Sunday, 30 June 2019
Sunday, 9 June 2019
Friday, 31 May 2019
Support, these students 1-3
We want to take 100 young Black dancers to see the legendary Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Sadler's Wells Theatre. CAN YOU HELP?
Since Artistry Youth Dance started in 2013, we've showcased and celebrated young dancers of African and Caribbean descent, and taken them to see live dance shows across a range of genres. We know from our own experiences and testimonials from our young dancers how important it is for them to see successful role models take up space in different dance genres that they once thought were not for people that looked like them.
About the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, led by Alvin Ailey and a group of young African-American modern dancers, have changed forever the perception of American dance forever.
The Ailey company has gone on to perform for an estimated 25 million people, 71 countries on six continents – as well as millions more through television broadcasts, film screenings, and online platforms. For more information about the company, visit: https://www.alvinailey.org
Why are we doing this?
For the Artistic Director of Artistry Youth Dance, Kamara Gray, seeing the AAADT literally changed her life. Like many other people from African and Caribbean descent the opportunity to be surrounded by such talented dancers was life changing.
Last time the Company came to Sadler's Wells, we took a group of 15 young Black dancers to see the company. This year we want to take 100. We want more young dancers of African and Caribbean descent to be uplifted, inspired, and encouraged to pursue their dreams in dance, the Arts, or whatever career path they choose. Can you help us make this a reality?
Here are some costs:
1 x ticket for a young person - £12
10 x tickets for young people - £120
1 x programme for a young person - £4.00
We want to crowdfund and reach the target of amount £1600! Any donation small or large will be greatly appreciated!
Help us to encourage the next generation of young black dancers to reach their potential, and SHINE!
THANK YOU!
Since Artistry Youth Dance started in 2013, we've showcased and celebrated young dancers of African and Caribbean descent, and taken them to see live dance shows across a range of genres. We know from our own experiences and testimonials from our young dancers how important it is for them to see successful role models take up space in different dance genres that they once thought were not for people that looked like them.
About the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, led by Alvin Ailey and a group of young African-American modern dancers, have changed forever the perception of American dance forever.
The Ailey company has gone on to perform for an estimated 25 million people, 71 countries on six continents – as well as millions more through television broadcasts, film screenings, and online platforms. For more information about the company, visit: https://www.alvinailey.org
Why are we doing this?
For the Artistic Director of Artistry Youth Dance, Kamara Gray, seeing the AAADT literally changed her life. Like many other people from African and Caribbean descent the opportunity to be surrounded by such talented dancers was life changing.
Last time the Company came to Sadler's Wells, we took a group of 15 young Black dancers to see the company. This year we want to take 100. We want more young dancers of African and Caribbean descent to be uplifted, inspired, and encouraged to pursue their dreams in dance, the Arts, or whatever career path they choose. Can you help us make this a reality?
Here are some costs:
1 x ticket for a young person - £12
10 x tickets for young people - £120
1 x programme for a young person - £4.00
We want to crowdfund and reach the target of amount £1600! Any donation small or large will be greatly appreciated!
Help us to encourage the next generation of young black dancers to reach their potential, and SHINE!
THANK YOU!
Support, these students 3-3
Let's support this, as we know everyone has to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Sunday, 7 April 2019
One Dance UK
It's day 5 of #DancePassion!
Did you see our 'Black Dance in Britain 1930s-1990's' exhibition? If you missed it, find it here: http://bit.ly/2HXNQWQ
Check out what Phoenix Dance and more are up to today here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/errz3d/live/c4rp5v
Tuesday, 26 March 2019
Bad Girls, The Musical
Performed by The Third Year Urdang Students
Director : Laura Checkley
Musical Director: Matthew Samer
Choreographer: Philip Michael Thomas
Dance Captain: Elizabeth Armstrong
This performance was outstanding with the highest level of energy. In fact it was live and direct. They performed as if they were in real life. Living it in the now. We the audience, entered into their prison lives and the stories that their lives now found the girls unfolded to us.
We very quickly bonded with the different characters. Your head or heart, could take sides at speed. The prison officers helped to push the different outcomes, of the girls. Strong acting and singing made us develop an understanding for each drama we faced. Athena Collins has a beautiful voice. Adam Claydon played a very hard character, well and Sophie Golden also held her own.
The whole cast and ensemble brought an abundance of wit and honesty to stage.
Performed by The Third Year Urdang Students
Director : Laura Checkley
Musical Director: Matthew Samer
Choreographer: Philip Michael Thomas
Dance Captain: Elizabeth Armstrong
This performance was outstanding with the highest level of energy. In fact it was live and direct. They performed as if they were in real life. Living it in the now. We the audience, entered into their prison lives and the stories that their lives now found the girls unfolded to us.
We very quickly bonded with the different characters. Your head or heart, could take sides at speed. The prison officers helped to push the different outcomes, of the girls. Strong acting and singing made us develop an understanding for each drama we faced. Athena Collins has a beautiful voice. Adam Claydon played a very hard character, well and Sophie Golden also held her own.
The whole cast and ensemble brought an abundance of wit and honesty to stage.
Sunday, 10 March 2019
Sunday, 3 March 2019
Merrily We Roll Along
Director: Hannah Chissick
Musical Director: David Randall
Choreographer; Philip Michael Thomas
Lighting Designer: Andrew Ellis
Dance Captain: Louisa Anderson
The characters were all very strong. Mary Flynn acted by Lydia Tuffy was true to detail. She was funny, sad and in love.
The other characters Franklin Shepard actor Jack Chambers and Charley Kringas and played by Jordan Abey displayed a good understanding of the roles. Tabitha Farley, Ronny Shevill and Zoe Louise all had strong voice for song.
Saturday, 2 March 2019
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