We had a wonderful time hosting the Black History Month showcase of dance and music with Bean Tree Cafe in Page Park and South Gloucestershire Race Equality Network for the second year. Shout out to all the performers and contributors for sharing their talents and thanks to our lovely World Fusion dancers who opened the […] read more
News
New Partnership for Movema Bristol
Movema is partnering with Trinity, a community arts centre in East Bristol to deliver a year-long dance programme to local schools and community groups.The programme, made possible by support from the Coutts foundation, launches in Autumn 2022, with activities planned throughout 2023 and will work with children, young people and communities whose opportunity to take […] read more
Bristol Refugee Festival 2022
Bringing communities together is what we strive for. Movema Bristol were delighted to partner with the Bean Tree Cafe, Bridges For Communities and South Gloucestershire Race Equality Network to host Celebrate With Me – a celebration of dance and culture, which was part of Bristol Refugee Festival. Huge thanks to all of the performers and […] read more
Trinity Garden Party
The Movema Bristol team are so happy to mark our new partnership with Trinity Community Arts by delivering three workshops as part of The Garden Party: Revolution Sounds at The Trinity Centre this weekend. Based on the themes ‘Dances of Resistance’ we ran inclusive workshops enjoyed by people of different life experiences.Flamenco facilitated by Penny […] read more
One Dance UK Awards Shortlist!
We’re thrilled to have been shortlisted for the Community Champions Award! A big thank you to everyone for all the support & congratulations to all nominees! The One Dance UK Awards are an annual celebration for people from across the dance sector to unite, celebrate, acknowledge and reward the people who have made an impact […] read more
National Diversity Awards
Movema’s amazing Shakti community group were invited to perform at the National Diversity Awards, the UK’s most prestigious diversity event celebrating the excellent achievements of grass-root communities that tackle the issues in today’s society, providing them with recognition for their dedication and hard work. Recognising over 1,000 shortlisted nominees, with 148 diversity champions and community […] read more
Taking Flight Norden Farm Kite Festival
So proud of our Movema dancers who “enthralled audiences” at the Maidenhead Kite Festival earlier this month. As well as our work within the community dance space, Movema also celebrates diversity through commissions and creative productions. Read about the Kite Festival in the Maidenhead Advertiser and Slough Express If you’d like to find out more, […] read more
Wildfire Rising Year 2
Movema and partners Cheshire Dance are excited to announce The Wildfire Rising Programme year two, an associate artist development programme that aims to remove barriers of inequality by investing in Global Majority dance artists in the northwest. This year the organisations will focus on deepening our impact by creating time and space for mental well-being, […] read more
Everybody Dance Now Autumn at Filwood
Our amazing community project Everybody Dance Now is back after summer! We are hugely grateful for funding from the Quartet Community Foundation, and Bristol City Council, which allows us to continue the great work connecting to families and individuals in Filwood, Knowle West. Sharing dance and crafts and engaging people of different backgrounds to create new friendships […] read more
Administration and Operations Manager
Part-time 0.8 FTE Movema is seeking an Administration and Operations Manager to support the team and help to develop Movema’s growing activities. They will manage and develop the administrative processes working individually and as part of a team. The Administrations and Operations Manager will need to be a highly organised and focused individual, with knowledge […] read more