Access & Inclusion

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Access for all

Access and inclusion

Strengthening access and inclusion in our immersive dance theater education and performance programs.

Email our access team
Our commitment

The Immersive Access Initiative

The Immersive Access Initiative will serve more students and patrons with disabilities, with a particular focus on the historically underserved community of teens and young adults with neurological differences.

How we do it

Five areas of work

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Staff development

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Pilot community engagement programs

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Technical resources and training

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Accessibility support

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Marketing to these communities

Accessible performances and events

Coming up this season

FreeJanuary 23, 2027 · 12–1 PM

Adaptive Dance Theater Workshop

Registration opening soon.

January 31, 2027 · 1 PM

Sensory Friendly Performance

Tickets coming soon.

FreeJanuary 31, 2027 · 3 PM

Touch Tour

Before the 4 PM performance.

January 31, 2027 · 4 PM

ASL and Audio Described Performance

Tickets coming soon.

See the full 2026–27 season

Photo: Lynn Lane
Services

Support for every audience member

Accessibility services have included complimentary companion tickets, mobility support, pre-show tactile tours, live captioning, assisted listening and closed captioning glasses.

How to reserve

Request services

Services vary by production. They are on demand only and are available by request at least one week before the performance.

To reserve these services, please email access@opendanceproject.org.
Beyond the stage

Fall 2026 community programming

  • Bimonthly Adaptive Dance Theater classes at Gigi’s Playhouse Houston
  • Residencies at Williamson Elementary, Wharton Dual Language Academy, Hearne Elementary, Harmony School of Endeavor, Milby High School and 4 additional campuses
  • Free adaptive dance theater classes for ages 5 and up at Hunter Dance Center
  • Adaptive Dance Theater classes for The Hub Dance Project
  • Youth and adult classes at Hunter Dance Center in the Heights, where ODP continues its residency
Thank you to our partners

Access partners

The Children’s FundStrake FoundationThe Powell FoundationThe HUB HoustonGigi’s PlayhouseAXIS Dance CompanyYoung Audiences of HoustonHouston ISDArts Connect HoustonThe Hobby Center ExxonMobil Discovery SeriesJudi StallingsCapture-It UnlimitedSDG Communication Resources Inc.

Become an ODP Access Partner

Contact us for information on how your group can become an access partner or for any individual support needs.

access@opendanceproject.org