Between March and May 2022, Movema delivered an Artist Development programme engaging with members of the local community to up-skill as community dance artists. Supported by LCVS. The programme specifically targeted: unemployed persons, single-parent families, persons from the global majority, people with disabilities &/or mental health difficulties, and women. The project delivered a structured programme […] read more
Congratulations to Ithalia for being awarded Runner Up for Arts and Culture at the Merseyside Women of The Year awards 2022! The event champions change, supports women and demands the recognition of their work and achievements, whilst helping to raise money for chosen various local charities and Merseyside Women of the Year Legacy Awards. The awards […] read more
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
We’re looking for 20 performers based in or near Liverpool to be part this very exciting and vibrant journey of creative rehearsals and an explosive Indian Fusion performance! We welcome people of all backgrounds, with no need for previous dance experience. Age 8 & upwards. Shakti will be about celebrating the feminine within all of […] read more
Movema’s signature World Dance sessions return for 2022, bringing fun & friendly dance classes to Toxteth and the local community every Saturday morning. Providing time and space to reconnect with others, Movema’s Saturday class will celebrate cultures from around the world, sharing in dances from Africa, China, India, Brazil & more! Suitable for ages 5+, […] 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
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
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
Announcing an exciting new partnership with the Invisible Wind Factory Rollerdrome!! Movema will be one of the new collaborators at the Fitness Factory, which melds getting fit and feeling good, with the high-tech, artistic, immersive experiences that the IWF Team is known for! We’ll be commencing with Undulating Rhythms African Dance with Ithalia Forel and Wild […] read more