A parson spinning around with hundreds of pieces of colourful sticky tape hanging from their head

27 Apr 2025

The Sticky Dance

Second Hand Dance

An interactive, engaging and colourful performance installation for children aged 3–5 and their families.

Event Details
Date 27 Apr 2025
Times 11am
Location The Beacon – Wibsey Park
Ages 3–5
Access
  • Relaxed environment
  • Quiet space available
  • Seating available

Children aged 3–5 will love exploring this tactile dance performance made especially for them.

Three dancers shimmy through the audience, weaving a tapestry of sticky tape. We’re invited to tape, stick and groove, to see and feel sound – or just to be still, watch and listen. Explore the space however you like!

Please note: This performance of The Sticky Dance is open for two hours, with timed entry slots available every 15 minutes. We recommend you spend around 45–60 minutes in the show, although you can choose to stay for longer or for less time.

To book tickets for performances of The Sticky Dance designed specifically for autistic/neurodivergent children aged 3–7, please visit the page below.

Visual story

Second Hand Dance have provided a handy visual story to let you know what to expect when attending The Sticky Dance. Download it using the link below.

About the artists

Second Hand Dance produce joyful, inspirational performances and digital dance films for children and adults, collaborating with dancers, filmmakers, animators, musicians and audiences in a co-creation process. Established in 2013, Second Hand Dance has an adaptive leadership model, and is run by disabled and non-disabled Co-Directors Rosie Heafford and Claire Summerfield.

Visit The Beacon in Wibsey Park

The Beacon is a custom-made touring venue for Bradford 2025.

From Thursday 3 April to Monday 5 May 2025, The Beacon will be in Wibsey Park.

Plan your visit below, or get in touch with us on [email protected] for more information.

Wibsey Park
Enter via Reevy Avenue
Bradford
BD6 3EQ

Credits
Commissioned by Southbank Centre, The Place and South East Dance.

Image © Foteini Christofilopoulou

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