Boys in Motion

Boys in Motion is a newly established, collaborative outreach project between the Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) at The Place, Matthew Bourne's New Adventures and Sadler’s Wells.

We invite all male-identifying and non-binary young people to experience high-quality, fun and explorative dance workshops. Led by industry-leading male-identifying artists, these tailored workshops are designed to help young people explore their passion for dance, regardless of their background or ability. We aim to provide a nurturing yet challenging environment where young people can learn and thrive in dance with support from well-established dance organisations.

Hosted at The Place, the weekend of dance will be taught by New Adventures dance artists and supported by The Place musicians. Participants will have a special chance to work with dedicated artists over two days engaging in warm-up games and creative exercises. This will culminate in crafting a unique dance piece to share with families and friends on the final day.

In the lead-up to the sharing, participants will gain an overview of the iconic Swan Lake story, learn choreography from the New Adventures' Swan Lake show, and implement what they have learned into their final piece.

The final day will also consist of a Q&A with current and past Swan Lake dancers followed by an extraordinary opportunity to watch Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London.