During the evening there will be performances from the very best of local, national and international dance theatre representing dance of the African diaspora. There will also be two free introductory workshops in Rumba and Samba taught by Ella Mesma between 6:00pm-7.45pm.
Growing up, Ella often felt her dance forms didn’t get the same respect and opportunity to shine as contemporary and ballet. In response to this she decided to create a festival that allows Afro-Latin theatre a spotlight on the stage.
Roots of Rumba is produced & curated by award-winning dancer and choreographer Ella Mesma. Ella Mesma and her Company have been commissioned to curate for a number of leading arts organisations including Sadler’s Well and they have presented work in a number of highly regarded venues and festivals such as Dance City, Breakin’ Convention and Casa Latin American Festival. Roots of Rumba is supported by funding from Arts Council England and will visit Dance City in Newcastle, Lion Salt Works in Northwich (supported by Cheshire Dance), Yorkshire Dance in Leeds and Richmix in London alongside Bristol.
What is Afro-Latin Dance Theatre?
Afro-Latin Dance Theatre includes: Rumba, Tango, Afro-Cuban; Afro-Brasilian; Samba, Salsa; Capoeira; Baile Funk; Kuduru; Bachata; Hip Hop (many forms were created by the Latin community in the USA), Caribbean dances - including Haitian dance, Dance hall and African dances such as Sabar, Kizomba (as all Afro-Latin dance forms can be traced back to Africa in their roots).
Get Involved:
CPD workshops: Are you an artist in one of the above styles?
Would you like to build a long term relationship with the festival? Are you based in one of the above cities? Would you love to spend a day working with us on your newest piece? We would love to hear from you!
Local artists and performers:-
Are you an artist in one of the above styles based in the above cities? Would you love to present your work in 2018? Do you have a show ready?
Dance workshops 6th July :-
6.30pm – 7.00pm: Rumba (with Ella Mesma)
Roots of Rumba Promo 2018 from Ella Mesma on Vimeo.
]]>During the evening there will be performances from the very best of local, national and international dance theatre representing dance of the African diaspora. There will also be two free introductory workshops in Rumba and Samba taught by Ella Mesma between 6:00pm-7.45pm.
Growing up, Ella often felt her dance forms didn’t get the same respect and opportunity to shine as contemporary and ballet. In response to this she decided to create a festival that allows Afro-Latin theatre a spotlight on the stage.
Roots of Rumba is produced & curated by award-winning dancer and choreographer Ella Mesma. Ella Mesma and her Company have been commissioned to curate for a number of leading arts organisations including Sadler’s Well and they have presented work in a number of highly regarded venues and festivals such as Dance City, Breakin’ Convention and Casa Latin American Festival. Roots of Rumba is supported by funding from Arts Council England and will visit Dance City in Newcastle, Lion Salt Works in Northwich (supported by Cheshire Dance), Yorkshire Dance in Leeds and Richmix in London alongside Bristol.
What is Afro-Latin Dance Theatre?
Afro-Latin Dance Theatre includes: Rumba, Tango, Afro-Cuban; Afro-Brasilian; Samba, Salsa; Capoeira; Baile Funk; Kuduru; Bachata; Hip Hop (many forms were created by the Latin community in the USA), Caribbean dances - including Haitian dance, Dance hall and African dances such as Sabar, Kizomba (as all Afro-Latin dance forms can be traced back to Africa in their roots).
Get Involved:
CPD workshops: Are you an artist in one of the above styles?
Would you like to build a long term relationship with the festival? Are you based in one of the above cities? Would you love to spend a day working with us on your newest piece? We would love to hear from you!
Local artists and performers:-
Are you an artist in one of the above styles based in the above cities? Would you love to present your work in 2018? Do you have a show ready?
Dance workshops 6th July :-
6.30pm – 7.00pm: Rumba (with Ella Mesma)
Roots of Rumba Promo 2018 from Ella Mesma on Vimeo.
]]>RISE Performance Group (16+), 1.30pm - 5pm
ABOUT RISE YOUTH DANCE: DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY
RISE Youth Dance is a Bristol based youth dance company providing citywide training, access and progression for young dancers from the ages of 8 – 19.
RISE aims to build aspiration and skills for members through dance in classes, performances and teaching, through rigorous training, visiting artists, intensives, and relationships with partner dance organisations.
The Company is recognised nationally as an excellent training ground for young dancers and has been selected for U.Dance, the National Youth Dance Festival three times. Many students progress to the UK’s top training institutions such as Trinity Laban and The Place. RISE teachers are regularly invited to lead workshops to develop technique, choreographic skills or to talk to young people about progression to a career in dance.
Join an unforgettable evening of passion and rhythm at the Flamenco Dance Show 'RAÍCES' ("ROOTS") presented by the internationally acclaimed prized winner flamenco dancer from Madrid, Rebeca Ortega accompanied by UK leading flamenco guitarist and composer from Granada, Ramón Ruiz, established star flamenco singer from Cádiz, Natalia Marín, London rising percussionist, Sebastian Ruiz.
Get ready to be mesmerized by the fiery footwork and soul-stirring music that will transport you to the heart of Spain.
