MAKING TRACKS: Neo African Voices in Movement and Dance 5th & 6th June
Fri, Jun 06
|IRIE! dance theatre
This unique two day intensive invites dancers, movers, and creators to explore contemporary perspectives on movement rooted in responding to African and Caribbean heritage. Delve into innovative techniques, improvisation methods, and choreographic exploration guided by four exceptional practitioners
Time & Location
Jun 06, 2025, 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
IRIE! dance theatre, Fordham Park, Angus St, London SE14 6LU, UK
Guests
About the event
IRIE! dance theatre stands as a pivotal force within the UK's cultural landscape, dedicated for nearly four decades to championing dance forms rooted in African and Caribbean heritage. The MAKING TRACKS workshop series, "Neo African Voices in Movement and Dance," scheduled for June 5th and 6th and featuring a quartet of distinguished tutors—Akiem Toussaint Buck, Waddah Sinada, Francis Angol and Shea Best—promises a dynamic exploration of contemporary diasporic expression with Q&A by Dr 'H' Patten. MAKING TRACKS workshop's theme "Neo African Voices in Movement and Dance," underpinnings, the tutors' expertise, and the potential benefits for participants, while critically highlighting the need for verification of essential logistical details.
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