See new work created by Liverpool-based artists from the African Diaspora:
Ithalia Johnson
Ithalia Johnson presents The Untold Stories of a Carnival Queen, a new piece exploring female empowerment, discrimination, bodily autonomy and sexual exploitation. The show will feature community performers from Dancing Queens.
Afro Dance Academy
A performance sharing African culture through movement, showcasing the richness and diversity of Afro dance styles, including Afro House, Afrodance, and Amapiano.
Ruvimbo Bliss Munodawafa
Musikana Webasa (House Girl) is a performance examining the role and treatment of young female domestic workers in Zimbabwe, using contemporary dance theatre to highlight issues of disparity, depression, loneliness, abuse, the traditional gaze, aims, hope, ambitions and dreams.
New works by Afro Dance Academy and Ruvimbo Bliss Munodawafa have been commissioned by Culture Liverpool, funded by UKSPF, for Leap Dance Festival.
Part of Leap Dance Festival 2025: https://www.leapfestival.co.uk/
An evening of new dance works, where movement intersects with the digital world…
5.30pm
Pei Yee Tong
A collaboration fusing dance live (contemporary and traditional Chinese styles), with spoken word and film by Noel Jones. The piece is inspired by the increase of hate towards Asian communities. during the pandemic.
6.30pm
Kudera + Mpearsonater
What have we become? Is a collaborative project with garment designer Alena Kudera, who has created wearable sculptures from landfill-bound fast fashion and single use plastic. The costumes inspired the movements of three dancers who will perform to an original score.
8pm
Mudanza Collective
The Loss of innocence is a performance by four dancers, exploring the hardship and heartache on the journey into adult/womanhood, and the potential of finding solace in community. Inspired by resilient female figures throughout history and in film, as well as martial arts.
Amy Milson
Unseen is a concept video exploring Amy’s experiences with Visual Impairment and Periventricular Leukomalacia, featuring three movement artists, and combines dance, music and spoken word. Co-commissioned by Culture Liverpool and DaDaFest for Leap Dance Festival.
All works shared are new commissions by Culture Liverpool, funded by UKSPF with additional support and collaboration via Leap and DaDaFest.
Part of Leap Dance Festival 2025: https://www.leapfestival.co.uk/
Movema World Dance charity are excited to bring back their annual, FREE, community get-together event “Big Union”, 11am-4pm on Saturday 22nd March 2025 at The Black-E, Great George Street, Liverpool city centre and everyone is invited!
The Big Union brings people together to celebrate our shared humanity by connecting through culture. The event will be bursting with exciting multicultural arts activities, bringing together Liverpool’s dynamic community arts organisations… and all for FREE! Try out different fun dance and music styles from around the world in friendly workshops, watch some performances from exciting city artists try some food from around the world and meet new people.
The Ultimate Pop Concert!
Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage!
Come and join them for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment.
Let’s ‘Shake it Off’ to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to ‘Flowers’ with Miley Cyrus; dust off all our best dance moves to ‘Vampires’ with Olivia Rodrigo, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as ‘Espresso’. Watch the girls delight the audience in this incredible concert with a huge pop party to finish the show.
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets creates unforgettable memories for children and families. This show is the Ultimate Concert Experience!
So grab your tickets today! … and don’t forget those friendship bracelets!
See you at the show!
After last year’s successful premier, Crown Ballet returns this year to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of Swan Lake.
Crown Ballet presents to you the most famous Ballet of all time. Swan Lake is one of Tchaikovsky’s best works, featuring some of ballet’s most memorable music and breath-taking dance.
Swan Lake is a tale of two young women, Odette and Odilie, who resembles each other so strikingly one can easily be mistaken for the other.
It is the compelling legend of a tragic romance in which a princess, Odette, is turned into a swan by an evil curse. Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful young woman, he is instantly captivated – will his love prove strong enough to break the evil spell that she is under?
Swan Lake is full of mystery and romance and has captured the imagination of generations over the years and it continues to attract worldwide audiences, young and old.
A wonderful evening out and memories which you will cherish long after the final curtain falls!
Movema’s world fusion classes for everyone. Movema is a charity that bring communities together through high quality dance experiences.
The team run dance classes and events for people of all backgrounds and abilities, celebrating diversity and culture, and believe in the power of dance to make a difference!
Dance styles will include:
Chinese
Indian & Bollywood
Irish
African
Brazilian
and many many more.
Are you aged 16-24? Always wanted to produce your own electronic music? Got skills already that you want to develop?
Starting on Monday 10th March, 6pm – 8pm they’re partnering with Scrapyard Studios for a 6 week series of music production skills workshops as part of their project: Queue Up And Dance.
Every Monday 10th March – 14th April, 6pm, Scrapyard Studios
Melissa Kains, founder of female and non-binary DJ collective Sisu Crew will lead the workshops teaching us how to mix using different equipment, set up the decks and produce our own tracks.There’s also a chance to perform live mixing with your own track at a very special Quadrant Park event in May.
*Please note* one booking signs you up for all 6 of the workshops running every Monday from 10th March, 6pm – 8pm.
Queue Up And Dance celebrates legendary Bootle nightclub Quadrant Park, the UK’s first legal rave all-nighter. Although the club was short-lived, growing popular in early 1990 and closing at the end of 1991, it played a pivotal role in the evolution of club culture in the North West and beyond.
Queue Up And Dance is being funded by the Historic England Everyday Heritage grant programme, celebrating working-class histories. Made possible with National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players and UKSPF who provided funding for laptops and software.
These free sessions are for adults who identify as LGBTQIA+, with no prior dance experience necessary! The aim of this project is to get people dancing, create an inclusive space, and tackle isolation that LGBTQIA+ people may experience in other areas of their lives.
Each week you will learn a new dance sequence to iconic pop hits.
Studio 2 Arts Bar Hope Street L1 9BY
Tuesdays, 7pm – 8pm
FREE (booking recommended)
LGBTQIA+ people from across the Liverpool City Region are all welcome. Join them for a fun and inclusive class that will help you stay fit and active!
Supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and ACC Liverpool.
Rhythm of the Dance will return to the UK in the Summer of 2025, its 26th year of touring the world in over 50 countries, arriving at the Floral Pavilion on 29 July 2025.
This mesmerising show features world class musicians who play LIVE on stage, Star vocalists singing live and WORLD champion dancers.
The show is a completely captivating experience of pulsating rhythms with slick choreography performed at lightning speed by its ensemble of Champion step dancers and live band bringing audiences to their feet around the World.
Join us on this thrilling breathtaking journey through Ireland’s history from the ancient, to the modern, urban Ireland that we see today.
It will be Irish in essence with a new edge, the show is bursting with talent. Don’t miss it at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton on Tuesday 29 July 2025 – book your tickets now online at Rhythm of the Dance – Floral Pavilion
Join the fun for a thrilling evening at the Dollar Bills Burlesque, Student Showcase!! Where their talented students make their dazzling debut!
Hosted and curated by none other than burlesque icon, recognised as top 24 worldwide influential performers – Miss Baby Daisy.Witness brand new burlesque acts as our budding performers take to the stage with flair, creativity and Dollar Bills power. The night will culminate with solo performances and a group debut, showcasing all the hard work and passion they’ve poured into their craft. Whether you’re a seasoned burlesque fan or new to the scene, this showcase promises an unforgettable experience filled with glamour, passion and celebration of the art of tease!
And here’s the best part- Hope street Theatre is a BYOB venue. So feel free to bring your own booze and light refreshments to enjoy during the show.
