SESSION
Tonight we come together, to look each other in the eye and dance. We have the time and we’re making a space to call our own.
In this explosive outdoor gathering, Bristol based performance company Still House joins forces with the Tottenham-based Steppaz Performing Arts Academy and north London’s music production powerhouse Empire Sounds to create a high-energy night of dance and live music.
Dance party, gig and social, the show is led by an ensemble of young dancers who move across hip hop, contemporary folk and Afrobeats, celebrating community, youth and belonging.
“The complex choreography, unstoppable spirit and commitment of these young performers is beyond impressive. Life affirming!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★”
Image: Paul Blakemore
Image: Cameron Slater
Image: Paul Blakemore
Image: Cameron Slater
Image: Paul Blakemore
Image: Paul Blakemore
Image: Paul Blakemore
Image: Paul Blakemore
Image: Cameron Slater
Image: Cameron Slater
Image: Cameron Slater
Image: Cameron Slater
Making of film…
Credits:
A work by Still House, Steppaz, Empire Sounds
Direction - Dan Canham
Choreography and staging - Odilia Egyiawan, Abena Noel, Dan Canham
Artistic consultant & guidance - Laura Dannequin
Performed by - (Elite Steppaz) Taylor Agarrat, Jordan Alexander, Christa Anderson, Ruth Dablé, Kayla Daley, Paris Dockeray, Rochelle Dwamsena, Shaneze Dacosta, Christal Innerarity, Shanique Lodge, Kimberley Martin, Asa Mohammed.
- (Mini-Elites) Éowyn Brown, Shamaya Christophe, Tia-Louise Dalcee, Ebony-Rae Dinham Jones, Kyra Dockeray, Monet Edwards, Shamari Fletcher, Cavarlli Gordon-Murray, Makai Harper, Ava-Lei Jones, Neveah Kennewell, Tianna Mintoff-Payne, Reneka Munroe-Walker, Kylah Osei-Jones, Ama-Stella Osei-Tutu, Tiah Patel, Marli Thomas, Nariyah Thomas-Brown, Navayah-Charlize Titre, Leshay Whiley,
Music - Empire Sounds - Josh Donkor, Mike Akrofi, Desty Engele, Tim Pabifio, Aaron Donkor
Company stage manager: Tanya Williams-Griffith
Steppaz CEO - Stacey McKnight
Production Manager - Ethan Hudson (Tottenham), Mekel Edwards (on tour)
Produced by MAYK, co-produced by LIFT
Co-commissioned by LIFT, Attenborough centre for Creative Arts, Bristol Old Vic Ferment & Pavillion Dance South West.
SESSION is supported by Arts Council England. SESSION is a LIFT Tottenham Original, made in collaboration with artists and communities from Tottenham. LIFT Tottenham is supported by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Jerwood Charitable Foundation, Foyle Foundation, Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust.
Crowdfunded courtesy of: Jeremy Taylor, Helen Edwards, Kaite O’Reilly, Catherine Morgenstern, Joe Alessi, Stephanie McMann, Louise Tanoto, Thomas Dannequin, Flora Wellesley Wesley, Felix Hayes, Amanda Jones, Ruth Holdsworth, Isabelle Cressy, Ella Knight, Jessica Macdonald, Beth Powlesland, Phillip Zarrilli, Tanuja Amarasuriya, Craig Leo, James Wellesley Wesley, Liz King, Michael Vale, Ali Robertson, Victoria John, Peggy and Michel Dannequin, John Leader, Wendy Sherlock, Will Dickie, Charlotte Spencer, klhall90, Polly Davis, Tilly Webber, Jonathan Harper, Jennifer Bell, Claire Skelcey, Emma Rice, Tim Atack, Donna Martin, Emma Gladstone, Jason Darnell, Carrie Rhys-Davies, Lilith Wozniak, Lucy Tuck, Sarah Jane Murray, Carla Mendonca, Dom Lawton, Ruth Hecht, Jean Goubert, Seth Honnor, Olivia Winteringham, Fliss Cook, Parkey, Kate Bassett, Hannah Nicholls, Matthew Austin, Rachel Cartwright and a massive thank you to all of our anonymous supporters – you know who you are!