THE curtains have gone up on the first of a year-long programme of some of the most exciting and innovative dance created and performed by deaf and disabled artists at London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre.
Presenting work by both established and emerging inclusive dance companies, =dance also includes a programme of workshops, discussions and professional development opportunities alongside each performance.
It is biggest ever presentation of inclusive dance programmed by Sadler’s Wells.
Alistair Spalding, artistic director and chief executive of Sadler’s Wells, said: “Sadler’s Wells has a history dating back to Lilian Baylis herself, of making dance as accessible as possible.
“Aside from the capabilities of our current building, the theatre has long challenged perceptions around who can and should dance through the extensive work of our Creative Learning programme.
“However, this new series marks a significant development in our focus on inclusive dance. The level of quality and innovation that is currently produced by deaf and disabled artists deserves a proper platform and focus, so it is absolutely right that we are providing it, and I’m delighted to be doing so.”
Stopgap Dance Company
Artificial Things
Tuesday 13 & Wednesday 14 May
Performances at 7.45pm
Tickets: £12 (£6 conc)
Workshop on Wednesday 14 May from 11am – 5.45pm; Tickets: £20; suitable for professional dancers and teachers
DMD+
Hear! Hear!
Sunday 28 September
Performance at 5pm
Tickets: £12 (£6 conc)
BSL interpreted post show talk
Workshop on Sunday 28 September from 2pm – 3.30pm; Tickets £4; suitable for young deaf people aged 12 – 25
Candoco Dance Company
Curious Encos
Sunday 16 November
Performance at 3pm
Tickets: £6
Workshop on Sunday 16 November from 4.30pm – 6pm; Tickets £10 (including ticket for the performance); suitable for disabled and non-disabled dancers aged 13+
BSL Interpreted
Candoco Dance Company
Close Encounters
Monday 17 November
Performance at 7pm
Tickets: £12 (£6 conc)
Free pre-show dress rehearsal and discussion for ticket holders
BSL Interpreted
=dance Statement Pieces
Thursday 11 December
Performance at 7.45pm
Tickets: £12 (£6 conc)
Free BSL interpreted post-show discussion for ticket holders
Magpie Dance
Flying High
Friday 16 January 2015
Performance at 7.15pm
Tickets: £12 (£6 conc)
Workshop on Friday 16 January from 3.45pm – 5.45pm; tickets £4 suitable for aspiring dancers with learning disabilities aged 18 – 30
Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells
Ticket Office 0844 412 4300 or www.sadlerswells.com
Minicom number: 020 7863 8015
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