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GGLV Federation: A Phoenix rising from the ashes

May 17, 20213 min read

GGLV Federation: A Phoenix rising from the ashes

By Amarr Wright, Community Engagement Coordinator Easter recently marked a time of renewal for many; for others, it marked a time for...

Artists in Residence: Nicoletta Key Bonanni (Q&A)

Irie Dance Theatre

Apr 27, 20216 min read

Artists in Residence: Nicoletta Key Bonanni (Q&A)

Nicoletta is a dance and movement artist born and raised in Rome, Italy. Since 2010, she has been based in London, developing herself as...

Artists in Residence: Akeim Toussaint Buck (Q&A)

Irie Dance Theatre

Apr 19, 20215 min read

Artists in Residence: Akeim Toussaint Buck (Q&A)

Akeim Toussaint Buck is an interdisciplinary performer and maker, born in Jamaica and raised in England. His movement interest has a wide...

Irie Dance Theatre

Apr 12, 20213 min read

Artists in Residence: FUBUNATION (Q&A)

FUBUNATION is a London based collective founded in 2017 by Rhys Dennis and Waddah Sinada with the vision of adding to black culture by...

5 Reasons to Apply to the BA (Hons) Diverse Dance Styles

Irie Dance Theatre

Mar 10, 20215 min read

5 Reasons to Apply to the BA (Hons) Diverse Dance Styles

Are you thinking about pursuing a career in dance? Not sure where to start? Pursuing higher education is the first step to develop your...

How can I support my child’s education at home?

Irie Dance Theatre

Feb 23, 20213 min read

How can I support my child’s education at home?

If you are struggling in finding new ways to support your children during homeschool, we have got your back! Our Online Saturday School...

Stay Active at Home - Why dance is important during the lockdown

Irie Dance Theatre

Feb 8, 20213 min read

Stay Active at Home - Why dance is important during the lockdown

Staying indoors does not mean that you cannot stay active and get fit. But if you are looking for more than just exercise, dance may be...

Dr. H Patten - Member of the Black Emancipators

Irie Dance Theatre

Jan 13, 20211 min read

Dr. H Patten - Member of the Black Emancipators

IRIE! wants to say congratulation’s to Dr H Patten, who received an MBE in Her Majesty The Queen’s New Year’s Honours list for his...

Irie Dance Theatre

Dec 16, 20203 min read

IRIE! dance theatre as a symbol of culture and heritage

Cultural heritage is not just a concrete virtue of our past, portrayed as objects, but an abstract sensation of diverse symbolic...

Irie Dance Theatre

Nov 3, 20202 min read

Teaching Black History Month Online

With Sheba Montserrat My brief from IRIE! regarding the online Black History Month classes, was to explore the contributions of the...

Irie Dance Theatre

Oct 7, 20202 min read

Let’s Celebrate World Mental Health Day

Now I invite you to have some music and express if mental health would be a movement or a dance style how would it look like.

Irie Dance Theatre

Sep 25, 20202 min read

‘Black History lives at IRIE! dance theatre’

‘Black History lives at IRIE! dance theatre’ By Beverley Glean MBE CEO and Artistic Director of IRIE! dance theatre

Irie Dance Theatre

Sep 3, 20202 min read

The Power of Community at IRIE! dance theatre

Laura Dwyer - Project Support and Administrator

Stevie Brown - Course administrator Responsible for Student welfare and Foundation degree in Dance

Irie Dance Theatre

Aug 17, 20202 min read

Stevie Brown - Course administrator Responsible for Student welfare and Foundation degree in Dance

Stevie Brown - Course administrator Responsible for Student welfare and Foundation degree in Dance alumni.

Irie Dance Theatre

Aug 14, 20203 min read

My Journey with IRIE! dance theatre

Ofelia Balogun – Dance Artist, Graduated from BA (Hons) Diverse Dance Styles Ofelia Omoyele Balogun is a dancer, movement artist and...

Irie Dance Theatre

Aug 4, 20203 min read

COVID -19 and the Way Forwards

Rosie Lehan- Director of Accredited Training

Irie Dance Theatre

Jul 23, 20203 min read

My Journey with IRIE! dance theatre

Veronika Koleva – Contemporary Dance Lecturer I knew I wanted to teach as soon as I started dancing. I saw my teachers and wanted to be...