Event category: Dance

The Lab

Dance training and exchange

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The Lab is an open training session in all styles of dance. Open to everyone ages 16 and over. Join us to exchange with other creatives, whilst exploring and experimenting with different formats and techniques.

It will be hosted by Chaldon Williams & Amanda Pefkou alternating each month.

 

Amanda Pefkou

Amanda Pefkou is a movement artist and maker who is moved beyond the physical through embodied storytelling. Her practice questions, deconstructs and reimagines social perceptions and creative forms through the languages and essences of KRUMP, street dance styles, contemporary, dances of her heritage and mediums of body awareness and visualisation. It has manifested in realms of multi-disciplinary collaboration with live sound and visual arts, KRUMP and Hip Hop dance theatre, battles and movement direction. Pillars in her performance journey include working with Far From The Norm, Rachel Kay, Boy Blue and Becky Namgauds with highlights such as Edinburgh Fringe, Breakin Convention, Shubbak Festival and V&A Museum Lates. Her most recent work ‘RE;MEMBER’ has been presented at Lilian Baylis Theatre, The Place and Northern School of Contemporary Dance. Amanda is looking forward to co-creating space for growth and exchange at The Lab sessions.

Chaldon Williams

Chaldon Williams is a Black British / Caribbean creative artist based in South East London. He studied performing arts at City & Islington College until 2010, where he developed his understanding of a variety of styles and techniques. Since then, Chaldon has been creating leading work with his unique style of movement and aims to bring Hip Hop culture into new spaces of art, often collaborating with artists and technicians from different fields ranging from designers and composers to videographers and animators. As a dance choreographer, Chaldon has his own creative collective, Tribe Wayz. He mentors and guides artists on their own journeys within Hip Hop, with weekly training sessions and structured support. He has worked professionally and toured internationally for years with organisations and brands such as BirdGang, Breakin’ Convention (UK, International Tour & Harlem Apollo), Zoonation, Boy Blue, Nike, Boiler Room, Beyonce (Black is King), Chemical Brothers, Rita Ora (Phoenix Tour) and Red Bull UK.

Page, Stage, Script

3 night theatre festival

Fri 29, Sat 30 Sep & Sun 1 Oct

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Co-curated by Jade Hackett and Ashley Joseph 

Discover fresh new theatre, spoken word, live music, theatrical comedy and contemporary dance performances. Over three action-packed nights Page, Stage, Script presents 12 original performances, celebrating 12 diverse artists creating brilliant new work.

Programmed by Jade Hackett and Ashley Jospeh, our co-curators have selected work from a top collection of established artists and performers, alongside exciting up-and-coming artists and outstanding local East London talent. From original theatre and multi-disciplinary dance performances, to spoken word and live music, join us to experience inspiring, uplifting and socially relevant live art.

Each evening, four diverse artists take to the Studio 3 Arts stage. Check out the line-up below.

Doors open one hour before performances start, so why not arrive early and enjoy the pre-show menu from Gems Delights alongside drinks from our fully-licenced BAR and sounds from DJ R-Trax

Fri 29 Sep – Artists & line-up

Sat 30 Sep – Artists & line-up

Sun 1 Oct – Artists & line-up

Scroll to watch videos of our Page, Stage, Script artists talking about their work and what to expect from their performances.

Bradley Charles talks about 'Black Tea' at Page, Stage, Script

Eleanor Kane talks about 'Up The Road'

Gail Egebeson talks about 'WAYLA'

Friday 29 September

Mönöchröme – You coming studio?

