Our History

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MÓTUS Dance was established in 2013 by professional dancers based in Milton Keynes, who through over 20 years of professional work around the country and internationally, recognised that there was an absence in relation to accessing high-quality, regular dance programming within Milton Keynes.

 

Our Programme​

Since its inception, MÓTUS Dance has presented a wide range of dance work for Milton Keynes to watch, learn, participate and create. Our free festivals host an eclectic, exciting and diverse programme of work from national and internationally celebrated companies and offer a showcase for local artists and young people. Our performance programme takes place across the city in free public open spaces, within the centre:mk, across our cultural venues, in community settings, and within sited areas which make interesting performance spaces. We programme high quality work on the British touring circuit alongside creating our own showcases of work and creative ventures.

 

JUMP START is our U.Dance-endorsed youth dance platform which welcomes hundreds of young dancers to The Venue MK annually to share their talent, creativity and passion. We run popular dance clubs and workshops at a range of schools, reaching over 100 young dancers each week.

MÓTUS also programmes workshops and masterclasses at all levels throughout the year and has become a recognisable name in support of new dance work and emerging dance artists. 
 

Our Partnerships

Since MÓTUS Dance began it has celebrated increased collaboration in Milton Keynes between artistic groups and ideas. MÓTUS is delighted to be supported by Arts Council England, Milton Keynes Council, Milton Keynes Community Foundation, local parish councils, and a wide range of trusts and foundations