Hansel and Gretel - T0504310154A modern retelling of this classic fairytale finds Hansel and Gretel overwhelmed by the sights and smells of the city. Our two heroes must tackle situations that would have the bravest of adults shaking in their boots as they find their way home in a show that celebrates children's tenacity. Vicki Igbokwe, choreographer and founder of Uchenna Dance (The Head Wrap Diaries), will bring an Uchenna twist to this well-known tale, weaving her fierce and distinctive New York club styles, house, waacking and vogue, with African and Contemporary dance. Expect to groove in your seat in a show that will transport you to a world far from yours with some surprising similarities.Choreographer Vicki Igbokwe. | |
| 14 Mar 20 | Riley Theatre, Leeds :: V1104 listing details L1811352287 |
| 20 Dec 19 to 21 Dec 19 | Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth :: V0373043174 listing details L0761044937 |
| 17 Mar 19 | Theatre Porto (formerly Action Transport Theatre), Ellesmere Port :: V01372729980 listing details L1011048916 |
| 20 Feb 19 to 23 Feb 19 | Theatre Royal, Bath :: V854 listing details L0446765463 |
Hansel & Gretel - T301512621This contemporary retelling of Hansel and Gretel finds the two characters lost in London and overwhelmed by the sights and smells of the city. Join our two heroes as they outwit the adults to find their way back to their parents in a show that celebrates the plucky courage of childhood. Choreographer and Uchenna Dance founder Vicki Igbokwe puts her unique twist on a classic story, weaving together styles including House, Waacking and Voguing, with African and Contemporary dance in a show that will delight the whole family.Choreographer Vicki Igbokwe. | |
| 15 Dec 18 to 24 Dec 18 | The Place Theatre, Inner London :: V240 listing details L1577434496 |
| 23 Nov 18 to 24 Nov 18 | Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Outer London :: V01396607277 listing details L03068452 |
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| 8 Nov 18 | Capstone Theatre, Liverpool :: V0538369222 listing details L771676638 |
The Head Wrap Diaries - T265724114Three fierce, clever and witty female characters take us through stories of community, heritage womanhood and friendship.This interactive dance theatre production celebrates versatility and diversity dealing with issues of femininity, beauty, culture and most importantly; hair. Vicki Igbokwe | Uchenna Dance's choreography blends club styles House, Waacking and Vogue fused with African and Contemporary dance. The Head Wrap Diaries gives you front row seats to a journey from childhood to the present day.Choreographer Vicki Igbokwe. | |
| 24 Apr 18 | Cast, Doncaster :: V1545109680 listing details L0381612267 |
| 20 Apr 18 | The Place Theatre, Inner London :: V240 listing details L1403663939 |
| 19 Sep 16 to 20 Sep 16 | The Place Theatre, Inner London :: V240 listing details L01289990219 |
Rap Diaries - T2033656078The Head Wrap Diaries celebrates versatility in Afro-hair, diversity amongst black women and empowers ALL women (AND the men in their lives) to embrace their individual beauty. Three fierce, clever and witty female characters take us through stories of community, heritage, womanhood, friendship, and most importantly; hair. The Head Wrap Diaries celebrates versatility in Afro-hair, diversity amongst black women and empowers ALL women (AND the men in their lives) to embrace their individual beauty. | |
| 22 Nov 17 to 23 Nov 17 | Contact Theatre, Manchester :: V483 listing details L0462695839 |
Our Mighty Groove - T01638659481Our Mighty Groove is an immersive and interactive piece set within a New York underground House nightclub. The audience is both spectator and participant as they observe and experience the individual attributes of five club goers. Research and Development supported by Arts Council England, The Association of Dance of the African Diaspora and Sadler's Wells. This event is part of the UK's first ever industry-wide dance conference The Future: New Ideas, New Inspirations presented by Dance UK. There are only a limited number of public tickets available, so early booking is advised. | |
| 11 Apr 15 | Borough Hall, Outer London :: V354 listing details L939272638 |
Cultural Explosion - T0787749915The event will feature work from a variety of artists including Alesandra Seutin, Joseph Toonga and Lanre Malaolu with a curtain raiser from the State Of Emergency performance group Re:Position London. This year will also include a series of Dance On Film works... watch this space for updates!Company Uchenna Dance. | |
| 28 Mar 14 to 29 Mar 14 | Rich Mix, Outer London :: V0478944234 listing details L351269023 |
Cultural Explosion - T1304263523Combining the pulse of the underground, grace of the contemporary and power of Africa to bring you a dynamic, creative night celebrating dance culture. | |
| 29 Mar 13 to 30 Mar 13 | Rich Mix, Outer London :: V0478944234 listing details L0415131606 |
Cultural Explosion - T305367175Melting pot of dance culture. Uchenna Dance presents Cultural Explosion a night that celebrates the creativity of dance theatre artists, exploring the use of club and social dances, wrapped in a contemporary dance arena. Cultural Explosion will feature work from Joseph Yvan Toonga (Blueprint Bursary winner 2011) of Just US Dance Theatre, Shelley Maxwell of Maxwell Dance Project, Akosua Boayke with a piece choreographed for Uchenna II, Gerrard Martin, Ricardo Da Silva and Botis Seva (Juste Debout UK finalists 2011) and Vicki Igbokwe, Creative Director of Uchenna Dance Company. | |
| 30 Mar 12 to 31 Mar 12 | Rich Mix, Outer London :: V0478944234 listing details L0528550671 |
