In June, I was privileged to attend Heritage Dot conference at the University of Lincoln. The premise of the conference was to explore digital horizons in relation to cultural heritage, and I was invited to speak about Archiving the Past, Reflecting the Future, an initiative by Serendipity supported by the Heritage Fund to document and share the cultural contribution of the African and African Caribbean community to the East Midlands.
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(The Jamaican motto Out of Many, One People is the inspiration for this month’s blog title. The Jamaica moto encompasses the diverse heritage of the Caribbean and nods to the Latin…
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For many years, in different roles and organisations, I have programmed events for International Dance Day. I am drawn to the possibilities that can come from bringing people together. Dance…
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Last week, I was delighted to be invited to speak at Arts Connect International’s Arts Equity Summit in Boston, Massachusetts, an initiative bringing together artists and influencers examining equity both…
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Taking inspiration from the Diversity in Entrepreneurship conference at Falmouth University this month, I have this month spent time considering the term entrepreneurship, and the mindset of “seeking out potential…
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January 2019 The start of a new year is always an opportunity to look forward with anticipation at the year ahead. For the UK, if not for most of Europe,…
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A unique opportunity to work with three esteemed choreographers and gain insight into three distinct techniques rooted in the African and African Caribbean diaspora, whilst presenting innovative contemporary aesthetics. The…
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A unique opportunity to work with three esteemed choreographers and gain insight into three distinct techniques rooted in the African and African Caribbean diaspora, whilst presenting innovative contemporary aesthetics. The…
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A unique opportunity to work with three esteemed choreographers and gain insight into three distinct techniques rooted in the African and African Caribbean diaspora, whilst presenting innovative contemporary aesthetics. The…
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We headed to Düsseldorf to attend Tanzmesse, an annual dance festival in Germany, bringing together dancers, choreographers, artistic directors, programmers and producers from around the world. It was a great…
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It’s been over a week since the final event of Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2018 and I think we can safely say it was one of the most successful so…
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LDIF18 Launch: Meet Nora Chipaumire With LDIF18 just over a week away, we cannot wait to celebrate International Dance Day at the 2Funky Music Café on the 29 April.…
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Last night saw Serendipity travel to The Place, London for the media launch of Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2018, ahead of the festival beginning next month. Eddie Nixon, director of…
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Last week we set off again on our travels, this time to Brussels where Germaine Acogny was performing ahead of her performance at Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2018 (LDIF) next…
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On Saturday, we were very kindly invited by Adesola Akinleye and Helen Kindred to attend the Narrating the Somatic: Gathering Voices, sharing dance practices symposium at Middlesex University. The symposium…
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We have just 13 weeks to go before we celebrate International Dance day on the 29 April! But most importantly with 13 weeks to go until the launch LDIF 2018,…
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Hello Everyone! Happy New Year and all that jazz! Hope everyone is having a great year so far, especially with the upcoming and long-awaited Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2018! Today…
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Hi guys! As one of the new interns working with Serendipity for the next six weeks, one of my roles includes taking over the blog and getting to share some…
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2017 has been a milestone year for Serendipity, so we thought we would take a look back at the last twelve months and share with you some of our highlights.…
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Let’s Dance International Frontiers has developed a reputation for showcasing trailblazing International practitioners alongside new talent, and the programme for LDIF18 is no different! We are thrilled to be able…
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In the countdown to Christmas, Serendipity are thrilled to have been nominated to be a part of Starbucks’ Cheer for Good! Which provides us with an opportunity to raise up…
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If you haven’t heard of Cameron McKinney by now, you should have. One of the perks of working with emerging artists is the opportunity to see them grow both personally…
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Developing Your Choreographic Voice 2 finished earlier this week, bringing to a close four days of intensive exercises and techniques. Providing artists with the tools to find their own voice…
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Hello Readers, WOW! I cannot believe that it has already been two weeks since the launch of Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2017. The programme this year was jam packed…
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Dear friends, I would like to invite you to the launch of Let’s Dance International Frontiers on Saturday 29 April, International Dance Day, at the Mercure Leicester, The Grand Hotel…
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What can I say this has been a great project allowing the sector to come together and celebrate. To recognise our contribution to dance as Black women internationally. Raising the…
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Hello again, avid readers of the Serendipity Blog! It feels great to be back on this platform after having started it in January and then leaving it to rest post BA…
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Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2016 has been a great success, 10 days filled with thought provoking dialogues, networking and innovative dance. This years festival was curated around Black women in…
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For those who might not be aware, Let’s Dance International Frontiers has a long standing tradition of launching the festival each year on 29 April, International Dance Day. International Dance…
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Last Monday (December 7th) just past Oxford Circus, more than 400 dance artists, academics, associates and supporters attended the launch of One Dance UK. For all of those not in…
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