27 Apr 2025
The Sticky Dance for Sensory Groovers
Second Hand Dance
An interactive performance installation for autistic/neurodivergent children aged 3–7.
Under-16s free ↓
- Relaxed environment
- Quiet space available
- Seating available
This tactile dance performance is made especially for autistic/neurodivergent children aged 3–7.
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 designed for autistic/neurodivergent children aged 3–7. The performance is open for 60 minutes, but you can enter and leave whenever you like.
For other performances of The Sticky Dance, 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 for Sensory Groovers. 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.
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