Audiodescription involves orally and live describing the visual and sensory elements of a choreographic work, so that it can be transmitted, shared and experienced. It requires the knowledge and development of specific tools. The live descriptions are provided via a special application downloaded onto a smartphone, enabling blind and partially-sighted spectators with headphones to hear the live narration while being included in the audience in the same way as all other spectators.
This audio description generally includes a workshop before the performance to become familiar with the artists and narrators’ voices, and different stage elements like sets and costumes.
In partnership with Danse-Cité.
*All regular MAI staff have been trained as sighted guides by RAAMM.
Audiodescription for the 2024-2025 season
Anxiety by Simik Komaksiutiksak
— Friday January 31st, 2025 at 7:30pm
The performance is followed by a conversation with the artists.
The show is presented in the MAI Theatre (Montréal, arts interculturels)
3680 rue Jeanne-Mance, Montréal, QC H2X 2K5
Source and Contact
Claudia – MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels)
Director of Accessibility and Innovative Practices
[email protected] – 514-982-1812 poste 231
Cellulaire: 514-701-4068
Maud Mazo-Rothenbühler — Danse-Cité
Communications and Project Manager – Audiodescription
[email protected] – 514 525-3595