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Sensory-friendly “Nutcracker”

When:
December 20, 2014 @ 2:00 am – 4:00 am
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Where:
Colorado Conservatory of Dance at the Performing Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School
1001 West 84th Avenue
Denver, CO 80260
USA
Cost:
pecial Sensory-Friendly performance: $10 | Guest of Honor FREE

Colorado Conservatory of Dance is in its fourth year of offering Ballet Expressions – a program which uses dance to build critical developmental skills and physical strength and flexibility for children with special needs ranging from Cerebral Palsy to Down’s Syndrome. Building on their expertise with this core program, CCD has developed a new theatre experience for people with special needs.

CCD’s production of The Nutcracker boasts gorgeous sets and costumes, stunning choreography, and professional guest artists from around the world. For this rare opportunity, however, CCD will alter the normal house rules, fostering the opportunity for families with a special needs family member to feel welcomed in a theatre setting.  The performance will feel and look the same as our performances which are open to the general public, but will allow for reactions that would normally be seen as distracting in a typical theatre experience.

  • Sound levels will be adjusted to a moderate, consistent level to avoid unpredictable loud sounds.
  • House lights will be left up to avoid total darkness.
  • Guests of Honor will be encouraged to bring manipulatives into the theatre.
  • Guests of Honor may react to the story on the stage in the way that feels right to them. They may stand up, walk around, take breaks, etc. as needed.
  • Seating will be limited to no more than half the house (300 seats) to ensure each audience member has adequate room.

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Amber is the founder and editor of Mile High Mamas, travel writer and former columnist for The Denver Post. She is a passionate community builder and loves the outdoors. She has two awesome teens and is happily married to a man obsessed with growing The Great Pumpkin.

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