Sat 21 Oct, 12noon - 4pm
As part of our partnership with EFG London Jazz Festival, Studio 3 Arts are hosting a FREE vocal workshop led by Zara McFarlane on Sat 21 Oct, 12noon – 4pm.
Zara will be leading the workshop which will particularly celebrate the contribution of female vocalists and songwriters to jazz and associated genres. All genders are welcome to take part.
WORKSHOP FULLY BOOKED
For ages 13-20 years.
31 July - 11 Aug
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.
Take a look at previous HAF Urban Arts Camps at Studio 3 Arts
In partnership with
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.
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
Sat 8 Jul, 6.45pm - 11pm
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 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.
Wed 29 & Thu 30 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.
At Studio 3 Arts, Boundary Road, Barking
Free tickets, but please book in advance
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.
At Studio 3 Arts, Boundary Road, Barking
Free tickets, but please book in advance
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
13 - 15 Feb 2023
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
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.
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 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.
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).
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.
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
Mon 12 Dec, 6.30-10pm
As we reach the end of the year, we are coming together to celebrate all things youth, community and creative. We are calling community builders, professionals, and entrepreneurs alike, to to join us at the new creative hub in Barking, for an evening of networking, free food, discussion and music.
Expect to see this and much more,
This is an opportunity for people to network, discuss ideas, celebrate the end of the year and discuss plans for 2023. This is a fun, safe creative space where attendees can connect, share knowledge, network, vibe and see what’s going on in their local borough.
Groundbreakers is Studio 3 Arts’ leadership programme. The aim is simple – to empower and grow the leadership potential of local young people, while contributing to the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of the community. Founded in March 2020, we have reached our final year of funding, and we want to showcase what we’ve been working on.
Factory 15 – Make IT Barking, 15 Linton Road, Barking, IG11 8HE
Fri 16 Dec, 7.15pm
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.
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
23 - 30 Dec 2022
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.
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.
Take a look at previous HAF Urban Arts Camps at Studio 3 Arts
Listen online now
Throughout lockdown in October 2020, Studio 3 Arts’ Big Deal Young Actors Company co-devised their own radio play called Thumbprint, with support from directors Ashley Joseph and Valentine Olukoga. The play explores themes such as identity, migration and environment.
Script credits: Ashley Joseph, Valentine Olukoga and Theresa Odebiyi
Music credits: Jee Juu Beats, Vxlentine – Vybe, Beatowski, 30HertzBeats, NK Music, RRareBear
Sun 24 July, 12 - 5pm
Join Studio 3 Arts and Be & Do in our LGBQTIA+ friendly Pride & Joy Tent at The Roundhouse Music Festival on Sunday 24 July, 12-5pm.
Everyone is welcome with an upbeat, fun-filled and FREE programme open to all ages.
Guest highlights include everyone’s favourite pantomime dame, Mama G (@mamagstories) who will be telling family friendly stories and songs about being who you want and loving who you are that the whole family will love.
Fancy trying out some Vogue ballroom dancing? Then join Tarek Khwiss (@tarekkhwiss) workshop they aim to empower you through dance. You can also watch spectacular dance performances by leading female Krump and Hip Hop dancers Shortie Buck (@clairesince94) and Stevie (stevie_22).
Plus come and chill in the tent and enjoy great tunes throughout the day cutesy of legendary Dj Roxxxan (@rotriplex).
Hosted by Matty May.
Visit www.lbbd.gov.uk/roundhouse-music-festival for the full Roundhouse Music Festival programme.
The LIVE FINAL of Roundhouse Unsigned on the Main Stage – Sunday 24 July, 3.20pm & 5pm. Come along and support the finalists. Free entry.
MoreThe Roundhouse Music Festival takes place in Parsloes Park, Dagenham.
Free event – no tickets required
Wed 20 July, 7pm
Come and join us for a summer celebration evening centred around Identity, Community, Environment and Migration.
Enjoy live performances, recordings and visual work from our Big Deal Young Actors, past and present.
Studio 3 Arts
Boundary Road,
Barking
IG11 7JR
Located in Barking’s Gascoigne Estate area, 15 minutes walk from Barking town centre and train 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.
1 Aug - 12 Aug
Join Studio 3 Arts Urban Arts Camp as part of the Holiday Activities Fund programme. Choose between Studio 3 Arts’ two locations in Boundary Road, Barking or Heath Park Community Centre, Dagenham.
IT’S COMPLETELY FREE AND INCLUDES LUNCH EVERY DAY.
The camp is for young people aged 8-16 from Barking and Dagenham who are in receipt of Free School Meals, low-income families or otherwise identified as vulnerable. Lunch and IAG (Information Advice & Guidance) packs are all provided and there will be workshops around nutrition, healthy lifestyles and positive choices as part of the programme, plus a trip out.
Limited spaces are also available to those who are not in receipt of Free School Meals.
Funded by The Department of Education.
Week 1: Monday 1 – Thursday 4 August | Ages 8-11 (KS2) | 11.30am – 4pm daily | at Studio 3 Arts, Boundary Road, Barking IG11 7JR
Week 1: Monday 1 – Thursday 4 August | Ages 8-11 (KS2) | 11.30am – 4pm daily | at Heath Park Community Centre, Dagenham RM10 7PR
Week 2: Monday 8 – Friday 12 August | Ages 12-16 (KS3 & KS4) | 11.30am – 4pm daily | at Studio 3 Arts, Boundary Road, Barking IG11 7JR
Week 2: Monday 8 – Friday 12 August | Ages 12-16 (KS3 & KS4) | 11.30am – 4pm daily | at Heath Park Community Centre, Dagenham RM10 7PR
