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MDI Talent Hub: Connecting Through Dance Online

MDI Talent Hub: Connecting Through Dance Online

COVID-19 Update: 18 March Studio Closure

COVID-19 Update: 18 March Studio Closure

COVID-19 UPDATE: 16 March Temporary Measures

COVID-19 UPDATE: 16 March Temporary Measures

Could you be an MDI Associate Company?

2022 sees the start of our Associate Company Programme where we will invite 3 dance companies to work more closely with us.

Benefits of being an Associate Company include:

* Studio time for your own artistic practice or rehearsal
* Dedicated time with our Digital Programme Manager
* Regular meetings the MDI team to discuss your work, strategy and upcoming opportunities.
* Work with MDI across our projects to deliver classes or workshops or take classes out into the community
* Showcase your class or work at LEAP 2023
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Please contact grace@mdi.org.uk if you are interested or have any questions.

#associatecompany #dancecompany #artists #creatives #dancestudio #talent #dance #art #danceart #mdistudio #danceartists #2022

Dance it out! Weekly Dance Series!

Week 2: SWING DANCE with Mersey Swing 🎶

🗓Tuesday 18th January
⏰ 7.00pm - 8.00pm

Do you prefer to dance like nobody’s watching only when nobody is watching? Did you love to dance as a child but haven’t danced since? Do you dance at parties or in front of your bedroom mirror but have never been to a class? Would you love to come to a class but worry about being surrounded by dancers with much more experience?

If in doubt, DANCE IT OUT! If any of the above apply, this class is for YOU!

Try out our weekly ”Intro to” classes in the comfort of a small, friendly in-person group or in the comfort of your own home.

{This class will be delivered as a Hybrid class both via Zoom and in-person.}

Each week, you will be introduced to a completely different style of dance ranging from Musical Theatre to African dance.

Week Two, will introduce you to into the world of Swing Dance rooted in rhythm, improvisation and expression. This class will be uplifting and joyful and will focus on classic rhythms and movements, alongside historical and cultural context.

#swingdance #merseyswing #danceitout #beginnersdanceclass #hybriddancestudio #dance #liverpooldance #merseyswing #joy

GUEST CLASS AVAILABILITY ✨

We have hourly evening availability for both of our beautiful dance studios.

Studio 1 is located on the ground floor and is fully accessible from street level. It has a sprung dancefloor, full length mirrors, a powerful sound system, mood lighting, ballet barres and a portable 60inch Screen.

Studio 2 (Hybrid Studio) is on the first floor (up two flights of stairs). This studio contains a state of the art screen, camera and microphone to enable high quality live class streaming and more. This studio has a sprung dance floor, full length mirrors, ballet barres, a high quality sound system and also includes additional seating and whiteboards.

If you are interested in hosting your own dance class or require any further information about our studios please contact grace@mdi.org.uk.

We have limited availability, so don’t hesitate to get in touch!

#independentclasses #dancers #dancersofinstagram #liverpooldance #mdistudio #guestclasses #thirdpartyhire #danceartist #danceclasses
#hybridstudiospa

Introducing “MOMENTA” ✨

We are thrilled to have been involved in this incredible project for @englishnationalballet.

Special thanks to @ruth.brill, @roswithachesher, @poppylaralees, @_ceharding_ @jen.halesmith, Stephen Mannings and our wonderful #DanceForParkinsons participants.

We hope that you enjoy 💛🎶
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Re-posted ⬇️ @englishnationalballet

It's a new year, and we have a lot to reflect on and to look forward to. Recently we celebrated a decade of Dance for Parkinson's!

Momenta, this original dance film, was commissioned in celebration of the milestone. It was co-created by Dance for Parkinson's participants with lived experience of Parkinson's, in collaboration with choreographer Ruth Brill, filmmaker Roswitha Chesher and composer Charlotte Harding. We hope you enjoy it!

We reflect on ten years of a beloved programme with pride and gratitude to all involved, and look forward to its exciting future.

Learn more about #DanceForParkinsons via the link in our bio.

ENB Philharmonic Principal Violin: Matthew Scrivener
Pianist: Nathan Tinker
Mixing & Mastering: Liam Quinn
Costume Design: Poppy Lees

#danceforhealth #parkinsons #parkinsonsuk #danceandhealth #communitydance #ballet #communityandballet #communityhealth #parkinsonsadvocacy #parkinsonsawareness #parkinsonsresearch #dancewellbeing #dancefilm #choreographer #filmmaker #composer #orginaldancefilm #filmmaking #communityarts #artsandhealth

Coming up…

If you have not yet booked onto a class, here’s a little reminder of what’s coming up next Thursday!

. Open Level Tap I 11.30am- 12.30pm

. Beginners Ballet I 7.15pm - 8.15pm

All classes will be delivered as Hybrid classes both via Zoom and in-person.

➡️ Book Now! (Link in bio)

#january #januarydanceprogramme #hybridstudio #danceitout #newyear #goals #motivation #mdistudio#balletdance #commercialdance #dancedorhealth #salsadance #liverpooldance

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MDI Artist Collective: Digital Toolbox

Digital is one of MDI's key areas of focus for 2022. We want to ensure that everyone is equipped to stay moving, working and creating, whatever the state of the world.

