30 Year Anniversary Thank you to all the Movema team, artists, photographers, technicians, volunteers, family and friends for making our 13th Oyé Active zone so special! Big appreciations the Oyé team and Arts Council England for creating the space for us to host our magical programme of local, national and international artists! Thank you to […] read more
Tag: African
Black History Month
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
Africa Oyé Family Day
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
Positive Vibration Festival
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
Slavery Remembrance Day
23 August 2019 Liverpool City Centre Movema will be parading with the amazing drummers of Katumba for the forth year! Strengthening our communities and giving remembrance through music and dance. read more
Africa Oyé 2019
22 & 23 June 2019 Sefton Park Liverpool The Oyé Village – Oyé Active Zone This year we are celebrating Movema’s 10th Birthday and our 10th year running the Oyé Active Zone!! To celebrate our first decade, we will have performances and workshops for you to enjoy, each day of the festival. Bringing the best African diaspora dance styles for […] read more
African Dance Class
Liverpool classes return WC 9th September 2019 African dance with live drumming!! Sessions are open to all ages and levels. Mondays 6-7pm at LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) Checkout our class timetable for Liverpool OR Bristol read more
Africa Oyé Active Zone 2018
16- 17th June 2018 Sefton Park Liverpool It’s time for another exciting Oyé festival packed with free dance and music workshops. Brought to you by Movema and friends, featuring Juba do Leao, Capoeira For All, Liver Drummers, Afrobeats Liverpool and much more! Workshops and demonstrations will include; Afro-Caribbean, Samba de Roda, Yoga, World Fusion, Salsa […] read more
Rosangela Silvestre Masterclass
Movema are very pleased to announce that we are bringing Rosangela Silvestre, internationally renowned Brazilian dancer, choreographer and teacher to Liverpool for the first time, to deliver a movement an evening of powerful dance with live music from master drummer Alysson Bruno as part of their UK tour 2018. [separator] Liverpool Workshop 21st May 2018. […] read more
Africa Oyé – Oyé Active Zone
Africa Oyé 2017 – 25th Anniversary Festival! Sefton Park, Liverpool Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th June 2017 12:30pm – 9:30pm both days / Admission: FREE. It’s that time of year again! Movema and friends bring you an amazing array of dance & music for you to try at the OAZ (Oye Active Zone). [separator] Saturday: […] read more