That's right! You see us! We've been catwalking our way through October because it’s #MenopauseAwarenessMonth ✨ 💃 We are still feeling the ENERGY after our amazing week at #AnitasRoom Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival, rehearsing for Mid Life. Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu choreographed a boogie and we were joined by a fantastic group of people as Rosie Powell shot the trailer! Keep your eyes peeled 👀 for more ways to get involved and #DanceThroughMidLife 🪩 🎉 😉 #LetsCreate #TheChalkCliffTrust #MidLifeWarrior #MenopauseAwareness #Menopause #DiverseCity Arts Council England Theatre Royal Plymouth Chalk Cliff Trust Alt text: A joyful, diverse, group of women boogie. Vicki Ignokwe choreographs, Rosie Powell films, Lucy Richardson directs. The atmosphere is full of energy.
Diverse City
Performing Arts
Swanage, Dorset 238 followers
Diverse City is committed to diversity and equality in the arts. We are an engine of artistic and social change.
About us
Diverse City is an award winning charity committed to diversity and equality in the arts. • What do we do? • Diversity is central to our name, our art, and our values. Our mission is to make extraordinary shows that represent the world as it actually is. We want to break barriers and transform performance to change the lives of performers, audiences and communities. Our dream is a world where all identities are respected and valued. • How do we do this? • We create exceptional shows with a diversity of artists. We reveal hidden stories, silenced voices and excluded talents. We make unlikely alliances that increase representation in the arts on and off stage and in the audience. We champion inclusive practice through training & coaching.
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External link for Diverse City
- Industry
- Performing Arts
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Swanage, Dorset
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2006
- Specialties
- Community Engagement in the Arts, Audiences Development, Diversity and Equality Organisational Training, Creative Learning Provider, Theatre, Accessibility, Inclusivity, and Diversity
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Diverse City
Swanage, Dorset BH192RB, GB
Employees at Diverse City
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Buki Mosaku
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Judeline Nicholas (she/her/hers)
Learning and Development Specialist - Leadership and Corporate Culture; Equity+Diversity+Inclusion=Belonging; Workshop Facilitation; Coaching;…
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Becky Chapman
Executive Director at Diverse City
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Caro Boss
Communications Manager at Diverse City
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“all too often, we design cities as if people with disabilities don’t exist—or worse, as if they don’t matter.” Fantastic blog post by Cyprine Odada who came to watch our recent #ExtraordinaryBodies R&D at the weekend hosted at Woodland Star International School Kenya. Thank you so much for coming with your family, and sharing your vision for a world without barriers! 🌍 🪩 😁 Extraordinary Bodies (UK) and Pamoja Dance Group (Kenya) present ‘Earth, Wheels, Air’, an Unlimited International Open Award 2024 commission made possible thanks to funding from British Council. Project partners include Theatre Royal Plymouth, Head Over Wheels, The Sarakasi Trust and Woodland Star International School Kenya. Extraordinary Bodies is a collaboration between Diverse City and Cirque Bijou Ltd. #EarthWheelsAir #CircusForEverybody #CirqueBijou #DiverseCity #UnlimitedPartnerAwards #UnlimitedInternationalPartnerAwards #DisabledArtists #DisabilityArts #WeAreUnlimited #LetsCreate
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Over the weekend, my family and I attended a breathtaking performance titled "EarthWheelsAir," brought to life by the incredible talents of @extraordinarybodies and @pamojadanse, and graciously hosted by @woodlandstarinternational. While the dance pieces had nothing to do with transport or urban planning, I found myself unexpectedly moved to reflect on both. Watching these dancers, each with different physical abilities, perform with such grace, power, and joy, left me in awe—but also with a heavy heart. Their joy on stage stood in stark contrast to the challenges they likely face navigating spaces that are not built for them. Anyway, I decided blog my thoughts on the performance. Please have a read and let me know what you think.
