Movema had a great weekend at Positive Vibration Festival of Reggae in Liverpool. Activities included a Jump Up Party for kids and workshops rooted in the African Diaspora arts and culture: Capoeira, African and Brazilian Drumming, Beat Boxing, Dance and more. Visit Positive Vibration: https://www.posvibefest.com/10/11th September 2021 read more
Everybody Dance Now is a partnership between Movema, Rise Youth Dance and Filwood Community Centre in Knowle West, Bristol. The project aims were getting the community active, making new connections, building new skills, whilst encouraging positivity and pride in the local area. The project was one of four ‘Dance Connects’ artist residencies awarded by Bristol Dance Futures and […] read more
A programme of FREE conversations, masterclasses & weekly sessions which provide a platform for Black dance artists to be celebrated, listened to and supported. In response to the #BlackLivesMatter movement and to celebrate Black History Month, our ‘Spread Your Wings’ programme of events aims to highlight and celebrate the artistic excellence of the African Diaspora, in addition to […] read more
Description: Join us for a weekend of beautiful workshops generously facilitated online from Brazil, connecting us across the world. 30th & 31st May 2020 at 2pm UK Time Each day will comprise a Symbology of Orixa Dance workshop with Rosangela Silvestre continuing with a Storytelling and Musicality of Candomble workshop with Alysson Bruno. Workshops are […] read more
Our most recent online World Fusion class with Pei Tong was an exciting mix of Latin dance styles including Merengue and Bachata as well as an amazing Qi Gong cool- down! read more
At this time it is more important than ever that we dance, learn, laugh, smile and increase our understanding of the world. With this in mind Movema is offering it’s acclaimed schools resources ‘World in a Box’ on a new online educational platform for FREE to schools, communities and anyone with a passion for dance […] read more
“Dance is my medicine”, as quoted by the great Pearl Primus. In light of the government’s latest advice and guidelines on social distancing in response to COVID-19, we have taken the decision to suspend all Movema classes and face-to-face activities for the time being. The health and safety of our staff, participants, artists and volunteers […] read more
Tuesday 19th November 6-9.30pm At VideOdyssey at Toxteth TV An exciting combined event with Sean nos dance classes, specialist tuition in playing music for dancers and a little Ceili to round it all off!! We are very lucky to have the amazing Aneta Dortová all the way from Galway, Ireland to teach a beautiful and virtuosic style […] read more
Movema Co-Directors Pei and Penny are thrilled to be invited to teach in Beijing, China this October. They will deliver two workshops at BNU (Beijing Normal University) at the annual International Creative Dance Seminar. The seminar is attended by dancers from around the world, sharing their practice and joining the universal exchange of ideas. As […] read more
Unlock the Box Summer School for ages 6 – 12 years! 14-15th August 2019 The Studio, Toxteth TV, 37-45 Windsor Street, L8 1XE 10am- 3pm 21-22nd August Bryer Road Community Centre, Bryer Road, Prescot, L35 5DW 10am – 3pm https://www.facebook.com/events/624792648027075/ FREE Summer activities. Make new friends, learn new things and create a show to perform […] read more