Join alternative R&B duo Mönöchröme on a candid journey behind their music; lifting the lid on the trials, tribulations and situations that inspire their work. Undiluted and straight-from-the-source, welcome to their truths.
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Justice – Lost in My Love

Exploring some of the big themes of life in a personalised fashion, Justice shares intricate and intimate experiences that everyone should find something to relate to. This spoken word piece takes us to the only place we ever are and need to be, to find the answers to ourselves and the important questions we ask throughout this journey.
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Dani Harris-Walters – Happy Father’s Day 

Hip-hop dance vocabulary, rap and narration are wondrously crafted in solo work Happy Father’s Day; a reflective coming-of-age story with a comedic edge. Through anecdotal sketches, Dani Harris-Walters takes audiences on a heart-stirring journey exploring a vital relationship from an unexpected point of view.
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Cherilyn Albert – BFG

The sounds of trailblazers such as Dinah Washington, Nina Simone and Sarah Vaughan, pour onto a moonlit stage in a tribute to black female greats of the past, present, and future. This dance piece pays homage to the huge imprint that black female jazz musicians made, to give right to the celebration of all black art.
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Saturday 30 September

Danny Bailey – Finding Olokun

Finding Olokun is a play that explores the lasting effects that colonisation has had on African spirituality and how through the process of bastardising African communities from their customs has impacted the diasporas sense of self identity, aspirations, relationships, purpose and their ideas about the after life. Danny will be sharing a 30 min excerpt of the play.
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Gail Egebeson – What Are You Looking At?!

A theatrical comedy that explores the meaning of Blackness in the UK from the viewpoint of a Nigerian comedian who has recently moved over here. As she struggles to fit in, what seemed so straightforward gets even more complicated than expected.
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Bradley Charles – Black Tea

Follow a story about a young boy managing the challenge of the passing of his father and the idea of becoming a new dad. All told through music, dance, and spoken word.
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Olivia Francis – The Echoes

The echoes of the voices in my head. Feeling trapped in those voices and needing to escape. I need to find my freedom. Fight or flight? I want to fight I want to break through. I’m going to keep putting one foot in front of the other.
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Sunday 1 October

Razak Osman

Here’s some advice. Mind the gap, stand behind the yellow and stop pissing in the cross passages. Follow the funny, bizarre, and wild experiences witnessed by an actor working on the night tube at a London Underground station.
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Eleanor Kane – Up the Road

Up The Road is a show about loneliness on a London commute, using verbatim bits of text from passers by on the tube.
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Dionne Reid – KiD iN YOU

The perfect fusion of play and music, this music-themed wonderland offers a unique and immersive experience for all participants and a chance to explore a world where fun meets melodies.
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Jordan Aaron

A step into three different lives, all with the exact same story, from different parts of the world. They reminisce on the times they had and share regret for missed opportunities, speaking directly to the audience about how much of an impact the performing arts community can have on a young person. Will they settle for the life they have? Or will they make a change?
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Co-curators

Jade Hacket

Jade has worked extensively in dance, theatre and music. Choreographer and Movement Director  credits include: Miss Saigon at Sheffield Crucible, Hex at the National Theatre, White Noise at the Bridge Theatre, The Tide (commissioned piece for Talawa). Jade was Associate Director and Choreographer for Get UP Stand Up: The Bob Marley Musical and Associate Choreographer on For Black Boys at Royal court and Apollo Theatre.

Actor and performer: Sylvia at the Old Vic, Nine Night at Trafalgar Studios and A Monster Calls on UK and US tour.

Dance performances include: The Pied Piper at Theatre Royal Stratford East, Blaze (Germany and Dubai tour), Into the Woods (London and UK tour), The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at the Roundhouse, Some Like It Hip Hop at the Peacock.

Commercial work has included: Street Dance 3D: The Movie, Adidas campaigns, Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics and Baku 2015 European Games.

Ashley Joseph

Ashley is a talented actor, presenter and writer. TV and Film credits include: Gary in Justins House (CBeebies), Doctors (BBC), Sex Lattes and Hilarious Dating (Amazon Prime), Al Cowlings in Nicole and OJ, All About the McKenzies (ITV2), Laur and Disorder (Masked Pony Productions), Lenny Henry’s Funny Black Singles (Leopard Films, BBC Comedy), EastEnders (BBC) and Strapped (Central Films). Ashley voices the role of Jared in the award-winning Black British BBC animated series JoJo & Gran Gran which can currently be seen on CBeebies and the BBCiplayer streaming service.

