North East Moves – Watch the film now!

We are thrilled to share North East Moves – a new dance-for-screen film where young people from the UK and Germany express their hopes, aspirations and shared experiences, set against stunning heritage and landscapes.

“An exciting, captivating and life affirming experience for the audience. The inclusive and skilled collaboration between the young dancers, crossing national and language barriers along with their willingness to be open to new opportunities, people and experiences was inspirational.” (audience feedback)

Produced by Perform[d]ance (GER) and TIN Arts (UK), ‘North East Moves’ is a result of an international collaboration project where young people connected to both organisations worked with filmmaker Roswitha Chesher to explore ideas of identify, place and connection across international borders.

You can watch it using the link below.

Watch the film with English to German subtitles here:
North East Moves – English to German Subtitles

Click here to read more about the making of the film.

This project is funded by Cultural Bridge, which celebrates bilateral artistic partnerships between the UK and Germany through the collaboration between Arts Council England, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, British Council, Creative Scotland, Fonds Soziokultur, Goethe-Institut London and Wales Arts International / Arts Council of Wales.

If you would like to share your responses and reflections on the film with us, you can so so here:

North East Moves – thoughts and reflections  – Fill in form

We also captured some interviews with the dancers, the teams from both TIN Arts and Perform[d]ance, and filmmaker Roswitha Chesher. Their honest reflections on the project are now available to watch below:

 

Help us raise vital funds to open the TIN Dance House!

TIN Arts has launched a new fundraising campaign to create something the region has rarely seen before: a purpose-designed, fully accessible dance training centre where disabled and non-disabled dancers can train, create and perform together. 

We have identified a former Durham County Council building in Spennymoor as the future home of TIN Dance House – a vibrant, inclusive creative hub that breaks down the physical barriers that have held dancers back for decades. 

It will provide: 

  • Accessibility: A purpose-designed home where disabled and non-disabled people can participate equally and confidently, removing the physical barriers that limit opportunity. 
  • Increased capacity: Space to welcome more people, reduce waiting lists and ensure no one is excluded simply because there is not enough room. 
  • Life-long pathways: The ability to grow and adapt our programmes as dancers’ needs change, supporting long-term participation, progression and wellbeing. 
  • Artistic excellence: High-quality studios and facilities that reflect the ambition and talent of the artists we support. 
  • Wider impact: A welcoming hub for dance, strengthening connections locally, regionally and nationally. 

 Martin Wilson, Executive Director of TIN Arts, said:  “For too long, we’ve had a community that welcomes everyone — but a building that doesn’t. The TIN Dance House will remove those barriers for good. This is about creating a home where every body belongs.” 

TIN Arts is closer than ever to securing the building. To reach the final milestone, the charity has launched a matchfunding campaign with The Big Give, aiming to raise an initial £127,000 to open the building this September. 

Thanks to a generous donor, every £1 donated up to £10,000 will be doubled until 30 April. This means supporters can make twice the difference at a critical moment. 

Donate now:
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000Cshh0YAB