Intention: awakening interest, giving impulse, encouraging people to lift heads and make eye contact
Our initial gesture involves showcasing the shoes we’re wearing, bringing them to eye level for the audience, and initiating slow, deliberate movements.
As we sense their attention fixating on our shoes, we generate sounds with them and begin to engage in a repetitive sequence.
If we successfully capture their focus, we gradually expand the scope, moving our entire bodies and exploring a larger space while retaining the inspiration from the shoes.
This approach gently punctures the isolated bubble of the audience, inviting them into a shared playful experience.
Frequently, when encountering audiences in care homes, their attention tends to be directed towards the floor.
In response, we initiate interactions within their line of sight. Take your time and allow the shoes, as well as the sounds they make, to pique their interest.
Using shoes that are not typically found within their living environment, such as high heels or cowboy boots, can be an engaging way to create a connection.
