About this Event
Bold and moving, Give Me Space is a powerful dance performance by ConfiCo that puts learning-disabled voices centre stage and demands to be heard.
Come and join us at Biggin Hall (Dover) for a relaxed performance of Give Me Space, followed by an opportunity to get to know the work and the company.
About 'Give Me Space':
Give Me Space is a striking new dance piece co-created with ConfiCo, Confidance’s company of learning-disabled artists. Together, the dancers share their lived experience, exploring what it feels like to live in a world that doesn’t always listen or include.
“People often mishear me. I want people to take the time to listen and understand me. I want people to give me more space…”
Using movement, spoken word and strong images, the piece explores how it feels to be excluded by systems and rules that don’t fit. It is also about strength, creativity and the ongoing fight to be heard and understood.
By sharing their stories on stage, ConfiCo are building a future where learning-disabled artists are seen, valued and celebrated in professional performance.
Praise for Give Me Space:
“This made me feel like change is possible”
“Joy, connection and the beauty of movement”
“It gives you the courage to be bold”
More about ConfiCo and Confidance:
ConfiCo are Confidance’s professional training company, made up of dancers with learning disabilities. Since they formed in 2019, ConfiCo have created and performed bold new dance performances across Kent. Alongside training, they bring high-quality representation to key arts events and perform to hundreds of people each year.
Confidance have been trailblazing inclusion in Kent for over 15 years. They provide accessible dance training where it is lacking: in schools, community classes and through professional training. Their mission is to ensure that people with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergence are seen, heard and valued.
You can learn more about ConfiCo and Confidance by visiting our website: www.confidance.org.uk
Access Information
This event welcomes people with and without learning disabilities and neurodivergence.
What to expect:
- An accessible programme will be available to explain the performance.
- You can stim, move or make noise during the show.
- The performance includes loud and energetic music. Feel free to bring ear defenders if helpful.
- There will be no strobe lighting or full blackouts. Sunglasses are welcome if that helps you feel comfortable.
The venue is wheelchair accessible and has an accessible toilet. It does not have a hoist facility.
This event is generously supported by Arts Council England National Lottery, Creative Folkestone, Port of Dover, Kent Community Foundation and Applause Rural Touring.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Biggin Hall, Biggin Street, Dover, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
