Celebrating Diversity Through Dance
Impact
2025-26
| Dance Experiences | 7,950 |
| Participants from underserved backgrounds | 80% |
| Children and Young People | 4,430 |
| Artists of the Global Majority | 62% |
| Value of work provided for 76 Dance Artists | £35,750 |
| Live audience members | 15,500 |
| Value created by every £1 invested * | £4.45 |
DANCE WITH US
Check out our timetable of classes and workshops.
We have activities for people of all ages and backgrounds including free classes in Bristol and Liverpool.
I’ve been coming for ten years. I feel SUCH a difference in my mood when I come to your classes!!
Class Participant/ Community Performer.
What people say
“A huge heartfelt thank you – you are offering something that is more important than many people realise, uniting people through communal dance with no barriers: congratulations!”
Project Participant
“It was amazing to see different generations & backgrounds all dancing together in the street! I never would have thought it was possible.”
Audience Member, The Great British Baraat, Milap
What We Do
Cultural Communities
Inclusive projects and classes that promote unity and wellbeing
Children and Young People
Services and projects for schools, nurseries and community groups
Creative Productions
Professional shows, touring work, walk-about and performances
Creative Pathways
Artist development through strategic programmes, advice and collaboration
news
Join our Adult Classes
Explore modern & traditional dance styles in our adult classes in Liverpool (Mondays) and Bristol (Tuesdays).
We have guest teachers and performance opportunities. Drop-ins welcome.
Latin Hour at Bridgwater Carnival
Join us for Latin Hour, featuring Tamboré Colombian Dance and Rhythms of Peru, celebrating the music, movement and traditions of Latin America.
Saturday 7th Nov Bridgwater Arts Centre.
Family Dance -South Bristol
Our Everybody Dance Now family project is back at Filwood this Autumn. We welcome local children and their grown-ups to join us for weekly sessions, working towards a performance for Lunar New Year.
Bend Down Low
Our World Fusion community performers are getting ready to perform as part of the Bend Down Low Community Showcase.
Facilitated by Nessa Ndong, the group will share a high-energy piece as part of African Roots 2026: Fair Play.
What Guides Us
Movema celebrates diversity through dance, creating safe spaces for different communities to come together and learn about each other through high-quality arts experiences.
recent highlights
Movema 17th Birthday Céilí
To celebrate our 17th Birthday, we had a joyful Céilí with live-band Saltcutters! It was a brilliant event enjoyed by everyone with many familiar faces and new friends.
Africa Oyé
After a fallow year, Oyé was back with a bang! Movema with partners AfroDance Academy, introduced a new ‘Kukina’ creative tent as well as Movema Dance Tent and The Nest interactive performance!
Dance transforming learning
At the end of our two year arts-based learning programme in partnership with Trinity Community Arts, we’ve been reflecting on what we’ve learnt during the ‘Cultural Alliance’ and why creativity remains one of the most powerful tools we have for helping children thrive.
Taking Flight – Kensingston
Audiences experienced the joy and vibrancy of our interactive family show Taking Flight in Pythian Park Kensington. As well as a series of workshops at the library, Temple and local school, where participants explored themes of migration and belonging and were able to create their own movements and stories.
