News

Watch : LEAP Highlights Video

We're excited to finally share our highlights from LEAP 2019; packed with your reactions, our favourite moments and clips of the performers ...
Read More

Putting Artists Back at the Heart of MDI

MDI is delighted to announce a successful bid to Arts Council England to fund a brand new Talent Incubator for ...
Read More

Festive Opening Times at MDI

What a year! We've had 60 different (and many new) classes on Hope Street, almost 300 individuals attending MDI's own ...
Read More

Open

Tune into Statues Redressed tonight on Sky Arts at 8.00pm! 🖥🎨

@skyarts' unique TV show made in Liverpool, documents the project #statuesredressed where statues across the city were given a temporary new look by artists and designers to celebrate and debate their place in the city today!

#cultureliverpool #culture #art #verypublicart #statues #skyarts

@Culture_Liverpool @Culturelpool @CultureLiverpool

Open

APPROACHING HALF TERM 🍂🍁🍃

Just a friendly reminder that this week is the final week of term! After this week, classes will resume again on the 1st of November. Keep your eyes peeled for some exciting new programme additions!
👀💥

We still have places for the following classes taking place this week!
⬇️

Tuesday 19th October

Meditation & Gentle Yoga : 10:00 - 11:00 (Hybrid)
Men! Dancing! : 13:30 - 15:00 (Hybrid)
Advanced Contemporary: 18:00- 19:00 (In-person)
Intro to Hip Hop: 18:00- 19:00 (Hybrid)
Intro to Indian Dance: 19:00 -20:00 (Hybrid)

Wednesday 20th October

50 Moves: 11:00- 12:30 (Hybrid)
Commercial - Intermediate/ Advanced: 19:30- 20:30 (In-Person)
Intro to Solo Salsa: 20:30 - 21:30 (Hybrid)

Thursday 21st October

Open Tap: 11:30- 12:30 (Hybrid Class)
Dance for Parkinson’s: 13:30- 15:30 (In-Person)
Beginners Ballet: 19:15 - 20:15

Please note that in- studio classes are held at a maximum capacity of 20persons per class!

🌐 For more information please visit our website

#halfterm #autumn #danceprogramme #danceitout #dancingthroughlife #mdistudio #dancers #dancersofinstagram

Open

✨Q&A Series✨

WEEK 5: Monday 18th October at 6pm (online)

Alexandra will be answering your questions on body image, alongside talking through exercises to help you.

After a career in the Performing Arts, Alexandra Zibisow pursued her passion for psychology studying Dance Movement Psychotherapy. She is now a registered Movement Psychotherapist practising in the NHS.

Alexandra focuses on providing individual and group therapeutic support, emphasising a holistic approach to mind and body.

Book on now through our website under the ‘events’ tab🥰
•
•
•
#mdidancestudio #qanda #bodyimage #psychotherapy #psychology #mentalhealth #wellbeing #onlineevent #liverpool #dancerslife #dancemovementtherapy #movement

Open

CALLOUT✨
.
.
.
Do you teach a unique or interesting style of dance that you think students might love or is there a style of dance that you would like to see at MDI?
Let us know!
.
.
Comment below ⬇️ or email 📧studio@mdi.org.uk

#dancecallout #liverpooldanceteachers #uniquedance #dancersofinstagram #mdistudio

Open

Reposted from @readbyrose

"It’s World Mental Health Day, so I wanted to share this piece I wrote about taking a break."

"Whether you’re a writer, a photographer, an athlete, a singer, a friend — whatever you are, it’s okay to take a break. It doesn’t mean that you’re giving away your title as any of those things, it just means that you’re so much more"

💛 #worldmentalhealthday

#strengthquotes #thegoodquote #poets #poetrybook #poetrybookshelf #poetrybooks #poetryislove #mindsetquotes #mindsetquote #mindsetofgreatness #mindsetcreator #findmywritingcommunity #poetsxheaven #poetrydaily #poetrylove #poetess #poetryaccount #poetstribe #feelingsquotes #emotionsmatter #worldmentalhealthday2021 #danceandmentalhealth

Open

Plan your week ahead 📖🖊

We have another jam packed programme coming up this week, from our FREE online Mental Skills and Wellness Event to Indian Dance!