Theatre credits include: Red Dirt (Arcola Theatre), Jack and The Beanstalk (The Shaw Theatre), The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds her Chameleon Skin and Robin Hood (Theatre Royal Stratford East), Aladdin (DeMontfort Hall Leicester), The Warriors LDN (The Barbican), Look Black in Laughter (Hackney Empire), Look to the Sky (Half Moon Theatre UK tour), Twelfth Night (Nottingham Playhouse), Locked In (Half Moon Theatre National Tour), The Blacks (Stratford East), Father’s and Son’s (The Albany Theatre), The Dong (London Bubble) and Sugar Snap (Soho Theatre).

Presenting credits include: The Sir Ashley J & DJ B-Radz Live Nation takeover show, Saudia Arabia Formula E Concerts, Latitude Festival, Dubai Music Week (Live Nation), MTV Base, BBC’s Radio 1 Hackney Weekend Festival, The 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, torch relays (BBC & CH4), Serious About StreetDance Championships (Indigo O2). Ashley is the Emcee for international Hip-Hop show BLAZE (Holland, Bahrain, Belgium, Berlin and Dubai). He is also the presenter and co-creator of the UK hit improvised comedy show, ACTing Up!

Landmark Urban Arts Camp

Summer holiday activities for ages 8-16 years

31 July - 11 Aug

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SUMMER ARTS CAMP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

Join our team of brilliant artists at Studio 3 Arts this summer holiday, for our 2023 Urban Arts Camp. Share your skills with us and learn new techniques in dance, drama, and visual arts to bring together a unique immersive experience that explores the themes of journeys, travel and identity within and beyond your imagination.

We have two camps for young people aged 8-16 years to choose from. Come along to Studio 3 in Boundary Road, Barking or Heath Park in Dagenham. See map below.

The Arts Camp also includes organised fun trips to external venues and events.

IT’S COMPLETELY FREE AND INCLUDES LUNCH EVERY DAY, as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme.

Book a place by using the link on this page. Your place is confirmed when the consent form is signed and returned. If you have any questions please email sharlene@studio3arts.org.uk or call 0208 5947136.

 

The Urban Arts Camp is for young people from Barking and Dagenham who are in receipt of free school meals, low-income families or otherwise identified as vulnerable.

Proof of free school meal eligibility or Universal Credit will be required after you have booked. 

We also offer limited spaces for those who are not in receipt of free school meals. Lunch will be provided for all young people.

Funded by The Department of Education, this opportunity is provided as part of the government’s Holiday Activities & Food programme being delivered across Barking & Dagenham.

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Studio 3 Arts - Barking

Address: Studio 3 Arts, Galleon Centre, Boundary Rd, Barking IG11 7JR

15 minutes walk from Barking town centre and train/tube station.   

Buses: The 62 Bus runs along the Gascoigne Road and stops close to Studio 3 Arts. Get off at the stop called ‘Boundary Road’, then we’re just a minute’s walk along Boundary Road. (https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/62)

Other buses in Barking are: 287, 5, 368, EL1 EL2 – then 10-12 minute walk

Tube & Train: Barking has great public transport connections with District Line, Hammersmith & City, Overground and C2C services all coming into Barking Station. You can get from central London to Studio 3 Arts in less than an hour.

Heath Park Centre - Daganham

Address: Heath Park Community Centre, Rusholme Avenue, Dagenham RM10 7PR

The nearest Tube station is Dagenham East on the District Line (approx. 25 minute walk)

There are lots of local buses that stop near to Heath Park Community Centre, including bus numbers: 499, 173, 175, 673, 5, EL2


Big Deal Summer Sharing

Sat 8 Jul, 6.45pm - 11pm

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Join us for an end of term celebration evening where all of our Big Deal groups across Drama and Dance will perform and share what they have been working on. This will be followed by awards and an after party with DJ Bullybeef.

Tickets will NOT be available on the door for this performance. BOOKING DEADLINE: 2PM ON SATURDAY 8th JULY

Tickets are free, with a £5 suggested donation if you wish. Studio 3 Arts is a non-profit, registered charity. We are hugely grateful for any donations, which help us continue our work with young people, maintain our venue and allow us to reach even more people across the community.

