Erica Stanton Dancing Limón in the 21st century: the here and now of old knowledge Erica discusses the importance of teaching Limón technique; the identity and history that accompany it; what teaching means as time shifts; and support in teaching practice. Erica is a dance teacher, choreographer and teaching mentor. She is a graduate of Bedford College and of Sarah Lawrence College where she was the Bessie Schönberg Scholar. Erica specialises in Limón technique and has taught it throughout the UK, in the USA and in New Zealand. Erica‘s work with the technique culminated in a website for practitioners interested in the Limón legacy and its contemporary relevance. http://roehamptondance.com/limonproject Erica has choreographed for a wide range of settings and was co-founder of the collaborative company ‘Mothers of Invention’ with Marion Gough. She co-leads the Simply for the Doing project with Sonia Rafferty and David Waring which interrogates the narratives, currents, underscores and values which sustain our intangible heritage of teaching. The Practical Wisdom of Teaching Dance: What is it and how is it nurtured? on Vimeo @ericahargreaves

Temujin Gil & Sunanda Biswas: 'Grounded Movement' Staying power and staying authentic Sunanda and Temujin discuss the importance of honouring the legacy of dance styles through historical understanding; the impossibility of separating a style from the culture it came from; a reluctance to be defined as one thing; and what it means to keep going. Temujin works as a choreographer, director, dancer and facilitator, delivering and managing projects within both professional and community contexts. Sundana 'BGIRL SunSun' is the founder of 'FLOWZAIC': the UK's first all female Breaking crew. She has performed in, battled, judged and hosted some of the biggest Hip Hop, Lindy Hop and B-boy events. Together they are 'Grounded Movement'. Grounded Movement produces work inspired by social and street derived dances, drawing on a rich blend of forms from Lindy Hop and Tap to Funk, Soul and Hip Hop. Through both professional and community programmes, we bring together a wide range of people, artists and cultures, celebrating as a shared experience.Grounded Movement also runs two associate groups, Grounded UK which invests in young people’s training in Breakin’, and Lindy Kicks adult Lindy Hop performance group founded in 2013. https://www.groundedmovement.com/ https://www.sunandasunsunbiswas.com/ @groundedmoves @bgirlsunsun

Hakeem Onibudo from Impact Dance Inspiring the next generation through Hip hop Hakeem discusses the importance of giving young people access to dance within a safe space to grow and express themselves; the art of teaching as a fundamental tool to inspire young students; and the values of his organisation Impact Dance. Since 1995, Hakeem (known as Mister Impact) has been widely recognised for his significant work as a choreographer, performer, mentor and British Council Cultural Leadership International Ambassador. With reputation preceding him, Hakeem has established himself as a renowned, professional host and MC, working on red carpet movie premieres and other prestigious national and international events. Impact Dance is an art from social change organisation that specialises in Hip-Hop Theatre, Street Dance and Youth Development. With a UK-wide reach and a global footprint, the organisation is based on Shaftesbury Avenue in London. Founded by Hakeem Onibudo in 1995, Impact Dance empowers young people aged 11-19 through dance training, mentoring, national and international performances. https://impactdance.co.uk/ @impactdanceuk @hakeemmrimpact

Beverly Glean & Rosie Lehan from IRIE! Dance theatre Championing equality of styles from dances of the African diaspora Beverly and Rosie discuss the history behind the creation of IRIE! Dance theatre, first BA in Diverse Dance Styles; the role of the Moonshot Centre building within the community; the importance of equality and diversity within dance; and where dance sits in the education system. Founder, Artistic Director and CEO of IRIE! dance theatre Beverley has been working in the field of dance for over 20 years. Trained at the Laban Centre London, The Jamaica School of Dance and The Conjunto Folklorico Nacional de Cuba; she has continued her training and development in dance & culture by working alongside artists from West Africa, Europe, America, and the Caribbean. Rosie trained at Laban Centre and Dance and Middlesex University. She has worked on a diverse range of projects, including Connectingvibes Dance Company for young dancers and the Dance and Diversity project, an action-based research project to investigate the place of African and Caribbean dance. Rosie is director of Accredited Training at IRIE! dance theatre. IRIE! dance theatre is Britain’s leading dance theatre company working in the field of African & Caribbean dance fusion. Founded in 1985 by Beverley Glean with the principal aim of heightening the profile of Black dance in Britain, the company set out to create a repertory of works reflective of the African Caribbean influence on the Black British cultural experience. https://www.iriedancetheatre.org/ @iriedancetheatre