Creative Dance London

15/11/2022

WE HAVE PAUSED CREATIVE DANCE LONDON UNTIL MID 2023 WHILST WE CONSIDER OUR FUTURE AS A CIC.

WE AIM TO BE BACK STRONGER, SUSTAINABLE AND WITH NEW INNOVATIVE THINKING.

UNTIL THEN CONTACT OUR FOUNDER FOR ALL ENQUIRIES: INFO.ELIZABETHROSEARIFIEN.COM

Our weekly sessions will continue to be run by - Molly Wright and Laura Pick. The sessions will run though Mollys company 'Damn Fine Dance'. Sign up to their newsletter for further information: https://mailchi.mp/b078768eb5f7/damn-fine-dance

The last two years have taught us all a lot about adapting and resilience and despite the turbulence the world has faced we are proud to have welcomed over 2000 movers and shakers from all across the globe to unite during this time to benefit yourselves and your health. We created quality content with a lot of thought and consideration for the communities needs in person and online and had numerous monumental achievements which you were at the core of.

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"Thank you everyone who has supported this new venture of mine, you have inspired me beyond my wildest dreams. I am welcoming this new chapter with an open mind and open arms. I can't wait to come back to you all in the future with a more sustainable model. Until we dance together again, a heartfelt thank you, dance on."

Founder - Elizabeth Arifien.

This is the easiest way to find out what we are up to, when you can dance with us and where our performances, events or sessions are being held. So what are you waiting for, sign up and get dancing!

27/10/2022

New chapters. - https://mailchi.mp/00ae6db4e1cb/new-sessions-9213561

26/10/2022

Tomorrow we have a very important newsletter update which addresses the future of Creative Dance London. If you are yet to sign up for our updates you can do so below.

https://creativedancelondon.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5f624f047de8b2c209a14a667&id=b69f5e0a17

Dance on.

19/10/2022

Just leaving this reminder here for you...

15/10/2022

We create transformation through dance with a vision for a world that celebrates individuals for who they are.

We welcome adults of all ages and abilities to our sessions and if you are yet to understand what we do we hope you'll watch our film via the link below or book into one of our sessions.

Dance on.

SCHEDULE
https://www.creativedancelondon.org/schedule

WATCH 'TAKEN BY THE HAND'
https://www.nowness.com/series/age-appropiate/taken-by-the-hand

11/10/2022

'Taken by the Hand' | Now live on NOWNESS 🥂

To create this film it has taken many years, beautiful collaborations and passion. We couldn't be prouder of the results.

You can watch 'Taken by the Hand' exclusively on Nowness for the next 15 days.

"We have one life, so dance" Dr Jackie Richards (dancer in Taken by the Hand).

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Director: Tom Sloan

Creative Director & Choreographer:

Director of photography: Alex Reid

Art Director: Tim Hughes

Editor: Ben Boullier

Composer & Instrumentalist:

Stylist: Lorna McGee

Hair Stylist: Eliot McQueen

Makeup Artist: Lydia Ward Smith

Production:Lalaland Productions

Supported by:
Arts Council England
Prolighting London
Panavision
Creative Dance London

Five worlds collide for one unifying dance in this unapologetic account of life and its journey

06/10/2022

The launch of our first film has arrived! - https://mailchi.mp/d0ab4727ca42/new-sessions-9180245

28/09/2022

As the colder days/nights creep in don't let your physical practice slip. Why not reduce your travel time and make the most of your homely space by moving with us online. We have a nurturing movement session on Mondays at 10am (UK time). We hope to see you there, book here: https://www.creativedancelondon.org/schedule/groove-and-go

18/09/2022

With the bank holiday upon us, why not join us online at 10am for an improvisation based dance session? Clear your thoughts and feelings and we promise to leave you energised and fulfilled for the week ahead. Don't stop yourself, hit the link in the bio.

Dance on.

15/09/2022

Sessions are back! - https://mailchi.mp/8be0d430e846/new-sessions

14/09/2022

JOIN US online and in person from 19 September.
Book via the link in the bio for 'Groove and Go!'

Expect high quality facilitation which will take you way beyond technique and into a space of physical investigation. Our sessions focus on structured dance improvisation, you will be invited to visualise, make associations and be open and willing to move like you have never moved before.

Join online at 10am (BST)
or
Join in person in Tottenham at 10am (BST).

Dance on.

13/09/2022

Oleksandr Shapoval, soloist of Ukrainian Nationale Opera & Ballet , Honored Artist of Ukraine, died in combat near Mayorsk, Donetsk region. He went to the frontlines as a volunteer and served as a gr***de launcher. RIP, Hero.

One of our team members (Laura Pick) was moved to honour Oleksandr and wrote this very touching poem.

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He should be sat in costume
Waiting for his call
Instead he's on the battlefield
Giving it his all

He should be warming up
His body toned and sleek
Instead he's throwing hand gr***des
Fighting on little sleep

He should be in the wings
or taking one last bow
Instead he's lying broken
The world applauds him now

The dancers and the techies
The farmers and the kids
All out of place and out of time
All fighting just to live

They should be safe at home
Like we're allowed to be
Somewhere he is dancing
I just wish that we could see.

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Dance on.