In this episode of dance moves people, we chat with alumni from Fabric's Centre for Advanced Dance Training (CAT). We explore their journeys in dance, reflecting on their experiences in the programme and how it has shaped their careers. Each guest brings a unique perspective, sharing their stories of growth, transformation, and the importance of community in the dance world. Featuring: Rickae Hewitt-Martin, the founder of Vehdance & Movement who began her dance journey as a young child in...

In the first part of a conversation with past and current curators of the nottdance festival, Andi Johnson, De Montfort PhD student and Organisational Archive Researcher, focuses on the festival's rich history and its significant role in shaping the dance landscape in Nottingham and beyond. nottdance is a festival of extraordinary dance, presenting choreographic ideas and works from across the city of Nottingham and around the world, asking "What can dance be?" The festival has always embrace...

In the second part of this conversation, past and current nottdance curators Bill Gee, Jane Greenfield, Nicky Napier and Paul Russ talk with De Montfort PhD student and Organisational Archive Researcher Andi Johnson about the innovative programming and curatorial processes that have shaped the festival over the years. nottdance is a festival of extraordinary dance, presenting choreographic ideas and works from across the city of Nottingham and around the world, asking "What can dance be?" The...

Fat Dance | Dança Gorda is funded by the British Council’s International Collaboration Grants, designed to support UK and overseas organisations to collaborate on international arts projects. FABRIC is a lead partner, alongside Corpo Rastreado (BR). The project was instigated by the artists, and Fabric was thrilled to be invited into that process. Jussara Belchior (BR) is a fat ballerina who also works as a choreographer, a collaborator in other artists’ projects, and a researcher of practice...

Alan Lyddiard is on a mission to create, with others, extraordinary performances and build long-lasting relationships with older people, locally, nationally, and internationally. He retired in 2014 at the age of 65 and went to live in Spain. He was bored after two weeks and decided to set up The Performance Ensemble, a company of older artists, with founding chair, Mandy Stewart. He settled in Leeds and started working at Leeds Playhouse with their older person project, Heydays. Since t...

Cool Company is a dance improvisation ensemble for people aged 55 and over, based in Nottingham Contemporary. Referencing current exhibitions, they explore and develop relationships between visual arts and movement. Key to these workshops is the integration of social and creative elements, which empower the work of the group. Workshops are facilitated by Deane McQueen, professional choreographer, director and Backlit Gallery Studio artist. Lucy Suggate is working with Cool Company during nott...

Welcome to dance moves people, a podcast from Fabric. Fabric is a strategic dance development organisation based in the Midlands, UK, with sites in the cities of Birmingham and Nottingham. In these conversations, we invite artists, partners, collaborators, and friends to share their stories about Fabric, the sector, and what dance choreography and art mean to them, ultimately revealing the social value of dance. Please like and subscribe on your usual podcast platform. Visit nottdance F...

This is the second episode in a series of one-hour ‘In Conversation with’ zoom sessions, inviting Critical Mass leads and organisers to share the story of their role in the project, how the experience has influenced/changed their practice and 3 key learning points they want to share with dance professionals interested in working inclusively. This episode includes Rachel Liggitt who was the Inclusion Champion on Critical Mass 2022. Learn more about the Dance Leaders Group here Learn more ab...

This the first episode in a series of one-hour ‘In Conversation with’ zoom sessions, inviting Critical Mass leads and organisers to share the story of their role in the project, how the experience has influenced/changed their practice and 3 key learning points they want to share with dance professionals interested in working inclusively. This episode includes Zoie Golding MBE who was the Lead Artist on Critical Mass 2022. Learn more about the Dance Leaders Group here Learn more abou...

In Episode 3 Shane speaks with Brazilian-born Theatre Director, Ramiro Silveira about his physical-theatre practises, the relevance of physicality in drama and plays and Brazil’s place on the global stage. This is part of Shane's curated Dance Insights Online programme, Shane Shambhu brings a series of short conversations expanding our understanding of dance, theatre and culture.

In Episode 4 Shane speaks with Paul Anthony Morris about the importance of dance in his work and it’s relevance and his own unique physical training approach and its effect on actors. This is part of Shane's curated Dance Insights Online programme, Shane Shambhu brings a series of short conversations expanding our understanding of dance, theatre and culture.

In Episode 2 Shane speaks with Kristine Landon-Smith about her approach to intra-cultural creating and its importance, development of physical actions and abstraction in theatre contexts and why there is a lack of female directors and choreographers. This is part of Shane's curated Dance Insights Online programme, Shane Shambhu brings a series of short conversations expanding our understanding of dance, theatre and culture.

In Episode 1 Shane speaks with acclaimed and noted Theatre Director, Jatinder Verma about process and methodologies, how his practice from Sanskrit Theatre has evolved and they converse on the differences between dance and theatre. This is part of Shane's curated Dance Insights Online programme, Shane Shambhu brings a series of short conversations expanding our understanding of dance, theatre and culture.

As part of our Dance Insights Online programme, our artist in residence Johnny invites independent artistic director, theatre-maker and facilitator Orit Azaz to discuss outdoor arts, choreographic practices and activism.

As part of our Dance Insights Online programme, our artist in residence, Jamaal invites his two siblings Mahalia and Zane into an online chat about how Dancing with ACE dance and music’s youth company began their personal journeys into the creative field. They’ll touch on the different processes they work with and how they navigate their respective industries, delving into a conversation surrounding ‘comparison’ in the digital age. How to both survive it and try to keep hold of a posit...

As part of our Dance Insights Online programme, our artist in residence, Carlos invites Belgian-Colombian choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa for an online aperitif to celebrate International Dance Day. They Talk about how their Hispanic heritage influences their work, their subversion of gender roles in ballet and contemporary dance, and their relationship with trash and high art, expect a fun and camp insight into the work of both choreographers.