Skydiver

A fun, magical dance show for families and children aged 3-5

Wed 25 Oct, 12.15pm & 2.30pm

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Prepare to soar through the fluffy clouds where flocks of birds and butterflies flutter. Explore the dream-like world that waits above us, in this multi-sensory dance experience for families.

Take your little ones on a magical journey with Skydiver and experience how movement, sound and stunning visuals bring whimsical characters to life in an enchanting encounter in the skies.

Greek dance artist, dramaturg and director Xenia Aidonopoulou makes visually stunning dance-theatre works filled with wonder and imagination that will excite the youngest audience members.

Presented by Little Big Dance
Co-commissioned by Dance Umbrella
This event is part of Dance Umbrella Festival 2023, 6-31 October. Dance Umbrella is London’s international dance festival, taking place every October across the capital and online. Booking and more via www.danceumbrella.co.uk

PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP:

Drop-in to the foyer before the show on Wed 25 Oct to make simple paper puppets inspired by Skydiver.  Create a bird or a butterfly to dance in the sky!  Suitable for all ages. Adult supervision is required. Drop in from 11am – 12 noon or 2pm – 2.30pm

POST-SHOW DANCE WORKSHOP:

A thrilling family-friendly dance workshop inspired by Skydiver, led by the talented dance artist Francesca Matthys. This interactive experience will ignite your creativity and transport you to a world where you can play, soar, and bring the sky-bound characters to life, to the originally composed score by Jonny Pilcher.

Suitable for all ages. Adult supervision is required. FREE for people attending the performance. Limited space – reserve your space in advance when book your show tickets using the link above and selecting Workshop & Show Package.

Workshop times: 12.55 – 1.55pm & 3.10 – 4.10pm

Production trailer by Big Egg

The performance of Skydiver lasts 45 minute

Skydiver is a Little Big Dance commission, led by South East Dance, in partnership with Dance East, Yorkshire Dance and Take Art. Little Big Dance is funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England.

Co-commissioned by Dance Umbrella and Strike a Light Festival.

Presented as part of the Orbital Touring Network in partnership with Unicorn and Team London Bridge, Stanley Arts, The Place, Studio 3 Arts and Watermans Arts Centre.

Photography: Nikolas Louka

Content warning: This show uses a small amount of flashing lights, haze, and  the sound of thunderclaps. 

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Have a sneak peek of Skydiver with these production photos.

Photo: Rosie Powell

Photo: Rosie Powell

Photo: Rosie Powell

Photo: Rosie Powell

Photo: Rosie Powell

Xenia Aidonopoulou

Xenia is an artist with a background in dance dramaturgy and performance, making visually compelling dance-theatre works. She has worked extensively in dance for the National Theatre of Greece, Athens and Epidaurus Festival, Thessaloniki Concert Hall and Onasis Stagi. Between 2005 and 2017, she worked as a dramaturg and creative consultant with Oktana Dancetheatre and current director of the Greek National Opera Ballet, Konstantinos Rigos. Her work has been presented in venues including Sadler’s Wells, Polka Theatre, South Bank Centre and Royal Opera House. She is a member of the UK Dramaturgs’ Network and Artist Development Troop at Cambridge Junction.

Credits

Concept & Direction Xenia Aidonopoulou

Created with and performed by Lydia Walker & (JJ) William James/ Yu-Chien Cheng & Philip Hulford

Cast at Studio 3 Arts (JJ) William James & Lydia Walker

Music Composition Jonny Pilcher

Costume Design Mayou Trikerioti

Puppet & ‘Clouds’ Design Alison Alexander

Scenography Xenia Aidonopoulou, Alison Alexander, Mayou Trikerioti

Lighting Design Chris Burr, Xenia Aidonopoulou

Creative Producer Lia Prentaki

Production Manager Chris Burr

Costume Maker Caroline Husband

Prop Maker Mavi Curiel

Find us

Address: Studio 3 Arts, Galleon Centre, Boundary Rd, Barking IG11 7JR

15 minutes walk from Barking town centre and train/tube station.   

