Sensory Inclusive YOKOSO! A Japanese Culture Mix-Tape at Lone Tree Arts Center

Learn about Japanese culture through an interactive and engaging afternoon of performing arts. Featured Colorado-based artists from the Japanese Arts Network (JA-NE) with beats and words from MC 3Two aka Christopher Bennett, taiko drummer Courtney Ozaki, and other special guests sharing traditional Japanese folk music and dance with a cultural mix-tape of multi-disciplinary artforms.

What makes these performances sensory-inclusive?
These hour long performances are modified to create a welcoming and supportive environment for children and adults on the autism spectrum as well as individuals with other sensitivity issues or developmental disabilities. Performers and LTAC staff work together to ensure there are no startling noises or visually over-stimulating components. Our team keeps sound levels lower than normal and keeps the lights in the audience higher than normal, ensuring audience members can see each other. Audience members are free to come and go if need be (there is always a “quiet room” available) and are asked to wave hands rather than clapping.