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
From 1st June Movema and Rise will be back at The Island in Bristol, and will we running our popular World Fusion adult dance class on Tuesdays at 7.30- 8.30pm. As well as 11 in-person spaces, we will also have the class available on Zoom. And there are some small community events coming up too! […] read more
Calling for video submissions for our Knowle West Bling music video!! In Bristol, Movema and partners Rise YouthDance have been awarded a Dance Connects Residency by Bristol Dance Futures, and are working with Filwood Community Centre & their Filwood Fantastic programme to bring some ‘dance happenings’ to the local area and online! The first part […] read more