Tube & Train: Barking has great public transport connections with District Line, Hammersmith & City, Overground and C2C services all coming into Barking Station. You can get from central London to Studio 3 Arts in less than an hour.

The closest station is Barking (District line) then a 10-12 minute walk or Bus no 62 towards Gascoigne.  The closest bus stop is Boundary Road.

Other buses in Barking are: 287, 5, 368, EL1 EL2 – then 10-12 minute walk

PLACES TO PARK: You will be able to park in the London Road Car Park or the Bobby Moore Car Park next to the Broadway Theatre and any on street parking (restricted to max of 4 hours). For parking, the payment method of choice for this borough is PAYBYPHONE so we suggest you use the app or go to https://park.paybyphone.co.uk/barkinganddagenham in advance

You can also park in the Asda Barking car park (free for up to 3 hours if you spend £5).

The Great Get Together

Our summer community celebration

Sat 24 June, 11.30am - 4.30pm

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Come and join our summer community celebration, The Great Get Together. This is a chance for everyone in our community to come together and enjoy family friendly activities, performances, face painting, music and food.

Including Up In The Air a visual arts exhibition and upbeat interactive Aerobics performance. The return of our Family Saturdays arts and crafts for children and their adults.

Plus a special celebration to mark the Windrush 75th Anniversary, with a new dance performance, Joseph – A Windrush Story by Dani Harris-Walters.

2pm | FAMILY STORYTELLING

12.30-2pm | FAMILY SATURDAYS ARTS & CRAFTS

12.30pm | DANCE PERFORMANCE: Joseph – A Windrush Story

2pm | ‘AIR’OBICS & EXHIBITION LAUNCH by Up In The Air

2pm | DANCE PERFORMANCE: Joseph – A Windrush Story

ALL DAY | Face Painting | Food | DJ

 

In collaboration with Refugee Week

Joseph - A Windrush Story

A new dance performance by Dani Harris-Walters, celebrating the 75th Windrush Anniversary. 

Joseph is an elderly man who retells his two grandchildren a story about his journey from the West Indies to the UK.

We see the joy in his eyes as he arrives, the conflict he wasn’t able to predict, and the hope he passes down to the next generation.

 

Up in the Air

Two summers ago, our Up in the Air flight attendants were on board at Summer of Festivals back when we were all grounded for a little while. This postcard exhibition features 88 postcards of festival goers in their dream destinations.

The air hostesses will also be doing an ‘air-obics’ session – a flight attendant themed fitness class for all ages and abilities at 2pm.

3Style Fridays

S3A's dance battles night is BACK!

Fri 20 Oct, 7.30pm

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Studio 3 Arts’ fast-paced dance battles night takes over the theatre space every month. Join our celebration of hip hop and urban culture as we bring together dancers from across London for a high-octane night.

Expect banter and good vibes with Dan-i, the one and only, host with the most!

With DJ Omar A  and JC alternating each month.

Photos and films from past  3SF battles

 

 

R-Vision Film & Photography | Studio 3 Arts x Breakin Convention

Big Deal Showcases

Young people from Big Deal Dance & Drama perform and share their hard work this term.

Wed 29 & Thu 30 Mar, 7.15pm

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Big Deal Dance – Express Yourself

Wed 29 Mar, 7.15pm

The Big Deal dance collective perform a variety of street dance styles and a focus on a celebration of popular black music that has inspired dance throughout the years.

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At Studio 3 Arts, Boundary Road, Barking
Free tickets, but please book in advance

 

Big Deal Drama – Last Stop

Thu 30 Mar, 7.15pm

Studio 3 Arts’ Big Deal young actors present a performance showcase including monologues and duologues, scripted and original pieces, twisted fairy tales and the long-awaited listening of our Big Deal Drama intermediate actors radio play, Last Stop.

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At Studio 3 Arts, Boundary Road, Barking
Free tickets, but please book in advance

Where?

Address: Studio 3 Arts, Galleon Centre, Boundary Rd, Barking IG11 7JR

15 minutes walk from Barking town centre and train/tube station.   

