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African Dance & Drumming

Africa Oyé and MDI are hosting a dance and drumming workshop with the amazing Haja Madagascar. Those of you at Africa Oyé Festival 2014 will remember their joyful & inspirational workshop at the Oyé Active Zone with Movema. [separator] Workshop details: 1st March 4-5pm at MDI, 24 Hope Street Liverpool. Free for young children from […] read more

Ceili Dance

Movema’s World Dance programme continues with another leap, this time from China to Ireland to learn some Ceili and Irish step dance sequences. Classes are every Thursday 6.30- 7.30pm at MDI Studio, 24 Hope Street Liverpool L1 9BX. 11 Feb – 17 March 2016 All welcome from 8yrs old (under 16 with an adult). [separator] […] read more

Chinese New Year

This weekend Movema are celebrating in both Liverpool and Bristol with exciting dance performances and workshops inspired by Chinese Arts and the Year of the Monkey! [separator] Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Park Street. Saturday 6th Feb: 3.20- 4.20pm Movema Chinese Fusion performance of San Jiao and workshop Sunday 7th Feb: 3.05 -4.05 Movema Chinese […] read more

Trailblazer Champion

Ithalia has been named one of the 2016-17 One Dance Uk Trailblazer Champions, cultivating excellence in African people’s dance. Since becoming a Trailblazer, Ithalia says she recognised her role within the sector, which she believes is to enable others to experience, learn and to understand and value Dance of the African Diaspora.   Ithalia sees […] read more

Yoga YES I CAN!

Mondays 11am – 12.30pm YES I CAN! Is a new programme brought to you by Movema’s Moving Minds in the Community team. We are providing Yoga sessions for health and well-being. The weekly sessions are relaxing and invigorating to stretch and strengthen the body and mind.  Suitable for beginners and open for all (over 16 […] read more

Indian Dance Masterclass

Sat 12th March 2016 Movema’s World Dance Masterclass programme continues with Indian Dance! We are thrilled to have Leena Patel from BollyFlex lead two specialist workshops to suit both experienced dancers and dance enthusiasts! Take part in this exciting series of incredible masterclasses featuring world famous dancers and choreographers.  These artists have never visited the […] read more

Timetable

We run weekly classes for adults in Liverpool & Bristol and are recommencing our FREE dance project ‘Unlock the Box’ for children & young people in Liverpool supported by BBC Children in Need. Check out the timetable in your area and drop-in to a class at any time! Liverpool Timetable Bristol Timetable read more

Chinese Masterclass

Chinese Contemporary Dance Masterclass with YuYu Rau 5th December 2015 11-1pm  Advanced Class (for dancers with a professional qualification or at least three years experience) 2-4pm  Open Class (suitable for beginners and improvers) Venue: LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts), Studio E7 Hope Street Entrance, Liverpool L1 9HF [separator] Costs: Early-bird tickets available until 2nd December […] read more

African Dance Masterclass

Merlin Nyakam Masterclass 16th September LIPA An exciting year-round programme of incredible dance experiences featuring world famous dancers and choreographers, never before seen in the North West, bursting with authenticity and energy to inspire and push your skills to their limit. Merlin Nyakam from Companie LaCalebasse will be launching our programme on the 16th September! Merlin […] read more

Classes moved to MDI

Summer timetable at Merseyside Dance Initiative (MDI) Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to move our classes with immediate effect!! We are happy to say we will be moving to the lovely MDI Studio 24 Hope St, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 9BX. Starting Tuesday 21th July 2015. [separator] Summer Dates: ZUMBA Tuesday 21st July – […] read more