WHAT’S INSIDE Choreo: Declan/Elly
The kitchen opens and we see the full system of support that makes the performance possible. Dancers establish space using clear structure, visual cues, and group awareness, showing how different communication styles and levels of support all work together to build the world of the show.
WHAT’S INSIDE Choreo: Declan/Elly
The full cast shows how many different ways there are to participate in one shared space. Some dancers move with strong independence, others with prompts, modeling, or partner support, all contributing equally to the “restaurant” working as a whole.
WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD Choreo: Declan
Dancers act as hosts making intentional connections with the audience and each other. The choreography highlights greeting, recognition, and accessibility, showing that everyone is welcomed into the space in a way that meets them where they are.
WAITING ON A WISH Choreo: Declan
This piece centers individual expression and pacing. Dancers show different timing, levels of support, and interpretive choices, representing how goals and wishes can be supported in many ways and still be fully valid and meaningful.
SOMETHING TO SHOUT ABOUT Choreo: Declan
This is a celebration of visibility. Our soloist uses big, expressive movement to highlight accomplishments, showing that success looks different for every body and every communication style, and all of it deserves to be seen.
MAMA, I’M A BIG GIRL NOW Choreo: Declan
This reflects growth in independence and self-advocacy. Dancers show progression at individual levels, with some moving more independently over time and others maintaining supported success, all equally valid.
NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT A SMILE Choreo: Elly
This piece emphasizes that expression and joy are not dependent on perfection or uniformity. Dancers use varied movement styles to show that “presentation” in this restaurant includes personality, access, and authenticity.
TODAY’S GONNA BE MY DAY Choreo: Declan
This is a confidence-building piece where our soloist shows readiness in different ways. Some take independent lead, others use cues or partners, reinforcing that success in participation can look many different ways and all are celebrated.
SHUT UP & RAISE YOUR GLASS Choreo: Declan
This is a shared celebration where every dancer is included in the moment of success. Group timing is flexible and layered, showing that unity does not require identical movement to feel connected or powerful.
I WAS HERE Choreo: Declan
This piece emphasizes presence and impact. Our soloist marks space in her own way, showing that contribution is not defined by volume or speed, but by meaning, intention, and being fully present in the moment.
DO WHAT YOU GOTTA DO Choreo: Declan
This duet reflects real-world adaptability and support systems. Dancers navigate transitions with assistance, visual structure, and peer support, showing how problem-solving looks different for every performer and is still equally effective even when you may not quite see eye to eye.
A SYMPTOM OF BEING HUMAN Choreo: Declan
This piece highlights emotional expression and lived experience. It honors that movement can include regulation, pauses, repetition, or variation, and that all forms of expression are valid and meaningful on stage.