Tube & Train:

Barking has great public transport connections with District Line, Hammersmith & City, Overground and C2C services all coming into Barking Station. You can get from central London to Studio 3 Arts in less than an hour.

Buses:

The 62 Bus runs along the Gascoigne Road and stops close to Studio 3 Arts. Get off at the stop called ‘Boundary Road’, then we’re just a minute’s walk along Boundary Road. (https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/62)

Other buses in Barking are: 287, 5, 368, EL1 EL2 – then 10-12 minute walk

Pivotal – Women’s Empowerment Party

An evening celebration of creative women in Barking and Dagenham

Fri 24 Mar, 6.30pm - 11pm

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For Women’s Empowerment Month, join us for an upbeat evening hosted by Studio 3 Arts, which brings together women from across the borough to share pivotal moments from a diverse network of creative experiences and perspectives.

The event will include pop-up performances, a DJ, licensed bar, interactive mini workshops, games, plus a Q&A talk with a panel of leading female creatives from East London that connects the realities, challenges, and triumphs of being a woman in the arts.

We will be joined by FOR DA GYAL DEM a female freestyle movement led by accomplished East London choreographer Kloe Dean, who will perform throughout the night.

Hosted by Akanele from One Room Live (@itsakanele). Spoken word performances by Miss Jacqui (@iAmMissJacqui) and Raniyah Roserie (@niyroserr).

This is a party, so feel free to get dressed up and bring you dancing shoes.  Tickets are free but must be prebooked due to capacity.

Meet the panel

Our guest speakers for the night include five leading female creatives. Click on the images to read more.

Victoria Shunlugu - a versatile dance artist, who has been in the company Far from the Norm since 2012.

Miss Jacqui - a poet and songwriter who has performed at the 2012 Paralympic Team Welcoming Ceremonies and Opening Ceremony, Southbank Centre, The Barbican, and Roundhouse to name a few.

Lisa Dee - the brains behind Film Barking and Dagenham, who has helped bring the big screen to borough. 

Kloe Dean - a choreographer, movement director and performing artist who has worked with a range of Music artists such as Little Simz, Anne-Marie and Little Mix

Kate Scanlan - a creative producer working in the cultural sector since 1998, and joint Creative Director/CEO of East London Dance with Tia Hassan.

Pivotal is a partnership project supported by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham with support from the Apo Barking group.

As part of our series of events for Women’s Empowerment Month,  Pivotal is an exhibition and evening event produced by Studio 3 Arts, that highlights the central contribution of female artists and creatives living and working in Barking and Dagenham. Both events will platform conversation, celebration and reflection of pivotal experiences and influences on the lives, careers, and artworks of local women.

Where?

The Pivotal Women’s Empowerment Party takes place at Studio 3 Arts, Barking.

Address: Studio 3 Arts, Galleon Centre, Boundary Road, Barking IG11 7JR

15 minutes walk from Barking town centre and train/tube station.

Tube & Train: Barking has great public transport connections with District Line, Hammersmith & City, Overground and C2C services all coming into Barking Station. You can get from central London to Studio 3 Arts in less than an hour.

Buses: No. 62 Bus runs along the Gascoigne Road and stops very close to Studio 3 Arts. Get off at the stop named ‘Boundary Road’, then we’re just a minute’s walk along Boundary Road. (https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/62)

Other buses in Barking are: 287, 5, 368, EL1 EL2 – then 10-12 minute walk

Pivotal Exhibition

A visual arts exhibition recognising women artists in Barking and Dagenham.

Apo Barking, Unit 2
18 Mar – 15 Apr
Private View: Sat 18 Mar, 1-6pm

Follow the link for opening times and artists exhibiting.

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Big Deal Half Term Workshops

For ages 13 - 19. Three days of dance taking you through Parkour, Hip Hop, Afro, Jazz & Experimental

13 - 15 Feb 2023

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This February half term, Studio 3 Arts and Dance Umbrella are working in partnership to bring you a 3 day arts camp exploring Parkour, Hip Hop, Afro, Jazz and experimental.

The workshops are for all young people aged 13-19 years. Places are limited, so sign up using the link below. You will then be sent a consent form before your child’s place is confirmed.

