One of the best parts of my role is spending time with artists- listening, sharing ideas and helping them shape the next steps in their creative journeys. Growing Projects and Creative Practice Last week, I met with one of our established artists to talk through a project she is leading with Movema. We explored how […] read more
Over the last two years, Movema has been proud to be part of Trinity Community Arts ‘Cultural Alliance’ – an ambitious partnership bringing creativity into the heart of learning across three inner-city Bristol primary schools. As the project comes to a close, we’ve been reflecting on what we’ve learnt, what we’ve witnessed, and why creativity […] read more
Five years ago, a conversation sparked an idea. After attending an event as part of Bristol Refugee Festival, Movema’s Co-CEO, Penny Caffrey, and Melody from Bean Tree Café realised they shared the same vision: to create a celebration where local people and resettled communities could come together, share cultures and build connections. That conversation became […] read more
On Saturday 9th May, communities came together at the Royal West of England Academy for Dances of Diaspora! a vibrant celebration of culture, heritage, and connection through dance. Conceived by Diverse Artists Network in partnership with RWA Gallery, the event brought together dance artists, performers, facilitators, and participants from a wide range of cultural backgrounds […] read more
We’re proud to share that Movema has received funding from Arts Council England to evaluate the full legacy of Wildfire Rising – our transformative artist development programme supporting independent dance artists from the Global Majority, delivered in partnership with Cheshire Dance. Since 2020, we’ve engaged over 80 artists across Liverpool and Bristol, investing in their […] read more
We are really happy to see the return of our Everybody Dance Now project this Summer in partnership with Filwood Community Centre. We welcome children and their grown-ups to enjoy these fun dance and craft activities. The sessions create a friendly space to meet new people, get moving and trying new things! There will be […] read more
FREE Dance classes and project for Women in Liverpool. Day: ThursdaysTime: 11:00am – 12:30pm (GMT)Venue: 24 Hope St Studios, 24 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BX About the session: Facilitated by experienced dance artists, and co-produced by the community, Movema’s Stronger Together project is a warm, safe and creative space for women of different backgrounds to […] read more
We are really happy to see the return of our Everybody Dance Now project in 2026 in partnership with Filwood Community Centre. Offering FREE weekly activities and a performance as part of Lunar New Year! We welcome children and their grown-ups to enjoy these fun dance and craft activities. The sessions create a friendly space to meet […] read more
With the generous support of Seeta Patel Dance, we’re excited to launch an exciting K-Pop dance project in Bristol, featuring: Inspired by the hit film K-Pop Demon Hunters, dancers at Movema’s classes were thrilled by the chance to learn authentic K-Pop choreography and performance style. Due to this enthusiasm, we’re delighted to welcome K-Pop specialist Coco Yeonsoo Do to Bristol! This […] read more
Job Description To support our mission, Movema is seeking a part-time Programme & Impact Manager. The preferred candidate should have excellent skills in coordinating projects and events, experience with fundraising, and a strong commitment to assessing, understanding, and reporting the impact of Movema’s work. The Programme & Impact Manager is responsible for managing and developing […] read more