Match Make is a new Maiden Voyage commissioning initiative that brings dance artists and artistic collaborators together to work apart on short commissions during lockdown. The first commission, Chrysalis, was commissioned from dance artist Ryan O’Neill and video artist Conan McIvor. https://vimeo.com/422714452 Chrysalis: a state of preparation or transition reflects on lockdown through movement and […]
DANCING AT HOME WITH BELFAST MOVEMENT CHOIR Maiden Voyage are so pleased with the development of this new project that began in October 19, made possible through the generous support of Paul Hamlyn Foundation ‘Explore and Test’ Grant. The current sessions have been suspended due to the Covid-19 lockdown, but we were determined to keep […]
We are delighted to have received seed funding from Arts & Business NI for the development and delivery of remote workshops to engage their business members staff and families as they adjust to their new living and working arrangements due to Covid-19. The aim is to support all participants with their physical/mental health/well being and […]
QUARTET FOR 15 CHAIRS Maiden Voyage are delighted to share this recording of Quartet for 15 Chairs (2014) and hope it brings some joy, happiness in this time of lockdown. The performance was choreographed by Enrique Cabrera with music by Brian Irvine with some Bach and Farinelli, lighting design by Ciaran Bagnall and costumes by […]
PUBLIC STATEMENT ON COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) Due to the Government and Public Health Agency updates regarding the coronavirus pandemic, we decided to take the proactive and precautionary measure of suspending all community classes from Monday 16th March 2020 until further notice. This affects Maiden Voyage Dance ‘Move Fit’ programme and ‘Belfast Movement Choir’ programme. In the next […]
TOUCHING THE SURFACE, FEELING THE DEPTH TAUGHT BY MARY ABRAMS, MA, RSME It was great to welcome Mary to Belfast for this two day workshop. All who attended found the experience most rewarding in connecting to self and others. Continuum has so much to offer the individual, there was a deep sense of calm and […]