Mon 13 Feb – Urban Playground/Parkour

Tue 14 Feb – Hip Hop & Afro

Wed 15 Feb – Jazz & Experimental

Time: 12-5pm every day

At Studio 3 Arts, Boundary Road, Barking (see map below)

Please bring a packed lunch

Monday - The Urban Playground

2PK is for everyone, everywhere!

In this workshop the Team’s directors will introduce participants to the fundamentals of 2PK and, through games, develop with them a choreography on one of the Team’s current sets.

The Urban Playground Team is the original performance-parkour (2PK) company, developing this choreographic language with one of parkour’s co-creators Malik Diouf over the last 20 years.

Combining dance, theatre, and parkour, their performances have played across 5 continents, on 10 occasions representing the country with the British Council, most recently at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Known for developing inclusive models of participation, the company has worked with people of all ages and abilities, including, on one memorable occasion, all 78 members of an entire village aged from 4 to 95.

They have performed 2PK on London rooftops, in Scandinavian swamps, through Medieval Tuscan towns and in the streets of Baltimore. They have performed on boats, trains, buses and rafts. They have performed in the searing heat of an Indian summer and in minus-12-degree snow during a Norwegian winter.

Tuesday - Hip Hop and Afro

Olu Alatise 

Olu Alatise is a Choreographer, dance artist, creative director and founder of Afroqueens Dance company and recent Dance Award UK winner of ‘Female studio choreographer’ With over 21 years in the dance industry and now specialising in Afrodance, Olu has amassed a plethora of accolades and accomplishments including working with Sports direct X Adidas, Wagamama, Queens Jubilee, Capital Xtra summertime ball and has worked with artists such as Jax Jones, Stefflondon, Mr Eazi, Jason Derulo and many more.

Glenn Hudson 

Glenn Hudson is a professional London based Director, Choreographer and Dancer. He is the Artistic Director of his own company ʻDefinitives Dance Companyʼ, which he co-founded in 2007. He is trained in various styles of dance with extensive performing, judging, choreographic and teaching credits. Performing and Choreography credits include Rita Ora’s ‘Phoenix Tour’ 2019 and ‘Ritual’ music video, Rita Ora at jingle bell ball 2019, Years and Years 2018 tour, Ellie Goulding (X-Factor), BTS (Graham Norton), Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa (Brit Awards), 5AM (Britain’s Got Talent), Strictly Come Dancing and ‘Animation’ Choreography for Swatch Launch event ‘Skin’ 2017.  Glenns choreography has also been nominated for the official selection screen nomination 2020 in Detroit for short film “wishbone” created by caleb femi and recently choreographed the Tesco Xmas commercial 2022.

 

Wednesday - Jazz & Experimental

Holly Palmer

Holly has trained at the Royal Ballet School as an associate, London Junior Ballet and Millenium Performing Arts.  Since leaving college her credits include dancing for Rihanna, Jessie J, Steff London, Jeremiah, Krept and Konan, Fatman Scoop, Fuse ODG to name but a few.   Holly has worked in TV and theatre including Sleeping Beauty and Don Quixote at Royal Opera House, the EMA Awards, Strictly Come Dancing Final, Brit Awards, Rated Awards and various TV commercials for Nickelodeon, Tuc, EE, Argos and Sainsburys. Holly has just finished filming Bridgeton as a dancer for Netflix. Holly has also worked on movement coaching for Jessie J on a Makeup Forever Campaign for Rankin, Jessie J’s arena shows and various  other shows including Itunes Festival, Summertime Ball and Top of the Pops.   Holly has also had an acting career starring as Mill Yates in ‘Bad Girls (ITV), Shelly in ‘The Bill’ as well as playing Ramona in ‘Whistle Down the Wind’ (Aldwych Theatre).

Elsabet Yonas

I am a dancer and choreographer, with a foundation in hip-hop. My work is rooted in storytelling and I am inspired by the extensive potentials that art holds in building communities. My work is firmly located within its political context and this informs my work’s visceral delivery and community engagement.