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“We are artists. The conditions we face have turned us into acrobats.” — Joseph Kanyenje, Artistic Director, Pamoja Dance Group. 🌍✨ The Earth, Wheels, Air Research and Development project has officially kicked off in Nairobi this week, and we couldn’t be more proud of the incredible work emerging from this collaboration between Extraordinary Bodies (Cirque Bijou Ltd and Diverse City) and Pamoja Dance Group. Huge thanks to Alice Chutter, our producer, whose dedication has made this all happen! Check out these images of Pamoja Dance Group alongside Jonny, Tilly, and Daniella from Extraordinary Bodies and Head Over Wheels, as they push the boundaries of circus and dance. This collaboration has sparked so much excitement for the future of #EarthWheelsAir. With the right support, we hope to bring this work to a wider audience and fully realise its potential! We’re buzzing with ideas and can’t wait to share more about our time here in Kenya. Stay tuned for updates! Alt text: The images show a diverse group of individuals performing acrobatics in a large room with high ceilings at Woodland Star International School Kenya. Some artists are rigged up to aerial systems, working with others on the ground to create dynamic shapes and movement. Jonny is in his wheelchair, connected with Tilly, while two Pamoja Dance members, including Kriza Brown Mandela, hold on, forming beautiful collaborative shapes. Another image shows the full team smiling at the camera, and a final image captures the artists exploring Nairobi city centre together on a rest day. Extraordinary Bodies (UK) and Pamoja Dance Group (Kenya) present ‘Earth, Wheels, Air’, an Unlimited International Open Award 2024 commission made possible thanks to funding from British Council. Project partners include Theatre Royal Plymouth, Head Over Wheels, The Sarakasi Trust and Woodland Star International School Kenya. Extraordinary Bodies is a collaboration between Diverse City and Cirque Bijou Ltd Bijou. #EarthWheelsAir #CircusForEverybody #CirqueBijou #DiverseCity #UnlimitedPartnerAwards #UnlimitedInternationalPartnerAwards #DisabledArtists #DisabilityArts #WeAreUnlimited #LetsCreate
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💃🏽 #DanceThroughMidLife and become a #MidLifeWarrior! Last week, our Communications Queen, Caro Boss, teamed up with Georgie White Winter to work on voice, vision, and vibes for Mid Life—coming to you in 2025! 🎉 From epic boogies with Vicki Igbokwe to trailer magic by Rosie Powell, it was all about joy, creativity, and connection. Plus, Georgie got her Mid Life Warrior badge—coming soon for you too! 🔥 #InclusiveArts #MidLifeTour #DiverseVoices #TheatreForAll
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#DanceThroughMidLife and be a #MidLifeWarrior! Last week, I met with the fabulous Caro Boss, Communications Queen of Diverse City, to dive into all things voice, vision and messaging for the amazing programmes coming up, including Mid Life, which will be touring from February 2025. The creative team and cast of Mid Life were hard at work at Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival making use of their wonderful creative space, #AnitasRoom. As well as working on the show, they were joined by an exceptional group of people for a #MidLifeWarrior Workshop, followed by a choreographed boogie led by the brilliant Vicki Igbokwe, with Rosie Powell capturing it all on camera for the trailer. You can see a sneak peak of that energy in one of the images here! Caro couldn’t stop raving about her time in Brighton: "It was a joyful, inspiring week, and a pleasure to be surrounded by so many talented, generous women. We cannot wait to start sharing the images and the trailer when it’s ready, but here’s a little taste of the atmosphere to whet your appetites." Also, here's a pic of me meeting Caro IRL, getting my official Diverse City t-shirt and the mighty Mid Life Warrior pin badge which I proudly wear! (can't you tell from my ridiculously excited face 😉 ) You'll be able to get hold of your pin badge soon, just you wait and see. Alt text: Image 1. Two women are smiling and posing for a selfie. One woman, in a patterned shirt with green leaves, is holding up a white t-shirt that features the words "Diverse City" in blue with a splatter design. The background shows a kitchen setting with a wooden table and various items, including notes and a container. Image 2. A joyful, diverse, group of women boogie. Vicki Igbokwe choreographs, Rosie Powell films, Lucy Richardson directs. The atmosphere is full of energy. Image 3. Close-up of a yellow pin badge on a green shirt, with the words "Mid Life Warrior" in bold silver font.
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🌍🌬️🚲 Just launched! We are thrilled to share the ‘Earth, Wheels, Air’ project trailer, now live on the Extraordinary Bodies website! This groundbreaking collaboration brings together the UK’s first integrated circus company, Extraordinary Bodies (UK) (a collaboration between Cirque Bijou Ltd and Diverse City), and Kenya’s leading inclusive contemporary dance company, Pamoja Dance Group. ‘Earth, Wheels, Air’ kicks off its Research and Development phase in Kenya next week! The project transcends borders, celebrating diverse talent and creating an entirely new artistic collaboration. Through this process, we are dismantling barriers and welcoming the next generation of d/Deaf and disabled artists into the creative fold—breaking stigma and growing the talent pipeline across both Kenya and the UK. “We are artists. The conditions we face have turned us into acrobats.” — Joseph Kanyenje, Pamoja Dance Group. ‘Earth, Wheels, Air’ is an Unlimited International Open Award 2024 commission made possible thanks to funding from British Council. We are proud to partner with Theatre Royal Plymouth, Head Over Wheels, Sarakasi Trust, and Woodland Star International School Kenya (where the first R&D in Kenya will be hosted). This project launches with residencies in both Nairobi and Plymouth, leading to sharings in both countries. Watch the project trailer on Youtube via the Extraordinary Bodies website: https://lnkd.in/eCZkiRZu AD https://lnkd.in/eXcrhRxD and Non AD https://lnkd.in/e9_k6c5R 🎥 Stay tuned for more updates on the incredible artists involved as we begin this new chapter. Sign up for our newsletter (link in bio) to hear more about this and other exciting projects coming up! Alt text: The image preview shows a group of seven individuals, both male and female, posed closely together in a dark setting, with soft lighting highlighting their expressions and skin tones. The individuals are seated in a relaxed manner, with some embracing each other, creating a sense of intimacy and connection among them. #EarthWheelsAir #CircusForEverybody #CirqueBijou #DiverseCity #UnlimitedPartnerAwards #UnlimitedInternationalPartnerAwards #DisabledArtists #DisabilityArts #WeAreUnlimited #LetsCreate
