Inclusive Movement and Arts in Southall and Ealing
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Our Moving Stories is a community focussed company currently based in Southall and the surrounding areas. We are a grassroots organisation made by people for people, exploring the living potential of the moving body and its ability to communicate narrative, make change and bridge across divides. We facilitate and explore movement practice across generations and are inclusive of all abilities, believing that everyone has a story to share through movement.

As well as engaging with movement vocabularies through classes and creative projects, we are keen to connect with artistic communities beyond dance and provide a platform for the sharing of disciplines inclusive of dance, music, spoken word, visual art and text.

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  • Sarah Sulemanji

    Sarah Sulemanji

    Founder

    Sarah Sulemanji is a multifaceted dance artist and educator with a passion for movement and community engagement. Trained at The Martha Graham School in NYC, she blends improvisational methods with Graham-based dance techniques. As a former Lecturer in Dance at Middlesex University (2010-2023), Sarah nurtured aspiring artists while founding Our Moving Stories, a community-focused company in Southall. Her approach welcomes individuals of all ages and abilities to experience the joy of dance. With performance and teaching engagements nationally and internationally, she continues to share her passion for movement, creativity and inclusivity.

    Sarah is a mum of two daughters, holds an MA in professional practice, BA in dance performance, a PGCHE, fellowship of the HEA and is a professional member of the Foundation for Community Dance.

  • Gabriela Bolton

    Gabriela Bolton

    Artist

    Gabriela is a London based artist, teacher and workshop facilitator with over 8 years of experience working within the creative sector. With a background in commercial and studio photography, fine art and acting she brings a variety of different approaches to any creative environment.


    Gabriela has a BA(Hons) in dance performance and is working towards becoming a qualified Art Psychotherapist. She is currently continuing her professional development teaching children art in primary schools throughout West London. Gabriela enjoys working with a diverse array of people and is passionate about encouraging creative individuality and expression.

  • Nadia Butt

    Nadia Butt

    Nadia is a multi-disciplinary artist who has a passion for bringing people together. With a focus on facilitating community wellbeing, her experience includes events organisation, community outreach, and charity fundraising.

    Nadia has a BA(Hons) in Dance Science and continues to seek opportunities to improve the lives of others through applied arts experiences.

  • Jennifer Benson

    Jennifer Benson

    Jennifer is a Level 3 qualified childcare professional with over 15 years of experience.

    Jennifer has worked with children and families in a variety of roles and settings in the UK and around the world. Jennifer's roles have provided her with valuable skills in working with children of all ages, with a focus on the Early Years (0-4).

    Jennifer was introduced to Our Moving Stories through her daughter, who were regular attendees at Move and Make sessions. Being part of Move and Make from its first sessions has helped cement to Jennifer the importance of feeling part of a community and the positivity that this can bring.

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  • Move & Make is back at Open Havelock for the Spring/Summer term. If you are a parent/caregiver with a child aged 0-5 then come along to get creative with us through dance, art and play. Thank you to @tnlcommunityfund and National Lottery players for making this possible. 🔗 link in bio to book sessions through Eventbrite. Feel free to DM us with any questions.
  • Move and Make is for everyone big and small. Here is a glimpse into the Adult taster sessions we have been running over the last few weeks! Thank you everyone for sharing your creativity with us.
  • We’re looking forward to leading some taster sessions at Wescott Park Community Centre, starting tomorrow! Come along if you’re in the Acton area and would like to move your body and get creative with us! Thank you @peabodycommunityfoundation for your support and for funding these sessions.
  • Looking forward to being back with Move & Make tomorrow! These fun and FREE Wednesday morning sessions are for parents/carers and their children aged 0-5 to get creative together 🎨 💃🏻 🔗 link in bio for more info and to book. As always, a huge thank you to @tnlcommunityfund and National Lottery players for making this possible 🙏🏼
  • We are so excited to announce five taster sessions of our NEW Move and Make for ADULTS! Starting next Wednesday at Open Havelock. Come and get creative with us from 1pm, meet other members of our community in Southall, learn new skills and make new friends ✨ Sessions are FREE, run from 13.00-14.30, are led by experienced practitioners and refreshments are provided. Thank you to @tnlcommunityfund and National Lottery players for making these sessions possible!
  • A little glimpse into our last two Wednesdays at Move and Make sessions. Here we are exploring feelings and emotions together through movement, art and play 😊 Come and join our friendly, supportive and creative community at Open Havelock in Southall. Link to booking ad more info in bio. As always a huge thank you to @tnlcommunityfund and National Lottery players for making these sessions possible! 🙏🏼 Movement @sarahsmovingstories Art @gabriela.bolton

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We possess a breadth of expertise, delivering dance, movement and yoga classes for all ages and abilities. The focus of these can be movement for well-being, to develop new or pre-existing skills in dance, as a form of creative expression and as a way to bring people together. We are always keen to open conversations with activity leaders and residents and to adapt sessions towards the needs of the existing and emerging needs of communities

If you are interested in collaborating we would love to connect with you, please contact us on hello@ourmovingstories.com or follow us on instagram @our.movingstories