Funded by the Paul Hamlyn Teacher Development Fund, Moving Stories is a collaboration between Akram Khan Company and 6 primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Initially, a cohort of 12 teachers worked with professional dancers from AKC across a two-year period, however as the project gained momentum, these exceptional teachers were able to share and transfer their knowledge of using movement and dance to teach the curriculum, to over 60 teachers within the borough. The programme introduced the AKC approach of dance making and storytelling and supported teachers to become leaders of dance in their own schools.

Together, we developed ways to connect dance and movement to the curriculum in meaningful ways that would have an impact on learning, confidence and inclusion. The project explored how dance can deepen understanding of numerous topics, bridge gaps from the classroom environment and bring learning to life. Dance has the potential to excite, challenge and connect children to their learning in new and creative ways. We believe that you do not need to be a dance specialist to teach a brilliant dance lesson. 

We are delighted to move into Year 3 of Moving Stories with new activity in the London boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Newham.

Want to know more? Then watch our Year 1 celebration film below and you can download our free learning resource pack, which shares key ideas and lesson plans from Moving Stories, to spark the imagination and bring a playful energy to learning.

For enquiries, workshops and teacher CPD, please contact our Creative Learning team at creativelearning@akramkhancompany.net.