Aleasandra Seutin launched our International Dance Masterclass series sharing West African Dance based on Germaine Acogny Technique, as well as repertoire from Vocab and Boy Breaking Glass. The workshop day also opened Spread Your Wings, Movema’s Black History Month programme. The masterclasses are part of Movema’s new associate artist development programme Wildfire Rising, a programme […] read more
Liverpool Chinese New Year Workshops and Performance Group Movema’s community group are performing for our 13th annual Chinese New Year Festival in Liverpool Chinatown. This year will be bigger and better as we are celebrating two years in one! Water Tiger, funded by ACE (Arts Council England), and Liverpool City Council, will be part of the city wide celebration […] read more
Spread Your Wings Spread your wings is a programme that Movema designed in response to the Black Lives Matter movement 2020, a response to create a platform for black communities and dance artists to be celebrated, listened to and supported. With the ambition of creating and developing channels of communication for ongoing support, networking and […] read more
Chamajama: Africa Oyé family party Sunday 12th September 2021 at District & Yard, Liverpool. There are TWO FREE PARTIES throughout the day. The first will be held 12pm – 3pm, and the second 4pm – 7pm. (Doors 15 mins before). This event is FREE, however to guarantee yourself entry make sure you grab a ticket: […] read more
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
Throughout the pandemic, Movema has taken a low-risk approach in keeping our team, participants and audiences safe. Whilst our staff have worked hard to deliver our classes and projects successfully online over the past year, we recognise the value of our communities reconnecting physically. In the coming months, we will be working as a team […] read more
Announcing an exciting new partnership with the Invisible Wind Factory Rollerdrome!! Movema will be one of the new collaborators at the Fitness Factory, which melds getting fit and feeling good, with the high-tech, artistic, immersive experiences that the IWF Team is known for! We’ll be commencing with Undulating Rhythms African Dance with Ithalia Forel and Wild […] read more
Saturday was an incredible day of walkabouts performances of our #TakingFlight birds across Liverpool City with @culture_liverpool Without Walls! ⭐ The Phoenix, Sankofa Bird, Liver Bird and Peacock took to the streets to wow audiences along Castle Street! Inspired by themes of migration and journeys shared by the communities we engage with. More to come from this […] read more
Everybody Dance Now is a dance residency at Filwood Community Centre with Movema and Rise Youth Dance. As part of the programme, we are running a series of free workshops during the summer, leading to a carnival performance on Saturday 7th August as part of Filwood Community Market! We welcome people of all abilities to join us for some fun, uplifting dance […] read more