One Dance UK’s Deputy Chief Executive Christopher Rodrieguez joined Akosua Boakye BEM, Jeanefer Jean-Charles and Vicki Igbokwe, members of the Black People in Dance in the UK (BPDUK), for a conversation to explore the newly founded group’s initiative pledge to dismantle inequalities against Black dancers across the sector. This was an open, frank discussion, looking at the effects of this past year on Black people in dance, and what further change the sector still has to make.

To discuss any of the points raised in this discussion, contact:
info@onedanceuk.org and blackpeopleindance@gmail.com

Black people in Dance in the UK is made up of: Akosua Boakye BEM, Jeanefer Jean-Charles, Vicki Igbokwe, Dr ‘H’ Patten MBE, Caramel Soldier, Joseph Toonga,  Sharon Watson and Martin Hylton.

Panel Discussion with Black People in Dance in the UK Podcast

As part of the anniversary celebrations of HOTFOOT magazine, Editorial Focus Group member Dr 'Funmi Adewole talks with Dr S. Ama Wray, former Chair of ADAD and a founding member of HOTFOOT. They discuss the magazine’s initial development, the importance of dance writing, what archiving and legacy can mean for dance, and about Dr Wray’s current work.

Dr S. Ama Wray is currently Associate Professor of Dance at the University of California, Irvine, USA, and received her PhD from the University of Surrey in 2016.

Dr Wray’s career has taken her worldwide. Within the realm of contemporary dance, Wray danced with flagship UK dance companies including London Contemporary Dance Theatre and Rambert Dance Company. As founding Artistic Director of JazzXchange her collaborator included Wynton Marsalis, Gary Grosby, Bobby McFerrin, Julian Joseph and Zoe Rahman. Her academic work led her to develop Embodiology® – a neo-African improvisation methodology that is integral to her teaching, artistic practice and interdisciplinary scholarship.

Dr S. Ama Wray In Conversation With Dr 'Funmi Adewole - HOTFOOT Autumn 2021

Founded in 1981 by three Black British men from Harehills, Leeds, Phoenix Dance Theatre is one of the UK’s leading contemporary dance companies. In 2021-2 the company celebrates 40 years since its inception with a series of special events honouring the company’s proud traditions and four decades of work.

One Dance UK Chief Executive Andrew Hurst MBE sat down with one of the company’s co-founders, David Hamilton MBE, and 2020-21 Artistic Director Dane Hurst, to talk about the company’s foundations and new direction, the importance of cultural exchange, and what exciting events we can expect as part of the celebrations.

Phoenix Dance Theatre @ 40 - Andrew Hurst MBE in conversation with Dane Hurst and David Hamilton MBE

One Dance UK's Chinyere Ogbue talks with Stuart Waters about his creative process for One Dance UK's magazine, ONE.

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