In the spirit of making contemporary dance performances accessible for families and people with sensory sensitivities, Adaptations Dance Theater will share a short collection of original dance works in a casual, outdoor setting at the beautiful Imua Discovery Garden. 

Flamingos, Starlings, & ‘O'opu consists of three, short dance vignettes that explore the beauty and diversity of the natural world through movement and storytelling. Audience members will enjoy captivating contemporary dance performance and interactive talk-backs, providing attendees the opportunity to connect with the dancers, learn about the inspiration behind the dance pieces, and practice short movement phrases like the ones they see on stage.

The casual nature of this performance allows attendees to engage at a level that suits them; unlike a traditional theater show, no additional lighting will be used, and the music for each piece will be played at a softer level. Seating is general admission on the lawn facing the stage area and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs to enjoy the show from the distance they desire.

Flamingos, Starlings, & ‘O'opu will run approximately 45 minutes in total, with a short verbal introduction before each piece to provide context for what the audience is about to see; short descriptions about each piece can be read on the performance website, along with images of the seating and stage areas.

Ticket prices range on a sliding scale from $5 - $25 per family; attendees are encouraged to select the ticket type that best matches their ability to pay, even if it does not match the number of people in their party. Those who would like to add a donation to support the nonprofit dance company's work may do so at checkout. Online advanced sales will end at 1:00 pm on February 25; tickets can be purchased on the day of the event by cash upon arrival.

Full show details, including the Flamingos, Starlings & O'opu soundtrack and links to dancer bios can be found at our.show/sensory-friendly-adt.