This focus will be applied to upcoming activity for our MDI Artist Collective and we're
opening up applications for new members in 2022.

The MDI Artist Collective exists to provide a space for artists to learn, collaborate, create and perform. Launched just before the pandemic, we have since been focusing on how the programme can exist and move forward in an ever-changing landscape.

Members of the Collective in 2022 will take part in the Digital Toolbox, a programme designed to explore your artistic areas of focus, interests and digital experience (or lack of!) and discover how digital experience can support you on your journey.

The first round of the Digital Toolbox starts this month and you are invited to drop into one of our Play Days in our new Hybrid Studio on Monday 10th or Friday 14th Jan to hear more about the programme.

Our Digital Clinics running from 17th Jan - 18th Feb will focus on the following areas:
. Studio in Your Pocket
. Moving Sound
. Dancing with the Camera
. The Final Edit
. Immersive Play Days

The programme is primarily aimed towards dance artists but if you are an artist in another field and feel like you might benefit from the programme, please get in touch.

If you are interested in taking part, would like to come to our Play Days, or would like to find out more, please email our Digital Programme Assistant:

➡️ 📧 Genni Debney:
genni@mdi.org.uk

#digitalworld #digitaldance #digitaltoolbox #danceartists #virtualworld #technology #dance #creatives #artists #artistcollective #2022 #development #growth

Coming up…

If you have not yet booked onto a class, here’s a little reminder of what’s coming up next Wednesday!

. 50 Moves! I 11.00am- 12.30am

. Intermediate Ballet I 7.00pm - 8.00pm

. Beginners Solo Salsa I 8.00pm - 9.00pm

. Commercial I 8.00pm -9.00pm

All classes will be delivered as Hybrid classes both via Zoom and in-person.

➡️ Book Now! (Link in bio)

#january #januarydanceprogramme #hybridstudio #danceitout #newyear #goals #motivation #mdistudio#balletdance #commercialdance #dancedorhealth #salsadance #liverpooldance

We just can’t wait to see you in the Studio or on Zoom in only one weeks time!

If you have not yet booked onto a class, here’s a little reminder of what’s coming up next Tuesday!

. Open Level Ballet I 11.00am - 12.00pm

. Men! Dancing! I 1.30pm - 3.00pm

. Advanced Contemporary I 6.00pm -7.00pm

. Beginners Hip Hop I 6.00pm -7.00pm

. Dance It Out! Weekly Dance Series : Intro to Musical Theatre / Jazz I 7.00pm - 8.00pm

All classes will be delivered as Hybrid classes both via Zoom and in-person.

Book Now! (Link in bio)

#january #januarydanceprogramme #hybridstudio #danceitout #newyear #goals #motivation #mdistudio

Boost your mental well-being this January. 🌿💚✨

This January, for a limited time only, our Mental Skills and Well-Being Q&A series is now available to watch on our “Hey Marvellous” platform (link in bio)

During Manisha’s (@dancersmindset) Internship at MDI, she brilliantly programmed a mental skills and well-being Q&A series specifically tailored for dancers. ✨

This is a great opportunity to listen to experts within the field give advice on how to prioritise your mental health and how to improve your performance with a focus on positivity and mindset.

This recorded series, featuring a number of expert guest speakers explores the importance of psychology to the dancers mental well-being and provides advice on how dancers can reach their optimal performance.

While the industry has a focus on physical training, these sessions will give you a fantastic insight into how you can prepare psychologically.

“This series is something close to my heart, as it has allowed for topics to be discussed in Liverpool for dancers to consider and be aware of. Thank you to everyone who was involved in this”- Manisha Aggarwal

Pay as you wish, boost your well - being and positive mental attitude this January.

#selfcarefordancers #selflove #pyschology #positivity #motivation #mindset #wellbeing
#skills #january #mdistudio #danceartists

Beginners Ballet 🩰

🗓 Starts Thursday 13th January
⏰ 7.15pm -8.15pm

{This class will be delivered as a Hybrid class both via Zoom and in-person.

Beginners Ballet is ideal for those who have never danced before, or have a small amount of experience. The class focuses on learning basic classical ballet technique, including correct posture, positioning of the feet and arms, and developing muscle strength and flexibility.

The class starts with exercises on the barre focusing on alignment and developing muscle strength. An easy stretch then moves us onto centre work (in the middle of the studio, away from the barre), focusing on control, balance and travelling steps.

Taught at a basic level, this class teaches beginners’ technique to prepare you to move onto the open level class when you’re feeling ready.

Book Now via our website (link in bio)

#balletdance #januaryprogramme #2022 #letsdance #hybriddancestudio #beginnersfriendly #mdistudio

From all of us at MDI, thank you for such an amazing year.

We wish you all a very happy and healthy 2022. 🎉

Here is a short highlight video of some of the best moments of 2021.

Hope that you enjoy! 💙

🎶 Credit: The Nutcracker Ballet.
📽 Video Edited by @gennigrace

#highlights #happynewyear #excitinghourney #hybridstudio #mdidancestudio #2021

2021 Reflections ✨✨

A perfect quote from a member of the team as we ease our way into a new year…

“In a virtual world, or in the studio, I am honoured to have witnessed the moments of Joy and unity which we have all shared together”

#unity #community #reflections #2021 #teamwork #journey #digitalworld #dance #artists

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