the grid experience

As a response to COVID lockdown, we held four special events for people to share movement in a shared moment

Part of our Take Part strand

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The Grid Experience was an exciting project exploring movement and shared spaces. We created The Grid Experience in response to people experiencing a physical and social disconnect as a result of the lockdown.

We know this had a profound effect on mental health and wellbeing and dance and movement is a great way to combat this, so we created a unique and safe way to do so.

Our aims were to: Reconnect us with others and the spaces we inhabit, improve people’s health and wellbeing and build confidence in being able to share our personal space safely without physical boundaries.

To chat about bringing this to your community, contact our Executive Director, Martina Bussi

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ride

A playful spin on the summer road trip, including: Three blokes, a Ford Orion and dance theatre like you’ve never seen it before

Part of our Take Part strand

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Ride portrays the story of three men whose separate paths coincide for a short time as they discover a most curious thing; a car that seems to have a life of its own.

These four souls, three men and one machine take a strange, exciting journey together, on which they discover and explore man and machines reliance on each other, and themselves.

It’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with an ‘80s vibe, an athletic physicality and daring stunts, and features a real car which rotates and pivots to provide the performance playground.

Commissioned and co-produced forInternational Dance Festival Birmingham 2016, co-commissioned by Gulbenkian (University of Kent) and Dance Village at Bristol Harbour Festival

Ride is available for touring in 2026, download the pack below to find out more:

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To chat about bringing this to your community, contact our Executive Director, Martina Bussi

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We are holyrood

How does a dance company, a community and local business work together to create significant positive change? The answer is We Are Holyrood

Part of our Take Part strand

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ZoieLogic Dance Theatre with the community of Holyrood estate are on a mission to raise aspirations, create opportunities, challenge perceptions and illuminate the place we proudly call home – we call it, We Are Holyrood.

Since 2019 and driven by the community, we have been bringing to life stories of past, present and have been imagining the future through dance performance, film and social gatherings. To continue this work we need you.

Together, we’re striving to create a safe and thriving place, overflowing with creativity, where resident pride leads the way and a lasting legacy never ends.

Our programme of yearly activity includes:

  • Annual community festival – The Holyrood Hub
  • Regular creative dance and film projects
  • Monthly dance and movement sessions
  • Youth ambassador and workplace programmes
Holyrood in detail

Set in the heart of Southampton, Holyrood is a tight-knit pocket of social housing built in the 1950s, featuring high-rise flats, terraced houses, green spaces and a community hub.

Historic negative stereotyping, rising gentrification and zero youth service provision have led to a community feeling disconnected, forgotten and misunderstood, where aspirations are low for the young people living there as well as support networks and access to positive activities non-existent.

Holyrood in numbers:

  • Over 2,500 residents live on the estate
  • Over 25 languages are spoken on the estate
  • 32% of young people live in low income families (the city average is 23%)
  • 35% of residents in this ward live in the top 20% most deprived areas in England

Contact Community Engagement Manager, Sam Connis, for a chat about We Are Holyrood.

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we are holyrood spotlight

The Holyrood Hub 2025: Over six unforgettable days in July 2025, The Holyrood Hub became a shared space for creativity, celebration and community spirit

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Culture is Life: Watch the new music video created by the young people of Holyrood. We guarantee that you’ll be singing it for weeks afterwards [2:39]

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Sit down with Zoie Golding and one of our Holyrood participants, Amaya as they chat about her experience so far with We Are Holyrood [7:42]

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The Adventures of the Holyrood Heroes: Jump into an epic fantasy world created by the young people of Holyrood [9:50]

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solara

Feel the power of community and connection

Part of our Take Part strand

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Solara is a dance work by Critical Mass Dance Collective (CMDC), the inclusive dance company featuring an integrated cast with people identifying as D/deaf, Disabled and non-disabled from the midlands.

Solara not only brings life, strength and protection to the communities who look up to her, but also provides energy for them to harness. Day after day, Solara arrives and the work begins. It has been like this for as long as anyone can remember, with Solara and the communities she powers relying on each other all living in harmony; all dancing to the same tune. When one day an unusual event occurs, it disrupts the universe they all know.

Solara by ZoieLogic Dance Theatre was co-created with Critical Mass Dance Collective, presented as part of Birmingham Festival 23. Commissioned by FABRIC, supported by Dance Leaders Group, and funded by United by 22.

To chat about this, contact our Executive Director Martina Bussi

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the ostentatious ball

Step into the spotlight and dance into history with this vibrant, uplifting dance extravaganza.

Part of our Take Part strand

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Welcome to The Ostentatious Ball! A participatory dance event that invites everyone to step into the spotlight and dance into history.

Created by ZoieLogic Dance Theatre, this is a reimagined Regency-era ball with a bold, modern twist. Inspired by the formalities and dance cards of its time, The Ostentatious Ball transforms tradition into a giant, shared disco ball of joy.

The Ostentatious Ball is a low-barrier mass participation performance event celebrating identity, belonging and community. Find out all you need to know by downloading our booking pack.

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To chat about bringing this to your community, contact our Executive Director, Martina Bussi

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Manmade

ManMade is an all male youth dance platform that brings together different secondary and primary schools to push the boundaries of boys dance.

Part of our Take Part strand

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ManMade is an all male youth dance platform that brings together young people from different secondary and primary schools, to push the boundaries of boys dance. We are so proud that ManMade offers a stepping stone for young people identifying as male to progress their dance skills.

Our unique approach provides specialist training from professional dancers and choreographers, resulting in a high profile celebration on a theatre stage.

ManMade was launched back in 2010 and is now established as an annual fixture in Newbury and now, following a successful seven-year run, Southampton, as a second regional platform in 2018.

ManMade is delivered in partnership with a local venue or arts organisation to develop a rich, sustainable offer that has proven to; increase boys dance in the area, advocate for dance in education and open doors to unique career development pathways.

Contact our Community Engagement Manager, Sam Connis, for a chat about ManMade.

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Watch our films for ManMade

RISE: A Poem on Creativity — Take a look at a film we made with the participants for our 2025 event

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ManMade: A teacher perspective — Hear from teachers who have participated in ManMade

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