Takiwatanga
The Autism Friendly
Dance Theatre
Guideline Project
“Takiwatanga” is a Maori word for autism, meaning “in his/her own time and space”.
“Takiwatanga” is aimed at curating an interactive set of guidelines for artists and members of the dance community who would like to create autism-friendly dance performances.
Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity-
Inclusive Practices
within the Dance Community
ABOUT THE PROCESS
Many individuals on the autism spectrum have sensory differences that make attending dance performances impossible due to the overstimulating nature of particular performances.
By transforming certain aspects of a performance, such as the choreography, lighting, sounds, and dramaturgy, attending a dance performance can be made possible with the help of these inclusive guidelines.
