Charlotte Ballet is thrilled to offer sensory friendly performances to children, families and adults in our community. Together with Allegro Foundation, a Champion for Children with Disabilities, Autism Speaks and InReach, Charlotte Ballet has re-worked Nutcracker and our spring storybook into sensory friendly performances to provide a more comfortable, inviting and safe environment to enjoy ballet.
TICKETS ARE $15 PER PERSON. TO PURCHASE, CALL (704) 348-5752.
WHAT MAKES PERFORMANCES SENSORY FRIENDLY?
- Abbreviated performance length and extended intermission
- House lights remain at half brightness and sound is controlled through recorded music
- Entry and exit to the theater is not restricted – you may come and go as you please
- Designated quiet areas are available
- Charlotte Ballet dancers, staff, ushers and volunteers receive training to ensure an excellent experience for your family
PERFORMANCE RESOURCE
SOCIAL NARRATIVE STORY
Download the Social Narrative Story for attending a Sensory Friendly Nutcracker performance. This short, step by step presentation will explain to you and your child what to expect during the performance, including when there will be sensory changes. It also introduces the story so you and your family can be excited for the show! If you have any more questions, please reach out to Shannon.
WHAT MAKES SENSORY FRIENDLY NUTCRACKER SO SPECIAL?
“One year, a mother brought her special needs child to an educational performance and stood in the back. You could tell how excited her child was for the program. He had beads in his hands and kept throwing them around because he was so happy. The other children were taken back by his appreciation for the performance so we thought, why don’t we create a special performance for these families so they don’t feel like they are interrupting others? We saw a need for our organization to fill.” – Director of Education & Community Engagement, Bianca Bonner
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
Support for Charlotte Ballet Education Programming is provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.
