DANCE IN THE DARK
A dance and music show with fun interaction for ages 3-6 & grown-ups - in development Autumn 2023
Dance in the Dark is a captivating dance and music show with fun interaction for ages 3-6 & their grown-ups. Come in your favourite PJs for a slumber party in a giant sleepover den and a night-time adventure into a playful world of imagination.
As darkness descends, lets giggle as we get ready for bed, play in the spooky shadows, listen to night-time sounds, and feel the blustery wind and drizzly rain on our faces in the storm. We’ll meet friendly nocturnal creatures… some slithering slugs, most magical moths, and fantastical fireflies. Discover the magic of the dark as we whirl and twirl, catch a shooting star and learn how to be brave at bedtime.
Brand new show, Dance in the Dark, from Sonrisa Arts is a dreamy multi-sensory feast, co-created with children and families. This inclusive and humorous show features contemporary dance, live music, immersive sound, scents, and audience interaction.
“utterly rapturous” – audience member
“a really lovely show which enthralled the young and not so young audience”
– promoter, Live & Local
Research & Development
Trailer for promoters
A mini-documentary of the Research & Development
co-creation process for 'Dance in the Dark' between professional artists, young children & families
Dance in the Dark: Creative Team
Director: Kath Kimber-McTiffen
Composer: Anthony Kimber-McTiffen
Set, Costume & Props: Kirsty Harris
Lighting: Arnim Freiss
Sound Design: Iain Armstrong
Dramaturg: Lou Cope
Publicity Design: Hannah Broadway
Film Maker/photography: InfuseDANCE
Performers on Tour:
Katie Albon
Ayesha Fazal
Anthony Kimber-McTiffen
Performers, Research & Development:
Selene Travaglia, Ayesha Fazal, Anthony Kimber-McTiffen
Produced by
Jo Valentine & Kath Kimber-McTiffen
Dance in the Dark has been funded by Arts Council England, Leamington Town Council, Heart of England Community Foundation, The Higgs Trust and Warwick District Council.
We are also being supported by Midlands Arts Centre, The Mill Banbury,The Albany Theatre, Coventry, Warwick Arts Centre and Motionhouse
And with community partners, Barnados Warwick District Children and Family Centres, Nuneaton and North Warwickshire Children and Family Centres, Bedworth Children and Family Centre and Edgewick Primary School, Coventry.