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IRIE! dance theatre @IRIEdance

The UK’s home for African & Caribbean Dance working across education, professional development and community outreach. Meet us at @Moonshot_Centre

Joined February 2009
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Dancers! IRIE! dance theatre is hiring a male dancer with strong African, Caribbean, and Contemporary skills. Join us for upcoming projects! Interested persons should send a headshot, CV and résumé to: crd@iriedancetheatre.org Deadline: May 22nd, 2026
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Thank you to H.A. Marks Construction for supporting Connectingvibes and our Year 3 touring company. Your donation makes a real difference for emerging choreographers and educators. Read more: wix.to/IZsrGYC #IrieDanceTheatre #DanceEducation #CommunitySupport

Big Thank You to H.A. Marks Construction

Connectingvibes would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to H.A. Marks Construction for their recent donation and renewed support. Connectingvibes* is currently the touring company of Year 3 students on...

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In December 2025 Deny got funding from the Lisa Ullmann Foundation - In Training Award, together with a Go Fund Me campaign, She travelled to Colombia to conduct research for her 3rd year independent project on 15 April at the George Wood Theatre, SE14 6NW wix.to/WFwGIM2

Not Talking | IRIE! dance theatre

Not Talking… was created collaboratively with the company members, Rosie Lehan and Nii Kwartey Owoo. Inspired by an original idea by Eszter Ivan, around the dangers of not being able to express...

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Is returning to study worth it? We reflect on year two of the MA Diasporic Dance Styles (validated by Goldsmiths) and what it means for students and practitioners. Applications open for Sept 2026 — read more: wix.to/rGqdtNd #DiasporicDance #DanceEd #MA #IRIEDanceTheatre

MA Diasporic Dance Styles – IRIE! dance theatre

Returning to study –is it worth the emotional and financial investment?We are now halfway through the second year of the MA Diasporic Dance Styles, run by IRIE! dance theatre and validated by...

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Denisse Aguila on studying the diaspora through dance from Oaxaca folkloric roots to West African practices. Short read, big insights: wix.to/gmtAeOM #Dance #MAExperience #DiasporaDance #IrieDance

My MA Experience by Denisse Aguila

My approach to dance began with folkloric dances from Oaxaca, Mexico, and later continued during my BA in Contemporary Dance. Over the past years, I have directed my practice towards West African...

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Our MA Diasporic Dance Styles residency week creates the creative space artists need. A blend of virtual support and residency-based learning to expand independent research. Read more: wix.to/Ycq3BxJ #DiasporicDance #DanceEd #IrieDanceTheatre

Our MA Diasporic Dance Styles residency week

The MA builds on the success of the BA (Hons) Diverse Dance Styles (established 2018), this Post Graduate provision offers dance artists the opportunity to expand their practice through independently...

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From BA Diverse Dance Styles to MA Diasporic Dance Styles. Kadeja Braun’s practice weaves African, Caribbean, contemporary and urban movement into healing-focused work. Read her update: wix.to/voNAPRa #DiasporicDance #IrieDance
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“A space to magnify the uniqueness of my practice.” Denzil Barnes on his MA at IRIE. Read his reflection on tracing, embodying, and producing unseen narratives from a single moment. wix.to/3CAyTRa #Dance #MA #IrieDance

My MA Experience by Denzil Barnes

I decided to take on the MA at IRIE! because I wanted to carve out the time to look at my own practice in a way that allows me to magnify its uniqueness. It has been a space where I can explore the...

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New blog: Keisha Tonte Njoku reflects on 1980s London, Hip Hop’s emergence, the Brixton riots, and how dance became a practice of faith and healing. Read more: wix.to/wj7daVC #DiasporicDance #HipHop #DanceForHealing

An update on our MA Diasporic Dance Styles graduate - Keisha Tonte Njoku

When I first started the MA in diasporic dance styles, I was immediately taken back to my past the 1980s in London when Hip Hop was emerging. I began reflecting not only on the culture, but on the...

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Check out our new blog post and support Deny wix.to/LqWilt0 #newblogpost

Celebrating Cultural Resilience: My Journey with “Las INNOMBRABLES”

My name is Deny Ruge. I am a Colombian dancer, creator, and researcher currently based in London. As a third-year student in the BA (Hons) Diverse Dance Styles at IRIE! Dance theatre, I also direct...

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Diverse Dance Styles Degree, IRIE! dance theatre

Home page for IRIE! dance theatre - the UK's leading dance company working in the field of African & Caribbean Dance

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Get your tickets now! iriedancetheatre.org/event-d… wix.to/DAy7kkW
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Check out highlights from Family Fun Day! wix.to/sPdVg7o
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Don't miss MAKING TRACKS on August 15th (7-9 PM) at the Moonshot Centre with the incredible Luanda Pau! This distinguished Afro-Cuban dancer, educator, and founder of the Alafia Festival (London) will share her artistry and deep Cuban heritage. #MAKINGTRACKS #LuandaPau #AfroCuban
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Don't miss MAKING TRACKS on August 15th (7-9 PM) at the Moonshot Centre with the incredible Luanda Pau! This distinguished Afro-Cuban dancer, educator, and founder of the Alafia Festival (London) sharing artistry and Cuban heritage. #LuandaPau #AfroCuban wix.to/nkxw7a1
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Highlights from MAKING TRACKS NEO AFRICAN VOICES IN DANCE AND MOVEMENT 2025 wix.to/wlW2Cay
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Zaiah Arts is a Carnival Dance and Wellbeing brand that fuses Caribbean Carnival music and movement with Well-being. Definitely do not miss out on this!! Venue: Moonshot Centre Fordham Park New Cross London SE14 6LU wix.to/bKsEhwX
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If you like Soulful, Worldly Jazz & Folk music, be sure to catch Sam Brown's performance at Family Fun Day tomorrow 4:10pm-4:25pm! Venue: Moonshot Centre Fordham Park New Cross London SE14 6LU wix.to/UynftfQ
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🦁 Meet the Vietnamese Lion Dance Group 🦁 Catch them at Family Fun Day tomorrow @2:08PM Venue: Moonshot Centre Fordham Park New Cross London SE14 6LU wix.to/avlFkgl
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