A joyful, sensory, and very messy experience with artist JoAnne Haines.










Dancing with Colours is an interactive performance for young people (4+) and their grown-ups.
It’s about seeing art everywhere, and in everyone. It celebrates art’s transformative power to change places, spark joy and provide comfort.
Co-created with learning-disabled people and their families in Bradford, Dancing with Colours is a participatory performance that blends movement, music, and most importantly, colour! The audience are just as important as the performers; challenging ideas of who gets to make art and how.
Expect a joyful, sensory, (and very messy!), colourful experience as artist JoAnne invites you to dance with pastels and paint, bringing the space to life. Whether you prefer to watch or jump right in, JoAnne hopes you’ll leave feeling inspired to find moments of creativity in your own lives.
Creative Team
JoAnne Haines – Lead Artist and Performer
Rachel Dean – Director
Zoe Katsilerou – Musician / Improviser
Mind the Gap – Producer
Contact emily@mind-the-gap.org.uk for programming
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