Earth, Wheels, Air - Extraordinary Bodies
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🌟 Exciting News at Diverse City! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce two incredible additions to the Diverse City team: Georgie White Winter, our new Development Manager, and Judeline Nicholas (she/her/hers), our new Co-Chair. 🎉 Georgie brings her wealth of experience in fundraising, partnerships, and creative strategy, while Judeline’s leadership and dedication to inclusion are invaluable to our mission of making the arts truly representative of all voices and bodies. We couldn’t be more excited to have them both on board as we continue driving forward inclusivity and equity in the arts. 🌍🎭 👏 Be sure to join us in welcoming them to the Diverse City family! #DiverseCity #Leadership #Inclusivity #ArtsForAll #NewBeginnings #CreativeEquity
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✨ First Board Meeting with Diverse City at Brighton Dome ✨ Yesterday, I attended my first board meeting at the iconic Brighton Dome and had the pleasure of meeting the amazing board members and the wider team of Diverse City. Everyone was so lovely, interesting, and passionate about the work we’re doing! I’m also thrilled to officially announce that I’ve taken on the role of Development Manager at Diverse City! 🎉 I’ll be bringing my experience in strategy, fundraising, and project management to help drive our income generation strategy and support a company that’s breaking down barriers in the arts. My key takeaways from the day: 💡 Diverse City = We are Leadership. We are Talent. We are International. We are Creatives! I’m incredibly excited to contribute to shaping a future where creativity is accessible to everyone, and where diverse voices and talents are celebrated across the UK and beyond. The work Diverse City is doing to promote inclusivity in the performing arts is truly inspiring, and I can’t wait to see what we achieve together! 🚀 Here we are saying "Hi" 👋 including, Becky Chapman, Ayad Al-Ani, Ben Johnsen, Jamie Beddard, Judeline Nicholas (she/her/hers), Jesse B., Claire Hodgson, Becky Hughes and Josh Ward, plus the all important plate of biscuits! #NewRole #DevelopmentManager #Leadership #Creativity #Diversity #InclusiveCulture #PerformingArts #BoardMeeting #InternationalReach
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Great opportunity ahead for the right person. Loads of potential for someone who can hit that ground running!
Please take a look at lovely new Development Manager post at Diverse City. There's loads of potential out there. We need more hands on deck! https://lnkd.in/e7sZwmPh
We’re Hiring: Development Manager
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This opportunity is still open . Could you be our new co Chair ? Get in touch
Do you want to share your experiences encouraging collaboration and open voices in social justice and the arts? Diverse City are looking for two new members to Co-Chair the Board of Trustees, having recently revitalised their governance structure. This excellent opportunity closes next Monday 5th February at 10am, so if you want to help build a future for the award winning organisation which is an engine of artistic and social change, please check out our candidate pack today! https://lnkd.in/ghFSQrUj Contact sue@counterculturellp.com with any queries or requests for alternative formats for the Candidate Pack (Audio/BSL) #trustees #boardmembers #artsandculture #performingarts #trustee #boardgovernance
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Come work with us . Get in touch for a chat
Do you want to share your experiences encouraging collaboration and open voices in social justice and the arts? Diverse City are looking for two new members to Co-Chair the Board of Trustees, having recently revitalised their governance structure. This excellent opportunity closes next Monday 5th February at 10am, so if you want to help build a future for the award winning organisation which is an engine of artistic and social change, please check out our candidate pack today! https://lnkd.in/ghFSQrUj Contact sue@counterculturellp.com with any queries or requests for alternative formats for the Candidate Pack (Audio/BSL) #trustees #boardmembers #artsandculture #performingarts #trustee #boardgovernance
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Diverse City reposted this
Do you want to share your experiences encouraging collaboration and open voices in social justice and the arts? Diverse City are looking for two new members to Co-Chair the Board of Trustees, having recently revitalised their governance structure. This excellent opportunity closes next Monday 5th February at 10am, so if you want to help build a future for the award winning organisation which is an engine of artistic and social change, please check out our candidate pack today! https://lnkd.in/ghFSQrUj Contact sue@counterculturellp.com with any queries or requests for alternative formats for the Candidate Pack (Audio/BSL) #trustees #boardmembers #artsandculture #performingarts #trustee #boardgovernance
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