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Weaving Troupe: A Celebration of Culture, Creativity & Community

a woman kneels on one leg, her hands infront of her face, she has her head bowed in dance. She wears a yellow cardigan and blue jumpsuit,, her haid is short and grey. Behond her on the dance studio wall is a graffitti of a pride coloured bird wings

Written by

Amanda

This summer, something magical is unfolding across Nottingham…

We’re thrilled to launch Weaving Troupe – a UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)-supported project from IMPACD C.I.C., offering free, inclusive creative workshops for all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Whether you’re a maker, mover, storyteller or simply curious – there’s a space for you in the troupe.

🎭 What is the Weaving Troupe?

Weaving Troupe is more than just a workshop series – it’s a movement that brings communities together to create, connect and celebrate through arts and folklore. Together, we’ll design costumes, make instruments, dance, build puppets, and weave stories that reflect our heritage and dreams.

We’re working with artists and facilitators from across the city to explore themes of identity, culture and belonging. The work created in the workshops will be showcased at vibrant public events including Nottingham Carnival, Hockley Hustle and Light Night, making sure our communities are seen, heard and celebrated.

🧵 What to Expect

You don’t need to be “creative” or have any experience — just come with an open heart and a willingness to try something new. Workshops are relaxed, friendly and designed for all:

  • 🎨 Costume design & making
  • 🪘 Instrument crafting & music
  • 💃🏾 Dance, movement & carnival expression
  • 🎭 Puppetry, props & performance
  • 🧵 Story weaving & textile art

Sessions are running throughout the summer and into March 2026, on both weekdays and weekends at accessible locations across the city.

🌍 Who Is It For?

Everyone is welcome, but we especially encourage people from:

  • Underrepresented backgrounds
  • Areas of deprivation
  • New and emerging communities
  • Disabled, D/deaf, neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ people

Weaving Troupe is here to uplift the rich diversity of Nottingham and provide a joyful space for people to come together and co-create.

📍 How to Get Involved

It’s helpful if you book, but it’s not required. Just turn up!
Check our website for dates, times and workshop themes:
👉 www.impacd-cic.org.uk

Got questions? Need access support? Want to bring a group?
📧 Email us at: info@impacd-cic.org.uk
📞 Or call/text: 07762 286602

Let’s Weave Something Magical Together

This is your invitation to join something vibrant, playful and powerful. Bring your folklore, your rhythm, your creativity — and help us shape a celebration that belongs to everyone.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the troupe.
A middle-aged slender female session leader with short dark hair, wearing a blue jumpsuit and yellow cardigan, eyes closed and serene-looking, moves her arms pensively. Beautiful wings which adorn the back wall of the IMPACD studio seem to come out of her back like a bird in flight.

amanda accessible community dance

Amanda Hose-Hawley is the Director of IMPACD C.I.C and Todo Latino Dance Co. Ltd.

She has a strong background in dance education.

She graduated with high honours from Trinity Laban in 2022.

She earned a Level 6 diploma in dance teaching and learning.

She improved her skills and learned how dance can change lives.

In 2023, Amanda started a research project at FABRIC, which used to be called dance4.

This gave her the chance to work with expert dance leaders who also believed in inclusivity.

They created a new tool called IMP.

IMP stands for Inclusive Movement Prompt.

IMP helps everyone to use the Laban method of movements.

The Laban method is based on eight movements to express yourself with your body.

She loves helping people to show their feelings, get fit and make new friends through dancing.

She has a deep passion for making arts inclusive.

She has contributed a lot to the field of the teaching and learning of dance.

Amanda continues to push for positive change in community dance.

She is committed to creating a space where everyone can participate.

Amanda is a warm and friendly person.

She is able to connect with others.

She inspires everyone to embrace their own abilities.

She is enthusiastic and really cares about her students and colleagues.

This makes her a loved figure in the dance world.

Amanda shows how hard work and a strong belief in the power of dance can make a big difference.

She works to make dance easy for all to enjoy.

Her efforts inspire dancers and teachers everywhere.

Amanda is changing how dance is taught.

She is helping to create a future where everyone can take part.