]]>This high quality performance involves the whole company. Not only do the students perform but they play an instrumental role in the behind the scene organisation, such as designing posters and programmes, making costumes, collecting raffle prizes and raising money to pay for all of this. They’re also an integral part of the creative process, working as soloists, within small groups and entire company collaborations.'
Matinee - 2pm
Evening show 7.30pm
RISE Youth Dance aim to bring you 'Reach' - an exciting showcase of our talented students! | Crowdfunding is a democratic way to support the fundraising needs of your community. Make a contribution today!
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rise-youth-dance-presents-reach-still-i-rise#/
The first half of the show explores the idea that although we often strive for the same things, we each must find our own way. The dancers have been invited to think about their own journeys, their future opportunities and the decisions they may make.
This year RISE is 10 years old and the second half of the show celebrates the achievements of the company and the young people that have been part of its journey. We have revived some of our favourite pieces from the last 10 years, and invited previous company members on their own journeys, some working as professional dancers or training professionally, to join with the 2018 company.
Please note there are mulitple performances: Click the links below to book a specific time and date.
7.00pm, Friday 27th April: Book Tickets
2.00pm, Saturday 28th April: Book Tickets
]]>29th March 2019 7:00pm - 9:00pm (tickets)
30th March 2019 2pm-4pm (tickets) and 7:00pm - 9:00pm (tickets)
31st March 2019 2pm - 4pm (tickets)
]]>Sara Pascoe - comedian, actor, writer: "Always clever and sometimes exquisite"
Shazia Mirza - award-winning comedian, columnist, actor “clever, ground-breaking and very funny”
Kate Smurthwaite - Political Activist and comedian “The verve with which she articulates her view on our land is monumental”
Cerys Nelmes - "confident and comfortable on the stage…her interaction with the audience was incredible!"
They have all made numerous TV appearances and aren’t afraid to be radical!
]]>Luca Silvestrini’s Protein is coming to Bristol with its celebrated outdoor show (In)visible Dancing.
Dance Village Bristol are working with Protein Dance to create (in)visible dancing for performance during the week leading up to and at Bristol Harbour Festiva, and they need six local performers to join the cast and be part of this unique live event.
Auditions will be held here at Trinity Centre Sunday 15th May.
Apprentices will work and perform alongside company members and participating community based dance groups.
The opportunity would particularly suit recent dance and performance graduates & experienced under graduates based in and around Bristol.
You could be involved in co-creating a new piece of dance theatre especially for the Dance Village programme at Bristol Harbour Festival and perform alongside Protein’s dancers
Dates of residency performances: 11-16 July 2016.
If you have dance experience and would like more information or to get involved, please contact Katy Noakes on katynoakes@yahoo.com and let us know why you would like to take part. Deadline 30th April.
Please include a contact email and telephone number.
Please note: position is paid expenses only
Get a taste of (In)visible Dancing at https://youtu.be/A0pNP_q_sZc
(In)visible dancing at Dance Village is supported by The Island, Arnolfini, Theatre Bristol, ReStaged, Bristol City Counci and Arts Council England
]]>We are working to reschedule all upcoming events and will contact Trinity ticket holders once we have new dates in place.
All tickets will be valid for rescheduled dates however, if you would like to request a refund, please contact info@trinitybristol.org.uk with the event name, date and the email used to make the booking.
Garden Sessions
Working with some of the best artists and promoters in the city, our Garden Sessions bring you a series of socially distanced events in a way you've never experienced at Trinity before, in a new outdoor venue on our historic grounds.
We are very proud to welcome back the wonderful Brizzle Boyz, book your table now*
"The South West's premier queer punk drag king cabaret night and one of the largest and most successful king nights in the UK, Brizzle Boyz is an electrifying LGBTQIAAP+ variety performance night. A true melting pot of local and national talent, Brizzle Boyz brings together a carefully curated line up of some of the best and boldest drag performers in the country. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll leave wanting to wear a glittery moustache.
Joining us in the bunting clad Autumnal open airs of the Trinity Gardens will be:
+ more performers to be announced soon!
Plus performances from your hosts Oliver Assets and Roddy Jodphurs!
Safe Space Policy:
Brizzle Boyz is an LGBTQIAAP+ event and we aim to promote a welcoming space for all that attend. Performers may tackle challenging subject matter on subjects such as, but not limited to, lived experience with racism, mental health, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism. There will be a programme on the night to alert attendees to which acts contain potentially upsetting or controversial subject matter, or potential sensory issues. If you have any concerns on the night please find either Roddy, Oliver, the Brizzle Buddy or the person who checked your ticket and let us know so we can help you. The line up is subject to changes.
Accessibility:
If you would like a more comprehensive list of accessibility information, please have a look at the Trinity Centre's website: https://www.trinitybristol.org.uk/activities/renovation/accessibility
Seating is one household per table, 6 people per table. "
(Please note this is an outdoor event, under our new socially distanced stretch tent venue. This show has a limited capacity and all tables are sold in advance. Wrap up warm and enjoy)
*Tables are for up to 6 people (adhering to government guidelines). You'll be able to choose your own table on arrival however, to avoid the potential spread of Covid-19, we do ask that once you have selected your table you don't change your mind.