Monday 11th Oct

Online Mental Skills and Well-being Q&A with Sophia Martins discussing themes of neurodiveristy | 18:00. | FREE

Tuesday 12th Oct

Meditation & Gentle Yoga : 10:00 - 11:00 (Hybrid)
Men! Dancing! : 13:30 - 15:00 (Hybrid)
Advanced Contemporary: 18:00- 19:00 (In-person)
Intro to Hip Hop: 18:00- 19:00 (Hybrid)
Intro to Indian Dance: 19:00 -20:00 (Hybrid)

Wednesday 12th Oct

50 Moves: 11:00- 12:30 (Hybrid)
Commercial - Intermediate/ Advanced: 19:30- 20:30 (In-Person)
Intro to Solo Salsa: 20:30 - 21:30 (Hybrid)

Thursday 13th Oct

Open Tap: 11:30- 12:30 (Hybrid Class)
Dance for Parkinson’s: 13:30- 15:30 (In-Person)
Beginners Ballet: 19:15 - 20:15 (In-studio)

Friday 14th Oct

Pro- Class with Charlie Roberts: 10:00 - 11:30 (In-Person) I FREE

Please note that in- studio classes are held at a maximum capacity of 20persons per class!

🌐 For more information please visit our website ⬇️
Classes: www.mdi.org.uk/full-listings/
Online Q&A : https://www.mdi.org.uk/artist-mental-skills-wellbeing-qa-series/

#supersunday #dancersmentalhealth #danceforhealth #healthydancer #danceprogramme #hybriddance #mdistudio #liverpooldance #danceitout #planahead

Open

#LEAP2019 Spotlight ✨✨✨

*WILD*

We commissioned @motionhouse to perform their exhilarating show WILD at the @hinterlandsliverpool for #LEAPFest2019.

WILD had us on the edge of our seats as the entire performance took place on top of a giant scaffolding rig. Dancers were swinging, jumping and tumbling around in a spectacular fashion.

This was a production to remember!

Follow @motionhouse for more bold and adventurous dance creations ✨✨✨

#dance #circus #aerial #acrobatics #performance #festival #show
#LEAPFest2019 #highlights #commission #dance #performance #show

.

Open

#LEAP2019 Spotlight ✨✨✨

PUZZLE CREATURE

Highlighting the 2nd year anniversary launch of LEAP.🚀✨
We look back at the mesmerising commissioned piece ‘’PUZZLE CREATURE’’ by @neondance

At the heart of PuzzleCreature are notions of death and immortality. Why? The piece is inspired by artist/architect duo Arakawa and Madeline Gins, and their exploration of what they see as humans’ one fundamental design flaw: we don’t live forever. Rejecting mortality, the duo spent decades exploring ways to defy death by leaving behind death-defying art.

PuzzleCreature is @neondance ode to that idea...

Follow @neondance for more incredible dance creations

#LEAPFest2019 #highlights #commission #dance #leap #festival #contemporary #warehouse #bubble #trailer #performance #show #theatre #immersive #arakawa #architecture #madelinegins

Open

#LEAP2019 Spotlight ✨✨✨

This month we are highlighting the 2nd year anniversary launch of LEAP. 🚀✨

For LEAP 2019, we commissioned the mesmerising piece FANTASIA by @rosiekaydanceco.

Rosie Kay worked with neuroscientists in the UK and Denmark’s Center for Music in the Brain to explore how dance can trigger sensations of pleasure and fulfilment in the brain.

Fantasia is inspired by music and the body’s response to it. ⠀

For more incredible dance creations follow ➡️ @rosiekaydanceco

#ballet #dance #tutu #festival #vivaldi #pucelli #bach #beethoven #joy #music #neuroscience #2yearanniversary #leaplaunch

Open

✨Q&A Series✨

WEEK 4: 11th October 2021 at 6pm (online)

Next up we have Sophia Martins who is an international dance neuroscientist, dancer, performer, and dance teacher. Sophia will be answering your questions on neurodiversity.

She trained in somatic practices, has a degree in psychology and postgraduate studies in neuroscience. She also worked as a mental health practitioner for 4 years. Through her Neuroscience of Dance project and Dance Integrated Healing Method, she provides neurocognitive and dance healing tools.

She has been helping dancers and dance teachers all over the world for the past two years with the following key aspects: coping with injuries, neurological recovery, improving class environments and teaching techniques, overcoming struggles (memory, equilibrium, learning difficulties), improving mental well-being, improving dance skills, and using dance for healing purposes.

Currently, she still assists in research, conducts the Dance is Medicine Podcast and occasionally teaches cognitive neuroscience and brain imaging research methods.

Book now through the website under the events tab!🤩
•
•
•
#mdi #mentalskills #psychology #neurodiversity #neuroscience #wellbeing #dance #dancershealth #dancerslife

Open

We've had a fantastic day at the @lipaliverpool Freshers Fair. 🎤🎼🎹

Its always a pleasure visiting LIPA and being immersed in such a creative environment full of inspiration and talent.

Shortly, we will be revealing the winner of our well-ness hamper! Good luck to all those who have entered!

#students #lipa #freshers #creatives #dancers #dance #dancersofinstagram #lipastudents #studentlife #danceforhealth #wellness

Watch : LEAP Highlights Video

Putting Artists Back at the Heart of MDI

Festive Opening Times at MDI

Menu