Join an encounter between dancers from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Experience the joy of dance in an inclusive and welcoming space. Together, we’ll celebrate creativity, community, and expression through the art of movement.
Dance Beyond Ableism edition 2 is coming up on 13, 14, and 15 March. 3 distinct places for 3 distinct environments for movement. Over 3 days, the program visits Leiden and Amsterdam, environments for the practices of the disabled performance group Domino (Leiden) and the Inclusive dance group ReDiscoverMe (Amsterdam). The third day will take place online.
Friday 13 March, studios of Theatergroup Domino, Marktsteeg 1, 2312 CS Leiden, (3rd floor, wheelchair accessible).
Arrival from 10:30
- 11:00 - 12:30 “Rest first! Quiet Space” workshop with Nina Boas, Emilie Gallier and twelve Domino players. We will slowly build up and hold a sensorially diverse space within which we will then experience various forms of rest.
- 12:30 - 13:30 lunch
- 13:30 - 14:30 “Hartfalen” workshop with Domino after their last dance production exploring the themes of loss and grief (more info: https://theatergroepdomino.nl/producties/2026-2/)
- 14:30 - 15:00 closing
There is a dedicated space for withdrawal from the group practice, a space for tea, and a studio space for the guided workshops.
It is possible to attend the program in parts only (see registration options below).
Saturday 14 March
From 10:30 Quiet space installed by Nina and Emilie
- 11:00 - 12:30 RDM workshop - Mike
An accessible, inclusive dance and movement class in which you (re)discover and experience your body. Through dance, music, and being together, you work from your own possibilities, let go of what no longer serves you, and build greater joy and confidence in your body.
- 13:30 - 14:45 RDM workshop - Janne
Let yourself be taken on a dance journey full of discovery, playfulness, connection, and musicality, guided by Janne Groen and in interaction with live music by Daniel Smit.
Sunday 15 March, online via zoom
- 11:00 - 12:00 “Ready, Set, PLAY!” Join Kai Hazelwood in a movement playground where we will explore the possibilities our personal environment offers us to play with space, movement, and the creative power of play.
