Dance Workshop for d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

Join us this spring for three inclusive dance workshops for local d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing people who want to try out dance. Led by our dancers, supported by Swedish Sign Language interpretation, you’ll get to move, create and connect in an environment tailored to your communication needs.

For local d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing people

Join us for three inclusive dance workshops this autumn that have been specially created for local d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. Each workshop is designed so that communication barriers in the dance studio are reduced so you can just dance and have a good time. The workshop will be interpreted into Swedish Sign-Language by Linus Ingvarsson.

Each workshop begins with a gentle warm-up to prepare the body, followed by improvisation and choreography. You’ll have the chance to discover new ways of moving, share your favorite moves, and be inspired by others in a space that values Deaf Awareness.

Expect an uplifting and playful hour of dance – followed by fika! After each workshop we’ll gather over coffee and snacks, giving everyone a chance to connect, chat, and enjoy some social time together.

The workshops are supported by Europe Beyond Access, co-funded by the European Union.

Dodzi Dougban 28 March

Dodzi Dougban is a Deaf dancer and performer who grew up in Recklinghausen, Germany. He is Deaf from birth. As a professional dancer, choreographer, model, and actor, he has performed in numerous stage productions and performance projects. Influenced by these experiences, he found his artistic focus in hip-hop dance, and became five-time German champion and three-time European champion together with hearing dance
crews.

Dodzis work as a performer always bridges the Deaf and hearing worlds. As an artist, he poetically integrates elements of sign language into dance, creating a unique physical language on stage.

Price

Taking part in the workshop is free, coffee and snacks included.

Signing-Up

Sign up for the workshop by email to dialog@skanesdansteater.se. Include your name and the workshop date you are signing up for.

You can sign up for as many workshops as you wish.

If you need to cancel, please contact us so that we can offer the space to someone on our waiting list. Contact us by email dialog@skanesdansteater.se or text to 0703-44 58 11.

Practical information

The dancers leading the workshop will be hearing.

You do not need any previous dance experience to participate in this workshop.

The workshop lasts 60 minutes.

The maximum number of participants in this workshop is 15 people.

The workshop is usually held in English supported by Swedish Sign Language, but our dancers show with their bodies the whole time so it is easy to follow.

Our dance workshops are accessible to everyone, with and without disabilities.

Dress in clothes that feel comfortable to move in. We usually dance in barefoot or in socks.