Premiere of 'Behind The Scene' Documentary and Workshops

Angelika Napierala

Red carpet premiere of a UK waacking documentary followed by a day of film meets dance performance workshops

Genesis Cinema

Join us for the unforgettable evening celebrating the UK waacking community and the UK dance scene!The Red Carpet Premiere of 'Behind The Scene' Documentary directed by Angelika Napierala and Daniel Glenn-Barbour!A project celebrating a variety of influences of the scene and its evolution. 'Behind The Scene - The UK Documentary' is born out of the series of interviews focusing on stories of UK waacking scene and those that influenced the style and took it a step further. Aiming to document important figures that impacted UK dance culture as well as bring the community together by shedding light on some of the topics concerning the scene.Where?At Genesis Cinema, Mile End, E1 4UJWhen?Doors open at 5pmScreening to start approx. 6.15pmWhat to wear?It's a Red Carpet Affair honey and we are doing it W*acking Style! Think Met Gala meets Disco!How can I select my seat?There is no seat selection option for this screening. Seating is based on first come-first served. For best seats we advise to arrive early.Who's hosting?!The vibes on the night will be taken care of by the one and only Mademoiselle Ginger who will lead us all into a Q&A featuring interviewees from the documentary. Film Meets Dance Performance IntensiveThe following day we are hosting an intensive in partnership with East London Dance. Touching on themes such as performance with special consideration for on-screen work, creativity in performance, storytelling in dance and much more!With a line up of incredible guests, the intensive will be a continuation of a momentum started by the screening. Waackers and All Styles Dancers are welcome!!!Where?East London Dance, The Talent House, 3 Sugar House Ln, London E15 2QSWhen?Saturday 22nd February 2025, 12-6pm Who are the teachers and what's in store?Angelika - will open the day with body preparation Special Guest Bagsy - will conduct a workshop catering to performance for on-screen workSpecial Guest To Be Announced Soon - will focus on creativity in performance Daniel - will close the day with workshop on storytelling and filmmaking and how that can be applied in dance performanceAnything else happening on the day?We will be hosting a space for socialising, relaxing and bonding with tea and some cake. You will also be able to introduce your services to others. Interested in introducing something you do to others (you are particularly encouraged if you do something with film) - please contact Angelika on angentaa@gmail.com to arrange.