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Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage Launches New MA in Black British Dance a…
A groundbreaking new Master’s degree, MA Black British Dance and Performance with a key focus on impact, Voice and gaze, has officially launched, accredited by Northern School of Contemporary Dance
Changing the Gaze: Four New Publications for Black History Month
Black History Month (BHM) has always been a moment for reflection, celebration, and radical reimagining. For Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, it is also an opportunity to shape
Leicester Caribbean Carnival at 40: Commemorating Culture, Resistance and Joy
By Pawlet Brookes, Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage In 2025, Leicester Caribbean Carnival celebrates an extraordinary milestone—forty years of cultural expression, creativity, and community celebration. More than a
Black Dance Uncovered: Redefining Movement Vocabulary through Summer Education
By Pawlet Brookes, Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage Black Dance Uncovered: Summer School, hosted by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage in July, offers a landmark intervention
Remembering Windrush: Reflecting on History, Scandal and Transformation
By Pawlet Brookes MBE How the Annual Windrush Day Lecture Seeks to Reframe Collective Memory The Windrush generation occupies a pivotal place in Britain’s national story symbolising resilience, aspiration, and
Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2025: A Global Stage for Black Dance and Diaspor…
By Pawlet Brookes MBE, Artistic Director, Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage What an unforgettable celebration LDIF25 has been! As I reflect on this year’s festival, I am filled
LDIF25 Launch: A Celebration of Black Dance and Cultural Excellence in Leicester
On 29 April 2025, Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage hosted the official launch of Let’s Dance International Frontiers (LDIF25) at its newly established premises in Leicester. Marking a
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Celebrating Women’s History Month with Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage By Lauryne Mpah-Lémy As part of this year’s celebrations for International Women’s Day, the Serendipity Institute for Black
Young Archivists 2025
By Lauryne Mpah-Lémy As the Marketing, Events, and Community Outreach Intern at Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, I had the pleasure of taking part in the Young ArchivistsReceive a range of exclusive benefits and join a vibrant community of artists, academics, art lovers, and cultural enthusiasts who are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in Black arts and culture.
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