The Sticky Dance by Second Hand Dance
About Us
Welcome to The Sticky Dance, a lively, interactive dance experience perfect for family audiences and children aged 3-7, including those who are autistic or neurodivergent. Join three playful dancers as they move through the audience, creating a web of sticky tape in a vibrant, tactile performance installation.
This unique dance invites children and their families to tape, stick, groove, or simply watch and listen. In this relaxed environment, everyone chooses their level of engagement, exploring at their own pace in a welcoming, sensory-friendly space.
What to Expect
Interactive Dance Experience: Explore freely as the dancers guide a colourful, hands-on journey with sticky tape.
Flexible Participation: Move about, dance, touch, or watch. The performers are there to join in or play alongside you.
Inclusive Environment: No bright lights or flashing, and a soft soundscape with vibrations for an immersive experience.
Come and Go Flexibility: The performance space is open for 60 minutes, with re-entry allowed as space permits.
Performance Times
10:00am – 12:00pm
2:00pm – 3:00pm
3:15pm – 4:15pm
The first 2 entry times have a lower capacity, for children who might prefer a gentler start.
For the performance slot 10am – 12pm – suitable for children aged 3 – 5yrs with parent/carer. The Sticky Dance is open for 2 hours. We recommend 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.
For the performance slots 2pm and 3.15pm – suitable for autistic/neurodivergent children aged 3 – 7yrs with parent/carer. The Sticky Dance is open for 60 minutes for each performance, although you can choose to enter and leave the space when you choose.
Latecomers and re-entry welcome; however, you may be asked to wait if space is full. Babies in arms are permitted.
Access Notes
-Children and families can interact freely with the performers and the environment.
-There are no words as part of the performance, but the company may give some instructions or say hello.
-Sound is gentle, with some speakers built into the set that vibrate to the music.
-The environment is designed to welcome different sensory needs, offering floor cushions and chairs to ensure comfort.
-A visual story will be available to help children and families prepare for the experience.
-Please come prepared for everyone to take off their shoes to enter the performance space.
-There will be a chill out space set up in an alternative area to the performance.
-If you have not been to our building before, you can take a virtual tour here
About Second Hand Dance
Founded in 2013, Second Hand Dance creates joyful and accessible performances for children and adults. Rosie Heafford and Claire Summerfield, both disabled and non-disabled co-directors of the company, produce award-winning works that have captivated audiences internationally. They design their work to engage and welcome all, with a focus on inclusivity and co-creation.
Southbank Centre and The Place, and South East Dance co-commissioned this production. With support from Stanley Arts and using public funding by Arts Council England.
Come be a part of The Sticky Dance and join the fun in a space that turns the rules upside down!
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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £8.00 per ticket |
| Child | £8.00 per ticket |
Westover Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH1 2BU
Call direct on:
Tel01202203630
Opening Times
| Season (15 Feb 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
