Movema are currently looking to appoint passionate and dynamic trustees to help our diverse charity navigate an exciting new chapter. About the role Movema’s Board of Trustees (the Board) is legally responsible for ensuring that the organisation achieves its mission. The role of trustees on the Board is to ensure the organisation has a clear […] read more
Author: Penny Caffrey
Filwood Lunar New Year Project
We have been running community dance and craft workshops based on themes of the year of the Water Tiger! Culminating in performances for Lunar New Year on 5/6th Feb 2022. Details Weekly classes are Wednesdays 6-7pm at Filwood Community CentreA fun mix of dance, crafts and social time. Drop-in or Email: claudia.collins@filwoodcentre.org.uk Performances Saturday 5th Feb […] read more
Penninah Wageni Mbugua
It has been wonderful to be part of the Chance 2 Dance course with Movema. I really wanted to just dance but also wanted to learn more about history, culture and origin of each dance style. This course has helped to really build my confidence and it has been really nice to meet lots of […] read more
Kelly Burrows
Hi, I’m Kelly – a creative currently expanding my training in dance. I am really passionate about using dance as a way to support those who struggle with their mental health. The best thing about the Making Moves course for me has to be the staff – they are so supportive and I especially enjoyed […] read more
Dorivalda Filipe
I am a creative/dance professional, currently working on improving my versatility skills and expanding my dance career. I am passionate about helping people and leaving a positive impact wherever I go, through dance and/or as a person. My favourite thing about the course: Getting to know people that share the same experience as me (common […] read more
Nadia Anim
I am a performer and theatre maker based in Liverpool. It’s been a pleasure working on Movema’s Water Tiger project as music producer and costume designer. I am passionate about Storytelling, particularly stories related to diverse backgrounds outside of trauma as a person of colour. I like to incorporate music, movement and games in these […] read more
Water Tiger
Liverpool Chinese New Year Workshops and Performance Group Movema’s community group are performing for our 13th annual Chinese New Year Festival in Liverpool Chinatown. This year will be bigger and better as we are celebrating two years in one! Water Tiger, funded by ACE (Arts Council England), and Liverpool City Council, will be part of the city wide celebration […] read more
International Dance Masterclasses
Aleasandra Seutin launched our International Dance Masterclass series sharing West African Dance based on Germaine Acogny Technique, as well as repertoire from Vocab and Boy Breaking Glass. The workshop day also opened Spread Your Wings, Movema’s Black History Month programme. The masterclasses are part of Movema’s new associate artist development programme Wildfire Rising, a programme […] read more
Black History Month
Spread Your Wings Spread your wings is a programme that Movema designed in response to the Black Lives Matter movement 2020, a response to create a platform for black communities and dance artists to be celebrated, listened to and supported. With the ambition of creating and developing channels of communication for ongoing support, networking and […] read more
Africa Oyé Family Day
Chamajama: Africa Oyé family party Sunday 12th September 2021 at District & Yard, Liverpool. There are TWO FREE PARTIES throughout the day. The first will be held 12pm – 3pm, and the second 4pm – 7pm. (Doors 15 mins before). This event is FREE, however to guarantee yourself entry make sure you grab a ticket: […] read more