IRIE! Dance Theatre presents: Connecting Vibes

IRIE! Dance Theatre take over Poplar Union for three days of dance performances and workshops!

Performance

Connecting Vibes present traditional African dance accompanied by live drumming with the Caribbean language celebrated by Beverley Glean, MBE, Artistic Director of IRIE! dance theatre in ‘Breeze Easy’, whilst Flawless member, Leroy Dias Dos Santos, blends Hip Hop and contemporary to create a unique language for ‘Moi’ and ’Vibes’.

FUBUNATION artists in residence at IRIE! dance theatre work from their base of contact improvisation with influences of African and Hip Hop to collaboratively present work with a sense of theatre. Weaving their thoughts into the soundtrack, ‘Small Acts of Bravery’ created by the company captures the uncertainty of our times.

Dance workshop

On Saturday, the company will be running a masterclass in dance fusion featuring a fusion of Caribbean and Urban styles accompanied by live drumming including a warm-up and sequences. All levels welcome.

Breakdown of events

Thursday 12 May

An evening performance, 7.30pm-9pm. £5 per ticket (open to anyone to book)

Saturday 14 May

Masterclass workshop, 12pm-2pm. £3 per ticket (£5 on the door) (open to anyone to book)

About Connecting Vibes

Connecting Vibes is a company for young artists at the beginning of their career and is a perfect vehicle for year 3 students from the BA(Hons) Diverse Dance Styles run by IRIE! dance theatre. The company will tour with their performance programme from March – May 2022.