Second Hand Dance presents The Sticky Dance - for Libraries

Second Hand Dance presents The Sticky Dance

Co-created by Rosie Heafford and Takeshi Matsumoto.

Two dancers' shimmy through the audience weaving a tapestry of sticky tape in this tactile dance performance for young children. They invite you to tape, stick and groove, to see and feel sound or to be still, watch and listen. Audiences are encouraged to explore freely, turn the rules upside down and create their own experience.

“The best children’s performance I’ve ever seen- incredibly engaging and fun”

Audience member, Balham Library June 2025

The Sticky Dance is an interactive, engaging and colourful performance installation for children and their families. We offer a welcoming, inclusive space where children and families are welcome to explore through moving, watching, listening, dancing and making noise.

A visual story is available to download by following this LINK.

Co-commissioned by The Southbank Centre and The Place, and South East Dance. Library version co-commissioned by Wandsworth Arts Festival and Arts Partnership Surrey.

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Key information:

• Booking is essential, so be quick to avoid disappointment.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult, who is expected to stay with them during the performance.
• Please book ONE ticket per FAMILY attending (you will be asked to confirm the size of your party in your booking).
• Please arrive 10 minutes early to get booked in.
• Late comers and re-entry is permitted, however if the space is already full, we may ask you to wait.
• Audiences are welcome to leave and return to the space as needed. A quiet area will be provided for those who may need a moment away from the performance environment.
• The age guidance: 3-5 years with parent/carer. Babes in arms are welcome.

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For more information about Second Hand Dance please click here.

Please note that this performance will be facilitated in a way to be inclusive of everyone, including any audience members that may require additional support. If you have any additional needs or require any special assistance, please let us know prior to the event by contacting library.events@surreycc.gov.uk. The inbox is managed Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

If you are not able to or do not wish to provide us with any contact details (landline or mobile number and email address) you won’t be able to purchase a ticket online. Please visit the library that is hosting the event to purchase a ticket in person.

*Please note, minimum donation set by Eventbrite is £1.