Nina de Freitas: Sensory Friendly Show

At a Sensory Friendly Concert, we maintain lower volumes and even lighting. We'll have a calm room and fidget sensory items available.

About Nina de Freitas:

Nina de Freitas is a singer-songwriter currently based in Denver, CO. Born in Salvador, Brazil to musician parents, she embraced her artistic inheritance from an early age. Her musical upbringing is echoed throughout her intimate songwriting that drips with as much honesty as it does complexity. Her rich voice, “dark as the sea and smooth as good espresso,” (303 Magazine), luxurious melodies and evocative lyrics envelop and halt listeners in a visceral sheet of warmth while her live performances silence crowds in cities across the globe. Nina is currently working on highly anticipated new releases.

What is a Sensory-Friendly Concert?

The Kennedy Center defines sensory friendly performances as being “designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to all families with children with autism or with other disabilities that create sensory sensitivities.”

In practical terms, that means the concert volume is lower (not loud), and lighting isn't too dark or too bright (no strobing or quick changes). Attendees and their families can move around, dance, and sing along in a fun, judgment-free environment.

Some Common Elements You Might Find at a Sensory Friendly Concert

• Dim, in-the-middle lighting. Not too bright and not completely dark. Lights aren't strobing or changing abruptly. This helps lessen light contrast sensitivities.
• Medium or lower volume levels. This helps help mediate abrupt or overall loud noises. This might includes finger snaps instead of clapping because they create less noise.
• Flexible space outside the performance room, like a corner or a side room, is provided. This helps provide a break area so one could calm down if they get overwhelmed, or not worry if they’re too loud.
• Wider space between rows or aisles. This helps everyone maneuver in and out more easily.

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