Tanabata: The Story of Orihime and Hikoboshi

 Sensory Friendly Dance provides the neurodiverse community opportunities to engage with fellow Sacramentans through dance. By making adjustments to the theater environment such as leaving the lights on and lowering the music volume, by relaxing traditional theater rules such as allowing audiences to play with fidget toys and talk during the performance, a climate of acceptance and understanding is cultivated, helping everyone feel welcomed at a live dance performance. Sensory Friendly Dance is committed to making the arts financially accessible and performance tickets are just $5 each.

Sensory Friendly Dance, now in its seventh year of producing inclusive and engaging
dance events in Sacramento, will present the premiere of Tanabata: The Story of Orihime and Hikoboshi, based on the Japanese tale celebrating the annual Star Festival. Choreographed by Sacramento Ballet dancer Kaori Higashiyama, in collaboration with local artist Emi Mizuno, Tanabata: The Story of Orihime and Hikoboshi will make its world premiere on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 1:00pm at B Street Theater. The performance will also be live streamed so audiences near and far can tune in for the premiere.