The The Complete Actors – Kakuma Refugee Camp

In the heart of Kakuma Refugee Camp, a powerful creative movement is growing—The Complete Actors Founded and led by refugee artists Ngoy Stany & Joel Dacosta, this youth-driven collective is made up of 45 actors, musicians, dancers, and filmmakers who are using their talents to inspire hope, challenge stigma, and create change.

Despite the incredible creativity and passion within the camp, most young people lack the support, resources, and platforms needed to grow their artistic skills. This lack of opportunity has led many to fall into early marriage, substance abuse, and a loss of direction. The Complete Actors exists to change that narrative – through art, performance, and powerful storytelling.

The Complete Dance shows the level of creativity and commitment within this group.

“Talent is a treasure.”

They call on parents to recognise the value of creativity, and they appeal to supporters around the world to invest in the next generation of refugee talent.

With the right support, these young artists could go far – not just in their personal growth, but in uplifting their entire community.

Master class with Tasha Bertram

Tasha Bertram is seen here giving class on stage to dancers from multible schools throughout Italy at the Concorso Nazionale di danza Città di Poggibonsi.

The Dance Weavers – Stepping the wild

Bridport Youth Dance is a school of contemporary dance that runs dance classes for ages 5 – 21 years and workshops with leading teachers and choreographers from across the UK.  Led by dance teacher and choreographer Nikki Northover, Bridport Youth Dance consists of an exceptional annual production in Bridport, Dorset together with an outdoor dance education programme DANCE in the LANDscape and a thriving community outreach programme. The outdoor programme consists of The Dance Weavers films, site specific performances in rural and coastal landscapes – Choreography Geography – and workshops that connect young people to nature through dance. Alongside contemporary dance which is at the heart of BYD some classes in tap and street are also offered.

http://www.bridportyouthdance.org.uk/