A programme of FREE conversations, masterclasses & weekly sessions which provide a platform for Black dance artists to be celebrated, listened to and supported. In response to the #BlackLivesMatter movement and to celebrate Black History Month, our ‘Spread Your Wings’ programme of events aims to highlight and celebrate the artistic excellence of the African Diaspora, in addition to […] read more
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Refugee Week 15-21 June
For Refugee Week 2020 Movema are celebrating and giving thanks to all people and cultures of the world. Dance is a tool for expression and connection, and there is so much to learn and share with each other. Dancers from the Movema team, alongside trainees from our ‘Chance to Dance’ project share some of their […] 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
St Paul’s Carnival Bristol
6 July 2019 St Paul’s Bristol This year Liverpool Movema directors will be joining Penny for Carnival in Bristol!! The Bloco of 80 people will be made up of; three adult dance groups from Bristol’s World Fusion class run by Movema and RISE, Funk Supreme and Bruk out as well as a team of fantastic […] 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
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
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
Moving Minds at Kuumba Imani
Movema had an amazing day getting people moving at Kuumba Imani with Mary Seacole House in Liverpool for Cultural Appreciation Day. Thanks to LCVS Cohesion Fund United Way for making it possible. See us on Northwest tonight! https://www.facebook.com/Movema/photos/a.712935532067885.1073741838.291146307580145/1602739499754146/?type=3 read more
Classes
Movema are offering a range of dance classes for diverse communities in Bristol and Liverpool. Most sessions are drop-in and we always welcome new members. read more
Bristol Harbour Festival
17th July 2016 Bristol City Centre Penny from Movema and Helen from RISE are pleased to be bringing their World Fusion community group to Bristol Harbour Festival to perform at the Dance Village alongside some amazing UK and international performers. The World Fusion dancers attend our weekly adult class on Tuesdays 7.30pm at The Island […] read more