THE SIGNDANCE GROUP
Znakovni Ples H.R /Signdance Europe
Signdance Collective U.K
WELCOME
The Signdance Group stands as a trailblazer in inclusive performance. As the pioneer of the ground breaking performance art form Signdance Theatre, their work not only showcases creativity but also expands the possibilities of accessibility in the arts.
"Hypnotic, poetic, and unruly.
The Signdance Collective represents the ungovernable energy of art itself, railing and raging against tyrannical forces. Beautiful to behold".
Caridad Svich, Playwright New York City
Performance Half A Penny New York University , New York City
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The Signdance Group, recognized as innovators in Signdance Theatre, is proudly led by a dynamic team of Deaf, disabled, and diverse producers and artists. Their unique perspectives and creative contributions significantly enhance the arts community, fostering a positive impact and inspiring audiences across the world
Signdance Collective was founded in 1987 in London and has established a strong presence in the arts by pioneering the art form known as Signdance Theatre. We have collaborated with many talented artists from around the world, which has greatly contributed to our growth. In 2020, we launched a new European company called Znakonvi Ples/Signdance in Croatia.
Our art form, Signdance Theatre, uniquely combines sign language, dance, and live music. This blend allows us to convey visual stories through movement, using sign language to express deep emotions within dance. By integrating sign language with contemporary dance, Signdance Theatre enhances emotional clarity and beauty on stage. This fusion fosters connections between Deaf and Hearing communities, enabling us to share and celebrate our shared human experiences..
Coming Up!
🔹 March 28–30 — LLjubljana, Slovenia
NOTIZEN Catch-up/ R&D Revision at Jambor Studio, Ljubljana, Signdance Group UK/Croatia, and Transmitter Performance
🔹 April 15th & 19th - RITUAL Development with Ana Desetnica Theatre Ljubljana NOTIZEN Preps / Brush Ups JAMBOR
🔹April 19th -27th NOTIZEN Pula Residency Supported by Creative Europe / Culture Moves Europe administered by the GOETHE Foundation , Development at ROJC Pula
🔹 May 23-27 — Graz, Austria Development and Performances in collaboration with Transmitter Performance and funded by Kultur In Graz NOTIZEN Performance May 27th Graz City Centre
🔹May 29th NOTIZEN show at 5.30 PM in the village of Bresternica, Maribor Slovenia
🔹June 1-11 RITUAL development with Ana Monro Theatre
🔹 June 23-27 NOTIZEN Development and performances Graz Austria
Performance 26th & 27th
🔹June 29th NOTIZEN at Ana Desetnica Performance Maribor / Lent Festival City Centre
🔹June 30-July 3 Ana Desetnica International Street Theatre Festival Notiizen enters the Peer‑2‑Peer programme, followed by performances at the Festival itself.
🔹July 4 & 5 TBC
🔹 August 12-16—
Wrexfest in North Wales, programme available soon
🔹September RITUAL Development and performances - Ljubljana and Pula
🔹 Signdance Collective UK has several developments for workshops and training in UK which we will post here as soon as they are confirmed
Review NOTIZEN/THE NEWS
Audience member, Graz, Austria
More and more newspaper scraps fly away, colourful paper snippets swirl through the air. An invisible message floats through the park, through the world, on this September afternoon! >Protest from the mind and love from the heart.“<
„It interests people of all ages.“„You can see from the audience's expressions that the performance is moving; there's no one left who isn't thinking. What messages are in the newspapers, what information do they contain?“
„Sounds painted with an old violin bow on a guitar. Two protagonists beautifully dance to the live music of bass and drums . The Two city sanitation workers, enjoying a coffee break at a nearby stand, watch the scene intently.“
Znakovni Ples/Signdance Europe collaboration with Ana Monro Theatre Ljubljana
"Stream Walkers" Production
