FAQ
1. What can I expect at a Sensory Friendly Dance performance?
Our performance is open to the entire Sacramento community and will employ sensory friendly design in the theater to help neurodiverse populations feel comfortable, safe, and welcomed. This means we will keep the theater lights on, lower sound levels, invite audiences to bring their own noise-cancelling headphones and fidget toys, as well as provide some upon request, and create a Quiet Zone where audiences can relax, and play! We relax traditional theater rules and allow audiences to talk, sing, dance, play and enter and exit the theater as needed. We will have Behavior Therapists and trained volunteers on hand to help everyone feel welcomed and comfortable. We provide a free Social Story to help audiences prepare for the event!
2. How long is the performance?
Sensory Friendly Dance performances are one hour. We begin our performance with an introduction to the ballet and the characters in the show. The dance performance is then about 30 minutes long. After the performance we will have a 15 minute Q&A with our artists. Audiences are welcome to exit and enter the theater as needed during the performance.
3. Who is this performance for? Is it only open to individuals with autism?
All of Sensory Friendly Dance's events are open to our entire community. It is our goal to create truly inclusive live dance experiences by inviting everyone into a welcoming theater space. Our performances are family friendly ballets, appropriate for all ages. While we employ some sensory friendly design elements into our performance experience, our events are made for the neurotypical and neurodiverse to enjoy side by side.
4. What are the COVID safety protocols at the performance?
Sensory Friendly Dance's 2022 performance will take place at the Sutter Theatre inside The Sofia, home of B Street Theatre at 2700 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA. The theatre has their own COVID safety requirements in place that we will be adhering to. Please visit their website for the most updated information.
5. I am unable to attend the performance, will you have a digital version?
YES! We are planning to offer a live stream of the performance and create a filmed version that families can enjoy at home. If you are unable to join us for our live event, be sure to catch our film! More details will be available soon.
6. I have a question not answered here, who can I contact?
Contact Sensory Friendly Dance anytime at: sensoryfriendlydance@gmail.com
Our performance is open to the entire Sacramento community and will employ sensory friendly design in the theater to help neurodiverse populations feel comfortable, safe, and welcomed. This means we will keep the theater lights on, lower sound levels, invite audiences to bring their own noise-cancelling headphones and fidget toys, as well as provide some upon request, and create a Quiet Zone where audiences can relax, and play! We relax traditional theater rules and allow audiences to talk, sing, dance, play and enter and exit the theater as needed. We will have Behavior Therapists and trained volunteers on hand to help everyone feel welcomed and comfortable. We provide a free Social Story to help audiences prepare for the event!
2. How long is the performance?
Sensory Friendly Dance performances are one hour. We begin our performance with an introduction to the ballet and the characters in the show. The dance performance is then about 30 minutes long. After the performance we will have a 15 minute Q&A with our artists. Audiences are welcome to exit and enter the theater as needed during the performance.
3. Who is this performance for? Is it only open to individuals with autism?
All of Sensory Friendly Dance's events are open to our entire community. It is our goal to create truly inclusive live dance experiences by inviting everyone into a welcoming theater space. Our performances are family friendly ballets, appropriate for all ages. While we employ some sensory friendly design elements into our performance experience, our events are made for the neurotypical and neurodiverse to enjoy side by side.
4. What are the COVID safety protocols at the performance?
Sensory Friendly Dance's 2022 performance will take place at the Sutter Theatre inside The Sofia, home of B Street Theatre at 2700 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA. The theatre has their own COVID safety requirements in place that we will be adhering to. Please visit their website for the most updated information.
5. I am unable to attend the performance, will you have a digital version?
YES! We are planning to offer a live stream of the performance and create a filmed version that families can enjoy at home. If you are unable to join us for our live event, be sure to catch our film! More details will be available soon.
6. I have a question not answered here, who can I contact?
Contact Sensory Friendly Dance anytime at: sensoryfriendlydance@gmail.com