Def Motion

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[UK in Algeria @ukinalgeria]

The incredible UK deaf street dancer Billy Read, along with Warren Hugh Murray, Kameel Adam, Williams-Myrie, Ben Craig Randall, will show their performance “Cog in the Wheel” at the 11th Algiers International Contemporary Dance Festival.
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Friday 10 March 2023

[Deaf Explorer CIC @deafexplorer]

@deafexplorer & @DefMotion have had the most incredible weekend in #Algeria at the International Festival of Contemporary Dance. Thank you so much to @weareunltd and @UKTheatreDance for recommending us. We hope we did the UK & #BIRMINGHAM proud ⚙️🫰❤️

[Cat Sheridan @catnuala]

Phenomenal visit to #Algeria on behalf of @weareunltd & @BritishArts @dzBritish with the wonderful @neilmwebb & the incredible artists from @DefMotion as part of #AlgiersInternationalContemporaryDanceFestival. Championing inclusive practice & making change through collaboration🌏

[Neil Webb @neilmwebb]

Such an incredible few days of dance, exchange and new friendships in Algiers. And a huge thank you to HMA Sharon Wardle for welcoming us at the Residence!

[Def Motion @DefMotion]

Big thanks to @BritishArts @UKTheatreDance for giving us this great opportunity.

[Def Motion @DefMotion]

First show of 2023 in Algeria 🇩🇿

Cog In The Wheel will be performed at the Algiers Opera House this Friday, followed by a masterclass on inclusion, deafness & disability access in dance on Saturday led by Billy

[Deaf Explorer CIC @deafexplorer]

So excited to be back in the studio with ⁦@DefMotion⁩ preparing #Cog⚙️🫰 for ⁦ ⁦@BritishCouncil⁩ invite to 🇩🇿

[Deaf Explorer CIC @deafexplorer]

We are going @OutdoorArtsUK Conference #Bradford 1 & 2 Feb. We’re sharing info on 2 x @DefMotion shows. We’d love to meet you at our stall in the Market Place - come and say hi 👋 & we’ll teach you how to sign it in #BSL
#Newbies #oauk23 #festivals #outdoorarts #Cog⚙️🫰

[Def Motion @DefMotion]

This looks amazing, can’t wait for this!

[PoliNations @Poli_Nations]

✨📣ATTENTION!!📣✨

We are thrilled to announce the #PoliNations programme!! Commissioned by @unboxed2022, our urban oasis is taking over #VictoriaSquare from 2-18 Sep! Follow this thread for more deets and check out the full programme here

👉https://t.co/eolsXXILaZ

[Deaf Explorer CIC @deafexplorer]

@DefMotion will be performing #Cog @Poli_Nations birmingham on Friday 16th September 2:15pm & 4:30pm https://t.co/xNUqmnKc0v

[Rachael Veazey (Sign name: Ideas) @rchlvzy]

‘We do turn up the bass’: deaf ravers party at first Edinburgh deaf festival https://t.co/rZg3SO0xzL

[Ariel Fung @arielfungdancer]

Can’t wait!!! 😎

[Edinburgh Deaf Festival @EdinDeafFest]

And we're off! What an amazing first day 🤩

We've seen shows for families, lively debates about deaf arts, and riotous comedy acts. Stay tuned for the rest of the week, it's going to be a special one.

#EdinburghDeafFestival

📸 Colin Hattersley

[Def Motion @DefMotion]

@SignedCulture Thanks! We’re excited for it 🤩

[Def Motion @DefMotion]

When: Fri 19th Aug, 5-10pm

Location: St James Quarter B3 (Venue 598)

Suitability: Ages 18+

Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Strobe lighting

Book your tickets at: https://t.co/VtueLNm6JQ

@arielfungdancer @DeafAction @Deafrave1 #edfringe #deafcan

[Def Motion @DefMotion]

Me and @arielfungdancer are pleased to announce we’re going to the world’s largest festival, @edfringe, next week, performing as part of Deaf Rave’s party promoting Deaf identity and culture, at the first-ever @EdinDeafFest (one of hundreds of festivals within Fringe)

[Def Motion @DefMotion]

Quiet Beats Day 2 - the kids were interviewed by @ITVWales

[Headliner Clip Caption @HeadlinerClip]

@stephback95 👋 we updated @JonestheD’s tweet to include *automatic* captions… Need captions that match your brand? Check out: https://t.co/HMLtU21mBf

[Deaf Hub (Wales) @DeafHubWales]

From Monday to Thursday this week - a group of fabulous young deaf people have been enjoying workshops hosted by @JonestheD & delivered by @Billy Read of @DefMotion & @arielfungdancer
Check out some of the moves & their thoughts about the opportunity to enjoy dance .......

[Deaf Hub (Wales) @DeafHubWales]

A very full day for all yesterday....but the smiles didn't drop ( well only when concentrating !)
Day 3 ....dont think the grins will get any wider ! Great to know that ....one of these tutors is coming back to Wales for our Deaf Arts Festival in June 2023 .