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Momentum Performances & Projects

28

Jan

Redbrick

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Redbrick Studio Sessions In January 2020, Momentum Voice launched a new video series named ‘Redbrick Studio Sessions’, highlighting the exceptional vocal talents of the CAPA College students.   The series consists of solo performances from Momentum Voice whose beautiful vocals have received incredible feedback on social media with comments hailing the performances as ‘stunning’ and ‘amazing’!    Subscribe to [...]

28

Jan

If Not Now, When?

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Momentum Theatre perform National Theatre award-winning play If Not Now, When? on Yorkshire tour   CAPA College received National Lottery Project Grants funding from Arts Council England to develop, 'If Not Now, When?', a play written by CAPA College graduate and emerging young writer Isabel Hague.   At the age of 16, Isabel Hague entered [...]

28

Jan

Momentum Voices at Leeds Minster

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Momentum Voices perform at Leeds Minster The incredibly talented Momentum Voices choir went all-out to spread festivity in the run up to Christmas. As well as performing for West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin at the CONNECT with CAPA College VIP event, Momentum Voices were invited to perform at Leeds Minster for the 'Carols for Christmas' [...]

28

Jan

Get On Your Feet

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Get On Your Feet Get On Your Feet is a high-energy explosion of Latin Jazz. This tribute to Gloria Estefan was performed to 1200 audience members in November 2021 as part of the Yorkshire Schools Dance Festival. It has also been selected to be performed at the ExCeL London arena on the main stage for [...]

28

Jan

Mr Pinstripe

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Mr Pinstripe Mr. Pinstripe is a super stylish, super slick dance performance that celebrates four styles of dance. The attack and clarity of Jazz, the explosive, grounded style of Street, the beauty and elegance of modern ballet and the rhythm and precision of Tap, choreographed by Alex Bowen and Keith Luke Gillott.   This high-energy dance has [...]

28

Jan

Momentum Dance Company to Tour with Matsena Productions

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Momentum Dance Company to Tour with Matsena Productions Momentum Dance are working with Matsena Productions in preparation for their UK company tour!   Following the success of the first platform of 'Shades of Blue' by Matsena Productions, the company were supported by Arts Council England to undergo a research and development period. This phase of [...]

28

Jan

Momentum Youth Boys work with STRIKE BOYS

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Momentum Youth Boys Dance Company have been invited to work with the STRIKE BOYS Momentum Youth Boys Dance Company were invited to work with the Urdang STRIKE BOYS and professional choreographer, Claudimar Neto in a two-day intensive workshop.   The Urdang Academy is a conservatoire of dance and musical theatre offering vocational training in the heart of London. Urdang educate and [...]

28

Jan

Under His Eye

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Under His Eye ‘Under His Eye’ is a powerful homage to the themes, characters and narrative interests of Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and its subsequent TV dramatisation. This all-female performance explores the parameters of oppression, control and gender equality through its poignant and theatrical choreography. Accompanied by a stellar soundtrack and iconic costumes, this narrative [...]

27

Jan

When They Go Low

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When They Go Low A play written by Natalie Mitchell, 'When They Go Low' explores everyday feminism and the changing face of teenage sexuality in an online world.   'When They Go Low' was performed as part of National Theatre's 2018 Connections Festival. Momentum Theatre were selected to perform the play at the Dorfman Theatre [...]

27

Jan

Beautiful

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Beautiful - The Carole King Musical Performed at Move It 2019 in the Showcase Theatre, Momentum Voice showcased their own spectacular tribute to the American songstress Carole King with a medley of songs from the hit musical 'Beautiful'.   Cue slicked back hair, 60s bouffants, blue and silver mini dresses and a generous helping of [...]

27

Jan

A Series of Edges

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A Series of Edges In a world inhibited by the linear restraints of gender, time and movement, this neo-classical quartet creates order and beauty from chaos and individualism.   Exploring the contours and capabilities of human expression, 'A Series of Edges' bends, redefines and fleshes out our understanding of order.    'A Series of Edges' [...]

27

Jan

Speakeasy

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Speakeasy This is an uplifting, high energy tribute to the 1940s, and combines, jive, jazz and lindy-hop with commercial and street styles. Be inspired by our dancers as they present a rip roaring, super stylish good time!    Choreographed by Keith Luke Gillott and set to the soundtrack of The Mask’s Hey Pachuco, this fast-paced [...]

27

Jan

Mupenyu

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Mupenyu ‘Mupenyu’ was choreographed by exciting young artist Anthony Matsena, who was born in Zimbabwe and grew up in Swansea. He trained professionally at London Contemporary Dance School and is currently a Young Associate Artist with Sadler’s Wells.   Fresh from creating a new touring work for the National Dance Company of Wales, we are thrilled [...]

27

Jan

Zero for the Young Dudes!

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Zero for the Young Dudes! Momentum Theatre performed 'Zero for the Young Dudes!' as part of the National Theatre 2017 Connections Festival.   The play written by Alistair McDowall follows the journey of a group of inmates at a bizarre summer camp who are plotting a revolution.   Spending a day watching their schedule of [...]

26

Jan

RISE

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Rise Commissioned by the British Council, ‘Rise’ tackles the difficult truths of climate change, exploring the physical consequences of rising seas.   With global warming and environmental issues rapidly coming to the forefront of discussion in recent years, Momentum Dance's performance tackled the difficult truths surrounding man-made climate change and explored the emotional impact on young [...]