Sand and water are natural materials which are very enjoyable for children to play with and experience different surfaces, structure and movement. In the performance the images of sand and water are figuratively constructed into imaginative play which invites toddlers together with a dancer to move and explore objects that resemble the qualities of sand and water. The performance creates an inspiring possibility for children without touching actual sand and water to develop their imagination and creativity through guided improvisation on movements of sand and water. The stage becomes a safe space for toddlers to experience the variety of movement, textures, sounds and objects, to discover new things about environment, to think, to create and enjoy.
Idea and director: Iryna Zapolska
Choreography and dancer: Nadiya Matsyuk
Dancers: Anastasiia Metalnikova, Oksana Lavryk
Stage design: Anastasia Lelyuk
Music: Michail Syromlia, Rasa Dikciene (Lithuania)
Consultation: Birute Baneviciute (Lithuania)
Producers: NGO “ArtDim”, “Перша вистава/Persha vystava”
Partners: Ukrainian Maly Drama Theater, Dansema dance theater (Lithuania)
Duration 35 min
For children aged 6 months to 2 years
Participants: max 12 children with their parents
The performance will take place on the 5th of November at 11 am and 2 pm in Wittenstein Time Center which is located on the Vallimägi Hill in the centre of Paide (Veski street 11/1, Paide)
