Movema is partnering with Trinity, a community arts centre in East Bristol to deliver a year-long dance programme to local schools and community groups.The programme, made possible by support from the Coutts foundation, launches in Autumn 2022, with activities planned throughout 2023 and will work with children, young people and communities whose opportunity to take […] read more
Bringing communities together is what we strive for. Movema Bristol were delighted to partner with the Bean Tree Cafe, Bridges For Communities and South Gloucestershire Race Equality Network to host Celebrate With Me – a celebration of dance and culture, which was part of Bristol Refugee Festival. Huge thanks to all of the performers and […] read more
The Movema Bristol team are so happy to mark our new partnership with Trinity Community Arts by delivering three workshops as part of The Garden Party: Revolution Sounds at The Trinity Centre this weekend. Based on the themes ‘Dances of Resistance’ we ran inclusive workshops enjoyed by people of different life experiences.Flamenco facilitated by Penny […] read more
We’re thrilled to have been shortlisted for the Community Champions Award! A big thank you to everyone for all the support & congratulations to all nominees! The One Dance UK Awards are an annual celebration for people from across the dance sector to unite, celebrate, acknowledge and reward the people who have made an impact […] read more
Our amazing community project Everybody Dance Now is back after summer! We are hugely grateful for funding from the Quartet Community Foundation, and Bristol City Council, which allows us to continue the great work connecting to families and individuals in Filwood, Knowle West. Sharing dance and crafts and engaging people of different backgrounds to create new friendships […] read more
Congratulations to Movema’s World Fusion adult dance group who rocked the 50th Bristol Harbour Festival as part of the Dance Stage in Millennium Square! The set included Dancehall, Salsa, Reggaeton and Soca, bringing the beat to the crowd!Choreography & facilitation by Charlie White and Aemilia Hylton, part of the Movema Bristol team. Our classes are […] read more
Our amazing community project Everybody Dance Now is now into it’s second year! We are hugely grateful for funding from the Quartet Community Foundation, and Bristol City Council, which allows us to continue the great work connecting to families and individuals in Filwood, Knowle West. Sharing dance and crafts and engaging people of different backgrounds […] 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
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