Executive Team
Maria Malone
CEO (Liverpool)
Movema gives me a supportive network of individuals who have a common goal, who believe that communities are stronger when they’re together and understand each other. Read more…
Movema team
Dance artists
Dori Filipe
Patricia Mateus
Emma Lippitt
Sabrina Steel
Olena Hrabchak
Rosie Terry Toogood
Xiaowei Lu
Steph Wiggins
Kinga Malec
Wendy Okoli
Hannah Ballard
Fatou Sallah
Lildonia Lawrence
Divija Melally
Deepraj Singh
Lottie Ball
Hannah Nelmes
Charlotte Ackary- Hawthorn
Louis Roger Eboa
Anna Kemper
Iris Hernandez
Kenzi Ireland
Holly Gwazdacz-Morris
Fernanda Varon
board of trustees
Maxine Sims
Maxine works in Higher Education and has undertaken a variety of student engagement and development roles at the University of Bristol. She enjoys leading programmes and supporting a diverse mix of students to fulfil their potential. Maxine looks forward to combining her love of dance with other skills and talents to support Movema’s mission and growth.
Fiona Darling
I believe that creativity in all of its’ forms is best used as a tool for social change and providing transformational cultural experiences. This is exactly what Movema does! The positive engagement through dance that Movema provide for its growing audiences is inspiring and important work that I’m glad to support.
Melissa Bosoboe
I have been lucky to have participated in various creative projects in Liverpool with Movema over the years, witnessing firsthand their dedication to uniting people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds through dance. Their commitment to promoting inclusivity is truly inspiring. I am delighted and excited to join the Movema team, to support and contribute to their continued work.
Archana Shastri
I feel a strong synergy between Movema’s vision, what it stands for, and my own personal values, passion and professional role. This is an exciting opportunity for me to support the growth of such a dynamic and inspiring team and company. I am passionate about the impact dance can have on someone’s confidence, happiness, body language, sense of belonging and so much more!
Tara Sheldon
I believe that the arts are one of the differences between surviving and thriving. Access to good quality, authentic arts experiences is very important and I have been inspired by the work of Movema who provide dynamic and engaging community projects, original education resources and facilitation as well as supporting individuals to reach their potential.
Milkah Kuria
Diversity and serving those marginalised in society is part of Movema’s DNA. I was especially excited about the use of dance and arts to celebrate diversity and to foster community. Dancing is something I personally enjoy and value as part of creating community, joy and belonging.
Deanna Roberts
I am a passionate advocate for dance and the arts, and I’m proud to have previously worked with Movema as an Associate Artist. My commitment to community engagement through movement continues to shape my work today and makes me especially excited to support Movema, whose values of inclusivity and expression through dance deeply resonate with my own.
Margie Houlston
I have had the opportunity to experience firsthand what Movema can provide. It gives space to creatively express, to engage and learn about different cultures, and explore your own identity. Movema aligns with my passion for people -especially around access to creativity, to deliberately carve out space to explore, connect and feel.
Dr Hiten Mistry
As a dance practitioner, researcher, and community arts leader, I am deeply inspired by
Movema’s commitment to connecting people through dance and centring global
majority leadership in inclusive cultural practice.
Patrons
Ayo Akinwolere
Award Winning Broadcaster
I’m really proud to be a patron of Movema. I think it’s really important at the moment that young people and their families have the opportunity to learn about different cultures in their society and also to express themselves and keep fit and active.
Daniel Haggis
The Wombats and Dan The Man
Movema are a fantastic company, working to inspire and educate people. They make more people aware of different types of music and dance from around the world in a really friendly and fun way. I especially love getting my leotard on and grooving to their Bollywood routines!