We will be providing table service, with all orders being made through Love My Local. Information on how to order food will be provided at your table.
Trinity are working with external artists, partners and organisations as part of Trinity Presents to provide exciting content, relevant to Trinity's diverse audiences and in line with our Equal Opportunities and Free Speech Policies. Click here for more information about our Policies.
The health and safety of those using our Centre, is our top priority. Please read our Visiting Trinity: Covid-19 Policy for information on what to do when visiting the venue.
]]>What's On?
Main Hall:
Folk/rock bands from:
-Bristol
-Slough
-Nottingham
-Mainsfield
Hot food and drinks
Fyfe Hall:
-exhibitions
-poetry
-meeting with war veterans
-activities for children
-raffles, contests and quizzes
Graffiti Room:
-information stands
-commercial stands
-drinks and snacks
Sometimes serious, but more often funny, Pirate Taxi tells the directors’ own tale of finding their way via Circus to rural Somerset – weaving in themes of journeys, companionship, and the annual migration of birds.
Audiences are invited to join the ride, as the Taxi embarks on yet another adventure!
Show Timings
This is part of Trinity Presents - our in-house programme of music and performance, bringing world-class artists and emerging talent to inner-city audiences.
]]>Researcher/word hoarder Alex Wardrop and careful artist and Arts psychotherapist Georgina Huntley are per/forming pharmacy. Through mixing inscription potions we will ease, balance, disrupt, agitate, heal, hurt, cure and/or poison.
In our interactive arts installation we consider the emergency of the current historical moment through the collecting, categorising, collaging and sharing of words. Inscription positions will emerge to cure or poison the emergencies of this moment that you will share with us.
We will mix up a remedy – or a poison – for your nastiest ailments, existential angsts, calcified blockages of power, silly woes, serious worries, calm thoughts, political grief, beastly hurts, bad feelings or too obvious forgettings.
Our pharmacy is per/formed through our interactions with you. In sending us a word or short sentence of the emergency you want to be cured or poisoned, you become part of the formation of new meanings and maybe the de/re-formation of old ones.
Any healing emerging from our performance/art/pharmacy will be participatory and, sometimes, ambivalent.
For help with your emergency, please send us a word or sentence to: makinglearning@gmail.com
Alternatively come down to Trinity on 9th June between 14:00-17:00 and join in on the day.
We will mix up your remedy, or position, and put it in a bottle for collection at the Trinity Centre between 14:00 -17:00 on 9th June 2016.
A game of ever-changing rules. Outside the Club combines juggling, sculpture, and movement choreography to create a series of complex worlds which require extreme cooperation and competition to succeed.
The personal politics between the three characters, their objects, and their audience create moments of comedy and pain, and become representative of larger societal relationships. Performed to an uplifting soundtrack featuring Great British musicians, Outside the Club is a celebration of rhythm, playfulness, and visual satisfaction.
Broken Box are a collective of three graduates from the UK’s two circus schools: Circomedia and the National Centre for Circus Arts. They combine their distinctive juggling and performance styles to create emotive circus theatre. Outside the Club is their first show together.
Running time: 50 mins - Suitable for All Ages
Check out the rest of the Circus City 2019 programme here.
]]>Our Mighty Groove
An immersive - interactive nightclub in a theatre experience
Our Mighty Groove is an immersive-interactive show set within a New York underground nightclub where the space is filled with dance, music and ‘diva’ antics. You are the audience and performer as you observe and experience the individual attributes of five female club goers whose personalities and amusing behaviour leave you standing on the edge of your feet!
Using a blend of club styles such as House, Waacking and Vogue, fused with African and Contemporary Dance, Our Mighty Groove is the theatre clubbing experience that empowers you to let go and LIVE YOUR LIFE on the dance floor!
Reviews
**** - The Independent
Our Mighty Groove is a high-energy immersive production combining infective rhythms, dance styles and attitude - DANCE TOG BLOG
You might also be interested in our Open Class by Uchenna Dance, more info here
About Uchenna Dance
The Company
Uchenna Dance is based in London, UK. It was formed in January 2009 under the vision and leadership of Vicki Igbokwe, shortly after she experienced a life-changing trip to New York during the summer of 2008. It was a Wednesday evening and Vicki had just finished taking a house dance class at Peridance Studios and had been told about a club called Sin Sin, that had a house night called Soulgasam. It hit her that this dance she was falling in love with, house dance, was much more than just a style of dance, it was a culture, a way of life. The DJ was spinning some tunes and the dancers were killing it…
The Uchenna dance style fuses Waacking, Vogue and House with traditional African and Contemporary, creating a signatory aesthetic that simply is, Uchenna.
Uchenna (pronounced OO-CHENNA) offers a unique and contemporary addition to the UK dance scene.
Since its inception, Uchenna Dance has grown from an informal explorative company to a tour de force within the dance sector.
The company’s overarching aim is to Empower, Entertain and Educate through dance in a diverse programme that includes the production of dance theatre production experiences, coaching, dance based empowerment workshops and teaching in further and higher education.