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Manc made creative

[Sharon Watson MBE, DL @watson_dance]

Today I gave a keynote @Performing Arts Medical Association 2024 symposium. Quoting Audre Lorde ‘when we speak, we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So, it is better to speak’ Thank you for this opportunity PAMA

[NSCD | Northern School @NorthernSchool]

Delighted to announce the recipients of this year’s ‘Northern Colour’ Artist Awards.

Congratulations to Yandass, Michaela Wate & NSCD alumni Xolani Crabtree who each receive funding, mentoring and the opportunity to platform new work.

Find out more: https://t.co/jvaOO9XuzT

[Permaculture Vulture @culturevultures]

Ageless at @NorthernSchool Riley Theatre, directed and choreographed by @watson_dance, is reviewed by our newest writer, Janvi Charkhawala https://t.co/mIwtSLAscx

[Sharon Watson MBE, DL @watson_dance]

#Ageless we had a dancer down this evening but had the perfect guest step in and help us out. Thanks David Hamilton MBE. It’s not every day you get the founding Artistic Director of @PhoenixLeeds visiting and dancing in your studio. Great rehearsal 🙌🏾

[Tutti Frutti Productions @tuttifruttiprod]

Brilliant news! Meet our new Associate Artists @joannmbernard (Associate Movement Director) and @lladelbryant (Tutti Frutti Club Associate Artist). They will be working with us for a year on some new exciting shows and projects.

[COMPANY OF OTHERS @company_others]

If you’re a #TheFringe and need some breathing space, come see Grief Floats.

Journey: 1.5h from Edinburgh
Vibe: Contemplative, gentle, beautiful
Fee: Donation / PWYD
When: Premieres today at 2:30, then shows every day until Sunday

https://t.co/MXgYch4V24

[Louise Wiggins @LouiseJWiggins]

So excited to be travelling to Tynemouth to see this show today. Wishing all the amazing artists a successful run

[JB @joannmbernard]

@IftkharNadia @company_others It has been an absolute pleasure, thank you for the opportunity to share and learn!!

[COMPANY OF OTHERS @company_others]

Grief Floats performances:

Wednesday 9th August: 17:30
Thursday 10th August: 14:30 & 18:45
Saturday 12th August: 5:30am
Sunday 13th August: 17:15

All performances at King Edwards Bay, Tynemouth
Booking links to follow!

#GriefFloats #DanceInTheNorth
#LetsCreate

[COMPANY OF OTHERS @company_others]

Grief Floats performances:

Wednesday 9th August: 18:30
Thursday 10th August: 15:30 & 19:45
Saturday 12th August: 5:30am
Sunday 13th August: 17:15

All performances at King Edwards Bay, Tynemouth
Booking links go live Monday!

#GriefFloats #DanceInTheNorth
#SaveTheDate

[Sharon Watson MBE, DL @watson_dance]

A Dream come true. Performances 25-27 May @RileyTheatre @NorthernSchool

[JB @joannmbernard]

@btafcwomen @Moniquewatsonx Happy birthday @Moniquewatsonx hope you had a lovely day!

[JB @joannmbernard]

@kirsty_lucas16 @switch_mcr Congratulations lovely and in my home town as well. Knock em dead!! 🥰

[JB @joannmbernard]

@tuttifruttiprod @TillesCenter Good luck guys and have an amazing tour xx

[NSCD | Northern School @NorthernSchool]

Tomorrow! After weeks of preparation our @watsondancenscd dancers & student volunteers are ready to take to the stage for the opening ceremony of @LEEDS_2023, performing choreography by our CEO & Principal @watson_dance

#Leeds, you’re in for a treat!

https://t.co/2CObhF6bgG

[JB @joannmbernard]

Thanks Kojey Radical for spending 1,183 minutes with me in 2022. I couldn’t stop listening to Dark Days. #SpotifyWrapped https://t.co/61rqPFn0hC

[rosie jowett-jones ⭐️ @rosiejowettjnes]

holy SHIT !!! just watched Boys Will Be Boys @LeedsDrama it was PHENOMENAL!! absolutely smashed it <33333