centre and The Place, and South East Dance

£6.50