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Workshop leader: Hayley Earlam
Country: Scotland
Age: 18 years and above
Duration: 180 minutes
Sensing Movement: Creating Sensory Performance
This workshop offers an insight into the creative process behind developing the performance Brrr – a new sensory installation with live performance by choreographer Hayley Earlam for young audiences with complex needs aged 10-18. Aimed at those interested in sensory performance, inclusive practice or engaging with audiences with complex needs, the workshop introduces creative movement tools used in the making of Brrr, including play schemas, improvisation, and sensory exploration.
Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement. No prior dance experience is required – just a willingness to explore through movement and play.
The workshop is held in English and participation is free of charge. You must be 18 years or older to attend and there’s a maximum capacity of 12 participants.
The workshop with Hayley is made possible with financial support from British Council
Registration opens January 15, 2026!
About Hayley Earlam
Hayley Earlam (she/her) is an award-winning Dance Artist working across performance, facilitation, and creation based in Glasgow, Scotland. She trained at Northern School of Contemporary Dance and works as a choreographer, performer, facilitator, movement direction, rehearsal director, and artist for dance and theatre companies on national and international stages. She was awarded the Scottish Culture Award for Best Dance Performer in 2018. She holds a Masters in Education from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (MEd – Learning & Teaching in the Arts) with research focussed on sensory performance practice for young audiences with complex needs.
As a choreographer, Hayley creates sensory-based theatre for the most extraordinary audiences including babies, early years, and disabled audiences with complex needs. Hayley’s work explores putting the audience at the heart of the performance through intensive interactions, creative consultation, and cultivating joy and curiosity.
Hayley is driven to offer a safe space for everyone to thrive in movement and dance with a practice rooted in inclusivity and accessibility.