A Dance for Us

About

Please note that the show has gentle references to pre and postpartum experiences.
This work was developed in collaboration with babies and their carers.

A new dance and cello performance for babies 0 - 12 months and their carers by Katie Dale-Everett Dance. A Dance for Us is a restorative, immersive experience where carer and baby can be soothed and inspired, celebrating the unique relationship forged in the first year of life. Experience the magic of live cello alongside playful movement and come together with others who have had similar recent shared experiences. Prior to the performance, there will be the option to take part in a short restorative movement session as a way to arrive in the space, connect with your babies and also perform movements that we often do in isolation at home with others experiencing similar things to them.

Engaging, moving, welcoming, sweet, tender, caring. I was moved to tears in the collective slow dance. It touched me deeply.
He is only 10 weeks old so I didn't expect him to focus on what was happening but I was surprised by how engaged he seemed.
I feel lighter than I did coming in here today
You held the space so safely and this was clear in the pre-communication. You understand that you dont always need to give them something to do. You noticed that the baby wanted to see the lights and you didnt take it away but offered it gently and so many mothers felt safe to feed their child.