- Produced by The Place
- Price Free - £20, or save with a combo pass: Fri & Sat or Fri & Sun pass for £27
- Bring along your dancing feet!
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- See you at The Place
An exciting brand new festival curated by Hakeem Onibudo that celebrates the connection between music and dance from the African Diaspora.
Dates: Fri 19 - Sun 21 Oct.
Sounds and rhythms from Africa have been moving us for generations. Blues, Reggae, Jazz, Funk, Disco, Hip-Hop, House. Our bodies have responded very differently to these various genres of music, creating extremely rich and diverse movement vocabulary.
Over three days Startin' Point will showcase work that honours the African heritage. It will celebrate the contribution of national and international artists to this legacy and encourage the youth to find their voice and push the boundaries of expression.
Programme:
Untold Dance Company: Konfo - 19 Oct 2018
Netherlands-based dance company Untold perform work which explores risky themes.
IndaCypher House Dance Workshop with INDAHOUSE UK - 20 Oct 2018
A workshop that will explore the roots of the cypher, from African traditional ceremonies to house dance.
Panel Discussion - Diversity: Organisational Aspiration vs Action - 20 Oct 2018
Join a discussion with guest panelists.
Startin' Point Commission Platform - 20 Oct 2018
Three UK artists perform short works for their chance to win the Startin Point commission.
African Dance Workshop: Kpanlogo and Azonto - 21 Oct 2018
A workshop exploring links between two Ghanaian Dance forms.
Kre8! Battle with FUTURE4YOUTH - 21 Oct 2018
Kre8 Battle with FUTURE4YOUTH fringe performances.RE8
FUTURE4YOUTH - 21 Oct 2018
An electric mixed bill of six national youth companies
Buy a ticket for Fri and Sat OR Sun night for just £27* (usually £17 each).
Please note: The discount will be applied at the checkout.
*does not include workshops
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COMPETITION: Win 1x pair of Friday & Saturday Combo Passes to attend Startin' Point Festival at The Place on Friday 19 & Saturday 20 October. To enter the competition, send an email to vienna@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ line. The winner will be randomly selected.
Q: What is Hakeem 'Mr Impact' Onibudo's motto in life?
A: .1) Mutilate, Leave, Expire .2) I'm Lovin' It .3) Motivate, Lead, Inspire .4) Grace, Space, Pace
