Links & Bridges

dance share —  discussions —  cross arts play – connect

Join us from 12pm — 5.15pm on Saturday 15 November for a day of dance, discussions and cross arts play in a relaxed inclusive environment. This is an opportunity to unwind, explore and share, and to make new connections in an informal and playful atmosphere.

For Links & Bridges, our 5th Moving Together event, Undercurrent director, Kate Wilson will be joined by special guest Lianne Quigley (Dublin theatre of the Deaf). Continuing explorations in extended verbal & non-verbal pathways for diverse practitioners this uniquely inclusive dance event explores connections between Irish Sign Language, gesture, visual vernacular and dance, building shared languages between hearing and deaf participants in a creative movement setting. The event includes ISL interpretation throughout the day.

Along with participatory workshops and group discussions there will be opportunities for reflective writing, drawing and making throughout the day. At the close of the day, we will have a premiere screening of short documentary ‘Creating- From Here, A Bridge’.

Moving Together is a space for making creative connections and for taking time to explore and reflect.

• The theatre at the Dock is a wheelchair-accessible space.
• There is an accessible toilet in the building. It is located to the left of the stairs in the foyer.
• The theatre space is a large well-ventilated space.
• If you have access requirements or dietary restrictions, please let us know when booking or contact us at thedockartscentre@gmail.com.

The day is structured so that you can follow your own needs with joining in and taking time out. There are spaces for resting, a quiet room and breaks with refreshments including a light lunch. The programme will be flexible and adaptable to the needs of participants.

This is a free event, but booking is required. For further information, please contact Kate at undercurrentperformance@gmail.com.

Undercurrent was founded in 2016 and is dedicated to research and performance that explores experiences of mobility with diverse practitioners. Work is widely supported by Arts Council Ireland as well as local funding bodies and continues to challenge audience perceptions through innovative theatre and gallery-based performances.