MESSUMS CREATIVE
What is 4X20
Choreography
Platform?
Messums Creative supports the research and outreach programming that is part of the Messums 4X20 emerging choreography programme
This includes programming for choreographers to spend time within communities sharing knowledge and outreach within the local community.
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Affiliated partners in 2023:
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We invite you to watch the recap films below on the journey of choreographers in 2022-2023 with 4X20 Platform.
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2023 featuring Chandenie Gobardhan & John-William Watson
2023 featuring Roseanna Anderson & AOmaon Collective
For any questions or if you would like to support the platform,
please contact: west@messums.org
2022
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Supported 3 female-identifying choreographers
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Established the platform, premiering at Festival of Dance 2022
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Successful premiere with over160 audience
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3 community workshops welcoming over 60 participants
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Open dress rehearsals for youth and those unable to afford the show
2023
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Supported 2 choreographers
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Platform touring to 1 additional venue after premiere
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Estimated audience - 500+
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4 total community workshops, engaging over 80 participants
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4 partnerships built with dance organisations across the UK
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Financially supported by Jerwood Foundation and engaged long term benefactors
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in 2024 we envision...
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Supporting 2 choreographers
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Platform touring to 3 additional venues after premiere
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Estimated audience 1000+
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10 total community workshops, engaging over 200 participants
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Long term partnerships confirmed with at least 2 dance organisations
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Long term supporters confirmed, including foundations
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Supportive and engaged communities formed in each venue area making the event their own
in 2025 we envision...
​in addition to all activities sustained from 2024 onwards:
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Alumni tour
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TV/ Commercial engagement with the awards finale in London
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More self-sufficient platform against income from ticket and advertising
