Apply for a bursary to learn the Simb Lion Dance
Apply by Thursday 15 October, 9am for one of 10 £100 bursaries for a training programme in the Simb Senegalese Lion Dance.
Senegalese cultural practitioner, dancer and choreographer Palaye Seck is looking for 10 early career dancers to take part in a programme to learn the Simb folkloric Senegalese Lion Dance.
The programme consists of weekly workshops in which participants will learn a unique physical vocabulary blending movement, theatre & percussion.
The workshops culminate in a large-scale Simb performance at The Dance Space on Sunday 6 December, offering participants the opportunity to perform alongside five professional Lion Dancers and an ensemble of Senegalese drummers and musicians.
The performance is part of a full-day symposium, including workshops and a Q&A, providing the dancers with professional showcase experience and sector visibility.
Workshop dates:
Fridays 19:00 - 20:30
2, 9, 16, 23 October
6, 13, 20, 27 November
4 December
The £100 bursaries will be awarded on a first come first served basis to those who meet these essential criteria:
- Aged 16 and over (maximum 3 under 18s)
- Dancers of African heritage and/or on low income
- Able to attend a minimum of 6 out of the 12 workshops
Find out more about the programme here.
Apply for a bursary here.
Simb Lion Dance workshops
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