Over the years, I have honed my experience in working with micro, localised community groups, building my practice around people, space and connections. I have regularly facilitated in a range of participatory arts settings including UCL, The Roundhouse, Step In To Dance, LIFT and Talawa. It is these spaces and the individuals in them that have helped craft my artistic voice in my participatory delivery.

My work has been commissioned by and presented at Serendipity, Bernie Grant Arts Centre, The Place, Arts Admin, Barbican, Lisa Ullman, Breakin’ Convention, Zinnema, and Tempo Festival amongst others.

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Where?

Big Deal takes place at our Barking home and venue.

Address: Studio 3 Arts, Galleon Centre, Boundary Rd, Barking IG11 7JR

15 minutes walk from Barking town centre and train/tube station.   

Tube & Train:

Barking has great public transport connections with District Line, Hammersmith & City, Overground and C2C services all coming into Barking Station. You can get from central London to Studio 3 Arts in less than an hour.

Buses:

The 62 Bus runs along the Gascoigne Road and stops close to Studio 3 Arts. Get off at the stop called ‘Boundary Road’, then we’re just a minute’s walk along Boundary Road. (https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/62)

Other buses in Barking are: 287, 5, 368, EL1 EL2 – then 10-12 minute walk

 

Big Deal Winter Showcase

Fri 16 Dec, 7.15pm

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Come and join us for an evening of showcases from our all of the Big Deal groups across Drama and Dance.

The evening is FREE please reserve your tickets via the booking link below.

Where?

Address: Studio 3 Arts, Galleon Centre, Boundary Rd, Barking IG11 7JR

15 minutes walk from Barking town centre and train/tube station.   

Tube & Train:

Barking has great public transport connections with District Line, Hammersmith & City, Overground and C2C services all coming into Barking Station. You can get from central London to Studio 3 Arts in less than an hour.

Buses:

The 62 Bus runs along the Gascoigne Road and stops close to Studio 3 Arts. Get off at the stop called ‘Boundary Road’, then we’re just a minute’s walk along Boundary Road. (https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/62)

Other buses in Barking are: 287, 5, 368, EL1 EL2 – then 10-12 minute walk

Winter Urban Arts Camp 2022

FREE holiday activities and food, for ages 10 - 16

23 - 30 Dec 2022

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For the upcoming winter school holidays young people can join us at Studio 3 Arts for a creative, fun-packed Urban Arts Camp at our Barking venue in Boundary Road.

With workshops in Dance and Visual Arts, you will create your own Winter Ball! There will be an opportunity to design and make your own clothing and have choreographed dance routines, working with a brilliant team of artists and performers. As an extra winter treat, we’ll be heading out for a few trips – to the theatre to watch a Pantomime and to  Bowling.

IT’S COMPLETELY FREE AND INCLUDES LUNCH EVERY DAY, as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme.

The Urban Arts Camp is for ages 10-16 from Barking & Dagenham who are in receipt of Free School Meals, or young people from low-income or vulnerable families (proof of eligibility will be required).

We will also offer limited spaces to those not in receipt of Free School Meals.

Funded by The Department of Education, this opportunity is provided as part of the government’s Holiday Activities & Food programme being delivered across Barking & Dagenham.

Where is it?

The Winter Urban Arts Camp 2022 takes places at Studio 3 Arts in Barking

Address: Studio 3 Arts, Galleon Centre, Boundary Rd, Barking IG11 7JR

15 minutes walk from Barking town centre and train/tube station.   

Buses: The 62 Bus runs along the Gascoigne Road and stops close to Studio 3 Arts. Get off at the stop called ‘Boundary Road’, then we’re just a minute’s walk along Boundary Road. (https://tfl.gov.uk/bus/route/62)

Other buses in Barking are: 287, 5, 368, EL1 EL2 – then 10-12 minute walk

Tube & Train: Barking has great public transport connections with District Line, Hammersmith & City, Overground and C2C services all coming into Barking Station. You can get from central London to Studio 3 Arts in less than an hour.

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Take a look at previous HAF Urban Arts Camps at Studio 3 Arts

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