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Welcome to unique tay’s dance blog. A collection of articles, production reviews, and interviews with diverse artists. Celebrating cultural diversity and dance leadership, beyond the stage. A love for dance writing began in 2014.
Review... 'Mehek' A Fusion of South Asian Artistic Brilliance
"Mehek," a South Asian Dance production, showcasing a fusion of artistic brilliance. - A review by Tamar unique tay. At Birmingham Hippodrome 2024
In conversation… The Black British Theatre Awards 2023 (interview)
unique tay spoke with the dance winner Isabela Coracy, from Ballet Black and nominee, Tinovimbanashe Sibanda - She/Her The Importance of Being Earnest. Of the Black British Theatre Awards 2023. - As they celebrated their 5th anniversary at the National Theatre, London on 29 October 2023. 🎊
Read on to learn more about their choreographic journey and success.
(1) SO... I'VE BEEN NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD (children’s award)
Congratulations to dance entrepreneur, Tamar (unique tay) on the nomination for the Outstanding Contribution to Children Award; via The Potential Unlocked Awards 2024.
Potential Unlocked, is committed to inspiring and empowering young people. By spotlighting inspiring individuals from black heritage backgrounds... and celebrates inspiration, education, and resilience. Cast your vote and learn more.
(2) SO... I'VE BEEN NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD (creative arts)
Congratulations to dance entrepreneur, Tamar (unique tay) on the nomination for the Creative Arts of the Year Award; via The Potential Unlocked Awards 2024.
Potential Unlocked, is committed to inspiring and empowering young people. By spotlighting inspiring individuals from black heritage backgrounds... and celebrates inspiration, education, and resilience. Cast your vote and learn more.
In conversation… Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | Ailey II
Dance writer Tamar - unique tay, interviews Maggy Van Den Heuvel, dancer of Ailey 2. Read on, to learn more about Maggy's experiences and artistry, as a member of Ailey 2.
Dance Consortium presents Ailey 2 The Next Generation of Dance. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Ailey 2, was established in 1974 as a junior company to provide emerging young dancers with an opportunity to hone their skills, gain professional experience, and prepare for potential future careers with the main Alvin Ailey company. African-American and African Diaspora expression.
To The Streets! - A musical production
A true story and musical, inspired by the Bristol Boycott in 1963. Where the Caribbean and Asian communities took to the streets, boycotting for their equal rights! From Caribbean dance moves, reggae musical influences, and more. Read up on a powerful social message, article. Including interviews with the creative team
Produced by China Plate Theatre. As part of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, with Birmingham Hippodrome. Published by One Dance UK.
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Celebrating 20 strong years of homegrown Hip Hop talent. breakin’ convention, Nottingham.
Review: Celebrating 20 strong years of homegrown Hip Hop talent, right here in the UK. Thanks to the breakin’ convention, based at Sadler’s Wells London.
This Spring, breakin’ convention tours nationally with one of its hotspots landing in the East Midlands city of Nottingham. Ending its ground-breaking tour in Birmingham in June 2023.
From Medical student to aspiring professional dancer
The Basque Country-born dancer, from Northern Spain, María Roca formally trained as a medical student. With underlying passions and talents to pursue a dance career, internationally. Read more…
Black British Theatre Awards | Black Excellence in dance
let’s talk about Black British excellence, artists and the awards!
Podcast | female entrepreneur: women in dance and building a community for artists - Interview with People Dancing UK
Podcast - female entrepreneurship and women in dance. Podcast with People Dancing UK