DanceEast presents The Sticky Dance by Second Hand Dance

For family audiences and children aged 3-5 years old (siblings welcome, you can bring the whole family!)

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, turn the rules upside down and create their own experience. 

The Sticky Dance is an interactive, engaging and colourful performance installation for children and their families.   

The Sticky Dance is open for 2 hours for each performance, with entrance slots available to book every 15 minutes. We recommend you spend approximately 45 – 60 minutes in the space, although you can choose to stay for longer or shorter. The first 2 slots have a lower capacity, for children who might prefer a gentler start.  

Co-created by Rosie Heafford and Takeshi Matsumoto 

Co-commissioned by The Southbank Centre and The Place, and South East Dance 

Performance Times  

10am – 12pm  

2pm – 4pm  

Late comers and re-entry is permitted, however if the space is already full, we may ask you to wait. The age guidance: 3-5 years with parent/carer.  

Free Entry, booking encouraged to guarantee your timeslot. Book your place here.

If we are not fully booked, drop-in entry will be permitted - you just might have to wait a few minutes until the next available entry point.

Notes on Access 

The Sticky Dance offers a welcoming, inclusive space for young children to interact with dance in their own unique way.  

• The Sticky Dance is an interactive performance.  Children and families are welcome to explore through moving, watching, listening, dancing and making noise.  

• A visual story is available to help your family prepare for the experience: Visual Story 

• There are no words as part of the performance, but the company may give some instructions or say hello 

• Handheld moving lights are used as part of the performance. The Sticky Dance does not use bright or flashing lights.  

• There are 4 speaker boxes in the space that incorporate vibration technology. You can feel the music by touching them.   

• There are floor cushions and chairs in the space for you to sit or lie down.   

• Audiences are welcome to leave and return to the space as needed. A quiet area will be provided for attendees who may need a moment away from the performance environment.