Early Years: Performance entrance slots are every 15 minutes, recommended time in the space is 45-60 minutes.
Neurodivergent: Performances are 60 minutes
An interactive performance for children and their families
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 children and their families.
The Sticky Dance is co-created by Rosie Heafford & Takeshi Matsumoto, with designs by Alison Brown (Scottish Dance Theatre, Barrowland Ballet), lighting design by James Ball and a soundscape by Dinah Mullen (Rachel Mars Forge, Kate Cross/Tim Bell Squirrel).
Photos: Zoe Manders
The Sticky Dance is open for 2 hours for each performance. We recommend you spend approximately 45 minutes in the space, although you can choose to stay for longer or less. Entrance slots are available every 15 minutes. The first 2 slots have a lower capacity, for children who might prefer a gentler start.
A visual story is available to help your family prepare for the experience: Visual Story
These performances of The Sticky Dance have a smaller capacity and are intended for neurodivergent audiences aged 3-7 years. The Sticky Dance is open for 60 minutes for each performance, although you can enter and leave the space when you choose.
A visual story is available to help your family prepare for the experience: Visual Story
Notes on Access
This performance is available for specialist schools for disabled and neurodivergent children. For more information, email emily@secondhanddance.co.uk
Concept & Artistic Direction: Rosie Heafford & Takeshi Matsumoto
Performers: Andrei Nistor, Chloe Mead, Paolo Pisarra
Swing: Lesley Howard
Set & Costume Design: Alison Brown
Sound Design: Dinah Mullen
Lighting Design & Production Management: James Ball
Production Advisor: Froud
Company Tour Manager: Keir Patrick
Technical Stage Manager: Niamh Percy/Joshua Lucas
Dramaturg: Neve Harrington
Audience Ambassadors: Chris Fonseca, Katherine Smith, Kimberley Harvey, Laura Dajao, Rachna Joshi
Co-commissioned by The Southbank Centre and The Place, and South East Dance, with support from Stanley Arts and using public funding by Arts Council England.
Thank you to Selhurst Nursery School, Addington Valley Academy, Crosfield Nursery School, Coin Street Children's Centre, and Cherry Garden School for supporting our creation process.