Join Grounded Movement founders and London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony choreographers Temujin and Sunanda for Dance Through The Decades, a joyous social dance experience, from Charleston and Lindy Hop to Funk Social Dances and Hip Hop.
Join founders Temujin Gill and Sunanda Biswas for a fun filled funky warm-up and Dance Through the Decades. An eclectic mix of African derived social, fun and virtuoso dances through the decades. Temujin and Sunanda create a memorable and joyously engaging experience bringing everyone together with great dance music, past and present. A foot stomping journey from the Charleston and Lindy Hop to the 60’s, Funk Dances, Hip Hop and beyond. Guaranteed to get everyone dancing and moving with a groove.
EVENT INFORMATION
Warm Up 1.30pm
Dance Through the Decades 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Suitable for all abilities.
Grounded Movement, debuted at Sadler’s Wells Breakin’ Convention 2013, is a company that produce work inspired by African derived, social and street dance culture. They are committed to creating culturally and socially relevant and impactful work that bridges the gap between dance, music and words. Co-founders Temujin Gill and Sunanda Biswas have over 30 years’ experience in dance and theatre ranging from developing professional work such as Ragtime to Grime and Set Our Feet in Glory, to hosting Social and Hip Hop dance events and directing community performance productions. Testament to their commitment to producing high quality work came with the honour they received, when asked to join Danny Boyle’s award-winning Creative Team, as lead choreographers for the NHS section of London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Recently presented A Dancefloor Journey for Southbank Centres’ Dance Your Way Home season
“Grounded Movement brought down the house at Love Supreme 2018. They had a brimming tent full of joyful people dancing, laughing and moving in time. A guaranteed good time!”
Rachel Jackson (Bands & Voices Stage Booker) Love Supreme
“Thank you for such a fabulous afternoon of dancing! We all loved it so much… fantastic at teaching everyone the steps… your enthusiasm and friendliness shone through to everyone”
Dance Through the Decades, Royal Festival Hall
“The joy of the crowd as you won them round and got them to lose their inhibitions… really wonderful.”
Genevieve (Director) First Light Festival
“Thank you so much for your energy, smiles and wonderful dancing… such a wonderful performance on Saturday on the beach in Lowestoft… really helped to get the event started with a bang”
Helen Dawson, Producer (Performances and Events) DanceEast/Jerwood DanceHouse
This performance is part of our LET’S MOVE! our fun collective movement day on the terrace. Everyone welcome! Learn more about the full programme here.
Please keep an eye on our social platforms for updates if the weather is bad.
This event is supported by Art Fund’s Reimagine programme.
