Stacey HortonB次元官网网址檚 third concussion was the worst.
Horton is a dancer, and while doing an outdoor rehearsal in 2016, a part of the set made from a PVC pipe collapsed and hit her on the head.
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Concussions and other forms of traumatic brain injuries have potentially long-term affects including memory problems, emotional instability and an increase in anxiety. The side effects of concussions can be brought on sooner and last longer when multiple head injuries occur.
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Horton struggled with her own recovery, often feeling overwhelmed and at a loss for words, and facing stigma for being the B次元官网网址渨alking wounded.B次元官网网址� Now, Horton changed this walk into dance by orchestrating an all-abilities friendly performance called Concussion to convey the experience.
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The 45-minute performance includes costumes and props to demonstrate the feeling of being concussed including splay of ping pong balls which represent scattered memories.
Concussions also affect some peoplesB次元官网网址� ability to process visual and audio stimulation, so Horton wanted to make the show inclusive for a neurodiverse audience with the help of the Cridge Centre for FamilyB次元官网网址檚 Brain Injury Services . The show will be the first dance performance in Victoria to have visual interpretation available for those suffering from concussions or living with visual impairment.
Interpretation will be done by VocalEye, and involve interpreters who use imagery to describe the dance moves. An American Sign Language interpreter will also be present on the Jan. 25 performance.
B次元官网网址淭his show is about sharing empathy, the goal is to connect,B次元官网网址� Horton said.
Horton choreographed the show which features sound sound from David Parfitt, who will provide live soundscapes for the performance, costume and set design from Catherine Hahn, writing from Kevin Kerr and movement direction from Lori Hamar.
The show will run at the Intrepid Theatre at 1609 Blanshard St. from Jan. 24-26 at 7:00 p.m., with a matinee show at 2:00 p.m. on Jan. 26. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15.
For seat reservations, email concussiondance@gmail.com
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