It has been wonderful to be part of the Chance 2 Dance course with Movema. I really wanted to just dance but also wanted to learn more about history, culture and origin of each dance style. This course has helped to really build my confidence and it has been really nice to meet lots of […] read more
Hi, I’m Kelly – a creative currently expanding my training in dance. I am really passionate about using dance as a way to support those who struggle with their mental health. The best thing about the Making Moves course for me has to be the staff – they are so supportive and I especially enjoyed […] read more
I am a creative/dance professional, currently working on improving my versatility skills and expanding my dance career. I am passionate about helping people and leaving a positive impact wherever I go, through dance and/or as a person. My favourite thing about the course: Getting to know people that share the same experience as me (common […] read more
I am a performer and theatre maker based in Liverpool. It’s been a pleasure working on Movema’s Water Tiger project as music producer and costume designer. I am passionate about Storytelling, particularly stories related to diverse backgrounds outside of trauma as a person of colour. I like to incorporate music, movement and games in these […] 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
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
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 project with Movema and Filwood Community Centre in Knowle West, Bristol. The project aims are getting the community active, making new connections, building new skills, supporting families, whilst encouraging positivity and pride in the local area. The project started as one of four ‘Dance Connects’ artist residencies awarded by Bristol Dance Futures […] read more