We create & deliver uplifting movement workshops
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Movement is a universal experience. Through our bespoke workshops, we help people express themselves, get together, feel energised and uplifted.
We believe in
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Movement for change.
Movement for fun.
Movement for fitness.
Movement for team building.
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MEET OUR TEAM
Experienced & Inspiring
Movement Coaches
JUMI 'JUM3E' BOLAJI
Project Coordinator
Safeguarding Lead
JUM3E is an award winning dancer and choreographer who has been featured on the BBC, Channel 4, and has worked for George Lucas and many hip-hop and afrobeat musicians. His passion for movement is only matched by his desire to share it and its potential for change.
MATTHIEU DUFOUR
Branding Consultant
Matt is a street artist known as ATMA and the designer behind www.impala.vision. Working only with like-minded visionaries who want to make the world a better place, Matt is supporting UMD in their uplifting mission of spreading positivity through movement and music.
RASHAWN RICHARDS
Videographer / Editor
With extensive knowledge in digital film production, media and communications; his hands-on professional experience working with Nike, Rip The Runway UK, Jonah G and capturing content for the NHS; Rashawn brings his unlimited creative stream of energy to support UMD.
JAMIE 'JB' BAKER
Choreographer
Movement Coach
Jamie's unique perspective on movement has been shaped by his artistic background in Spoken Word. His motto is: "Stay ready and you won't need to get ready". He supports UMD, it's artists and it's music by creating and curating dynamic accessible movement sequences
KOME OVUWORIE
Project Administrator
Safeguarding Lead
Kome is excited to join the company on its journey; with over ten years of working within the arts sector, she strives to bring all her new insights to the team. She can not wait to help out behind the scenes to assist in the smooth functioning for the practitioners to do what they do best.
LISA LOVELL
Head of Safeguarding
Safeguarding Consultant
A community practitioner with over 25 years experience specialising in safeguarding; fostering appropriate relationships with health professionals, education settings and businesses, Lisa joins UMD in supporting young people and vulnerable adults.
SHOWREY KINGING
Digital Content Coordinator
With over 24k followers on social media, Showrey steps up to the challenge of supporting UMD's social media strategy in communicating the brand with new audiences. He is an excellent addition to the team with matching flair, charisma, effervescence and experience.
LINTON CLARKE
Senior Movement Coach
Safeguarding Lead
Linton is a professional contemporary and Caribbean folk dancer, and has worked as a creative director for many theatres and music videos, bringing his vision to life. His versatile approach encapsulates UMD's ethos about making movement universal and accessible for everyone.
CAROL WILLIAMS
Finance Manager
""I love what UMD is doing for local communities; bringing energy, charisma and expertise. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and finance, I have worked with a range of businesses; but nothing as dynamic and as infectious as this."
YONIS DJAMA
Photographer
Yonis' desire to help people to see the world through their individual lens is only equaled by his keen eye for detail. He joins the UMD team as they help to shape the world around them; encouraging all those that come across their path to find their own lens.
JUKEBOX MANAGEMENT
Bookings Agent
Currently working as an A&R representative for Universal (UMG), Island Records and Sony; Jukebox is making it her absolute mission to get UMD and it's music artists on international stages, platforms and in front of diverse audiences.
JOSEPH 'JJ' JUNKERE
Movement Coach
Coming from a theatrical background, JJ was trained by JUM3E as a young movement coach and has now flourished into an incredible practitioner. Bringing dramatic elements into his approach, his workshops emphasise on an uplifting and multi-faceted expression.
ANTONIA ROSE
Movement Coach
"My kids absolutely love Antonia!" Exclaimed a parent from one of the UMD Young People's programme. Antonia brings a fresh energy, pizzazz and perspective to the UMD team.
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