Over the last two years, Movema has been proud to be part of Trinity Community Arts ‘Cultural Alliance’ – an ambitious partnership bringing creativity into the heart of learning across three inner-city Bristol primary schools. As the project comes to a close, we’ve been reflecting on what we’ve learnt, what we’ve witnessed, and why creativity […] read more
Five years ago, a conversation sparked an idea. After attending an event as part of Bristol Refugee Festival, Movema’s Co-CEO, Penny Caffrey, and Melody from Bean Tree Café realised they shared the same vision: to create a celebration where local people and resettled communities could come together, share cultures and build connections. That conversation became […] read more
On Saturday 9th May, communities came together at the Royal West of England Academy for Dances of Diaspora! a vibrant celebration of culture, heritage, and connection through dance. Conceived by Diverse Artists Network in partnership with RWA Gallery, the event brought together dance artists, performers, facilitators, and participants from a wide range of cultural backgrounds […] read more
We’re proud to share that Movema has received funding from Arts Council England to evaluate the full legacy of Wildfire Rising – our transformative artist development programme supporting independent dance artists from the Global Majority, delivered in partnership with Cheshire Dance. Since 2020, we’ve engaged over 80 artists across Liverpool and Bristol, investing in their […] read more
We are really happy to see the return of our Everybody Dance Now project this Summer in partnership with Filwood Community Centre. We welcome children and their grown-ups to enjoy these fun dance and craft activities. The sessions create a friendly space to meet new people, get moving and trying new things! There will be […] read more
We are really happy to see the return of our Everybody Dance Now project in 2026 in partnership with Filwood Community Centre. Offering FREE weekly activities and a performance as part of Lunar New Year! We welcome children and their grown-ups to enjoy these fun dance and craft activities. The sessions create a friendly space to meet […] read more
We are really happy to see the return of our Everybody Dance Now project this Autumn in partnership with Filwood Community Centre. We welcome children and their grown-ups to enjoy these fun dance and craft activities. The sessions create a friendly space to meet new people, get moving and trying new things! There will be […] read more
We are seeking two Co-Chairs to share the responsibilities of leading the Board of Trustees. The Co-Chairs will provide strategic and governance oversight and direction for the sustainability of the organisation and its work for the benefit of its service users. We are seeking interest from people with a commitment to and interest in our […] read more
Movema is seeking a Co-Chair, and up to three new Trustees, to guide the organisation through its next exciting stage of development in Liverpool and Bristol. We are seeking interest from people with a commitment to and interest in our core purpose and we welcome approaches from those considering their first Chair / Trustee role […] read more
We’re all about celebrating East & South East Asian heritage in accessible and creative ways! Movema’s goal is to bring public spaces and events to life with exciting performances while making sure dancers, especially those from ESEA backgrounds, are represented & visible. We also want to create meaningful experiences for our communities, building connections through […] read more