Accessibility
Everyone has the right to enjoy the arts
The doors of Oriente Occidente Dance Festival have never been more open!
For several years now, the Festival has been committed to projects involving artists with disabilities, in order to create innovative performances together, promoting research into the rich aesthetic and artistic variety that diversity can offer.
But that is not all. Oriente Occidente Dance Festival wants to be open at 360 degrees, making the events as accessible as possible to audiences with disabilities. Together with our Accessibility Team, we work to make the Festival an open, welcoming, and livable space, in the belief that communication is the first step in building relationships and breaking down barriers.
Thanks to the One Seat for Two crowdfunding campaign, supported by the participation of many people, we are organising introductory sessions for selected performances to make them more accessible.
During these sessions, we present the themes, questions, and ideas that have shaped each work, together with the artistic and aesthetic choices behind it. We create an open and accessible space, using clear and straightforward language, to provide useful tools for engaging with the performance and to encourage the participation of everyone.
The sessions will take place on:
Sunday, 6 September, 7:00 pm – Teatro Zandonai, NO by La Venidera
Thursday, 10 September, 3:00 pm – Urban Center, Sciucàri by Andrea De Siena and Teatro del Mediterraneo
For information, registration, or to let us know about any specific access requirements, please contact: booking@orienteoccidente.it
Economic barriers can also prevent people from accessing the arts. Thanks to the support of our community fundraising campaign, we want to make our programme more accessible to those who might otherwise be excluded.
A number of pay-it-forward tickets are available at our box office: tickets that have already been paid for and are made available to people who would otherwise be unable to attend.
Three actions guide us every year: orienting ourselves within the Festival program and spaces; ensuring that people can make informed choices about what's best for them; and striving to offer a positive experience to those who choose to spend time at the Festival.
Rovereto is a small city, making it easy to navigate and get around. The city center has little traffic and few cars. The sidewalks are equipped with wheelchair ramps. Rovereto is an accessible city. However, be careful:
some streets are uphill
some sidewalks can become slippery when it rains
the historic center has streets with uneven stone pavement.
For each performance venue, an access guide was created, including detailed descriptions of the physical accessibility of the venue. We also made the spaces easier to navigate by designing ad hoc signs and using specific techniques.
Click here for more information on the Zandonai Theatre
Click here for more information on Oriente Occidente Studio
Click here for more information on Mart
Click here for more information on MUSE
Click here for more information on SmartLab
Click here for more information on Urban City
Click here for more information on Piazza Erbe
Click here for more information on Piazza Caduti sul Lavoro
Audio descriptions of the Mart Conference Room and SmartLab are available for blind and visually impaired visitors and anyone who prefers listening to reading.
Each year, we select a few shows that, due to their technical or artistic characteristics, are more accessible.
For each show, all elements that could cause discomfort are analyzed and flagged. All information is available on the show pages, in the accessibility section.
Every year for some shows there is the option of using Subpacs, innovative audio-tactile devices designed for virtual reality experiences. These are worn like backpacks and vibrate to the rhythm of the music, allowing sound perception through touch. They have been adopted for deaf and hard-of-hearing people, who will have priority in using them by booking a ticket.
Tickets for people with disabilities who require a companion and/or a wheelchair seat must be purchased by calling +39 0464 016576 or by emailing booking@orienteoccidente.it. Companions will have free admission to the shows.
For further information, please consult the BOX OFFICE section of our website.
Sensory decompression spaces are rest areas, designed to help release energy that the theatrical experience can sometimes bring. They are secluded, comfortable, and welcoming, where earplugs will be distributed and where those who need them can find a safe space dedicated to emotional and sensory decompression.
They are primarily designed for people with autism and/or neurodivergence, but they can be useful to anyone seeking time in a safe and private space.
You will find sensory decompression spaces in our theaters and performance venues.
The Festival's opening and closing remarks will be translated into Sign Language (Italian Sign Language), and thanks to the collaboration with ENS Trento, a signing staff will be present.
We'll be happy to receive your suggestions and feedback to ensure we manage our information, policies, and access itineraries more accurately and up-to-date.
Email us at booking@orienteoccidente.it