Apply for a bursary to learn the Simb Lion Dance
Apply by Friday 31 July, 6pm for one of 10 £100 bursaries for a 12-week training programme in the Simb Senegalese Lion Dance.
Senegalese cultural practitioner, dancer and choreographer Palaye Seck is looking for 10 early career dancers of African heritage, or dance artists living on low incomes, to take part in a 12-week programme to learn the Simb folkloric Senegalese Lion Dance.
The programme consists of 12 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
11, 18, 25 September
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.
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