Find what you're looking for on our main website and on Offstage.

SUGGESTED SEARCHES

Programmes - March On 2023

Esplanade Presents

Dance

We Touch, We Play, We Dance

Second Hand Dance (UK)

16 – 19 Mar 2023

View dates and time

50mins

(Intermission: None)

Esplanade Theatre Studio

This event is over.

Photo Credit: Zoe Manders
Photo Credit: Zoe Manders
Photo Credit: Zoe Manders
Photo Credit: Zoe Manders
Photo Credit: Zoe Manders
not cache
Synopsis Artist Information Date & Time Tickets & Prices
Synopsis

The four dancers in We Touch, We Play, We Dance  weave around the space, inviting babies and children to join them in a warm-hearted and playful performance.  

 

With music mixed live by a DJ, the dancers respond to the children, guiding them through a series of exchanges and encounters, with high fives, hugs, and dancing.   

 

Created by Second Hand Dance, We Touch, We Play, We Dance is a mesmerising, engaging and fun performance for children under 3.

 

It’s a show filled with surprises and joys where you and your child can listen and watch or let loose and join in. Either way, you'll have a wonderful time. 

 

Production credits
Rosie Heafford - Concept & Artistic Direction
Keir Patrick - Deputy Director
Mariana Camiloti - Dancer
Marc Stevenson - Dancer
Paolo Pisarra - Dancer
Alice Shepperson - Dancer
Froud - Sound Designer and Technical Manager
Ben Pacey - Costume, Set & Lighting Designer
Katherine Morley - Dramaturg

 

Claire Summerfield - Executive Producer
Hazel Singleton - Producer

 

Thanks to Takeshi Matsumoto, Amarnah Amulundun & Michael Sherin who devised and performed the show in 2019, and to Helena Webb who was part of the Research & Development.

 

We Touch, We Play, We Dance was commissioned by The Place, Pavilion Dance South West and supported by The Egg, Gulbenkian, Bath Spa University and using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. 

 

Research and development of Touch was supported by Polka Theatre, developed through the Hopper Early Years scheme with the support of Take Art, Surrey Arts, China Plate, Arts Partnership Surrey, and Paul Hamlyn Foundation.

 

 

“Engaging and incredibly valuable children’s dance performance. It was such a beautiful way for the youngest ones to experience art, diversity of humans and communication.” –Audience Member

 

“I loved being able to watch a piece of dance, enjoy it and see my children learn to love it too. I hope this is the start of us being able to enjoy dance together more often. I have said in my blogs in the past that I have found it hard to engage with arts activities like I used to but after this performance I feel like I have found something that has been missing from my life for a while and it is lovely to have it back.” –Greatest Showmum


Advisory:

Special Instructions: 

10.30am: For infants up to 18 months old and those who prefer a gentler show.

 

4.30pm: For children 1 – 3 years old.

 

Morning performances are more gentle and for babies or children who might prefer that.

 

Afternoon performances are for those who might want to join in more energetically.

 

Both morning and afternoon performances are very safe and equally engaging.

 

This is an interactive performance about dance, play and touch. During the performance, the performers will invite you to high-five, hug and even dance with them!

 

Audiences will be seated on floor cushions or benches.

 

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are required for each attendee, including infants-in-arm.

 

We recommend that each child be accompanied by no more than two adults to allow as many children as possible to enjoy the performance.

 

We regret that there will be strictly no admission for latecomers as the performance requires an intimate setting to be maintained throughout.

Recommended Age: 0 – 3 years old
Things to Note:
Accessibility: We provide services and facilities for patrons with access needs. Concessions for persons with disabilities (PWDs) are available for selected shows. Read our accessibility guide.
Ticketing: Prices exclude ticketing agent’s booking fees. Entry to performance venues is granted to patrons with tickets that have been purchased through authorised ticket agents only. Read about ticketing or check our FAQs.
For information about late seating, photography and more, please read our general advisory.
With the growing threat of online phishing scams, please remain vigilant. Use official ticketing channels such as Esplanade.com or Sistic.com.sg and check that you are on legitimate websites before logging in to book tickets.
Artist Information

Second Hand Dance

Instagram | Facebook | X

Second Hand Dance produce joyful, inspirational performances and digital dance films for children and adults. We collaborate with dancers, film makers, animators, musicians and our audiences in a co-creation process that places the audience experience at its centre.  

 

Based in England, our work has a growing international profile as well as local and regional impact. We have toured the globe from the UK to Europe, China, Canada, the USA and Japan. Last year our double bill Grass Films were seen by nearly 6500 people, and so far in 2022 we have performed We Touch, We Play, We Dance over 60 times at 18 venues across the world. 

 

Established in 2013, we are a disabled-led dance company driven with care by Artistic Director Rosie Heafford and Executive Producer Claire Summerfield. 

Date & Time

16 Mar 2023, Thu

4.30pm

Esplanade Theatre Studio

17 Mar 2023, Fri

10.30am

Esplanade Theatre Studio

4.30pm

Esplanade Theatre Studio

18 Mar 2023, Sat

10.30am

Esplanade Theatre Studio

4.30pm

Esplanade Theatre Studio

19 Mar 2023, Sun

10.30am

Esplanade Theatre Studio

4.30pm

Esplanade Theatre Studio
Tickets & Prices
Standard
Price $25

Esplanade&Me Early Bird Specials (17-19 Jan)

 

PIP's Club : 20% savings (Min. 2 tickets, limited)

Esplanade&Me Specials (From 20 Jan)

 

PIP's Club : 10% savings (Min. 2 tickets, limited)

PIP's Club : 15% savings (Package of 4, limited)

ESPLANADE&ME

Become a member

Three membership cards depicting each membership tier, Discover, White and Black.

Great arts experiences begin with Esplanade&Me. Join this membership to enjoy ticket specials on shows at Esplanade, early bird specials, promotions at Esplanade Mall, unlimited access to Offstage and more.

Never miss a show again. Get on our mailing list.