Families in Bootle are invited to explore migration stories through movement and costume at a free dance event being held at Bootle Library on Wednesday 20 May 2026. The session, titled Movema: Taking Flight, will run from 10:30am to 12pm and is open to people of all ages.
The event is part of the At The Library programme, which is produced by Rule of Threes Arts in partnership with Sefton Libraries. The programme receives funding from Arts Council England and the National Lottery Community Fund.
During the workshop, participants will be joined by dance practitioners from Movema, a registered charity that works to unite communities through world dance. The performance and workshop take inspiration from four symbolic birds: the Chinese Feng Huang phoenix, the Indian peacock, the Ghanaian Sankofa bird, and Liverpool’s own Liver bird. These figures are featured in costumes created by the Liverpool Lantern Company, which depict futuristic creatures that blend human, bird, and aircraft characteristics.
The Taking Flight project was developed by artists to explore themes of freedom and movement. It is informed by the experiences of refugees and asylum seekers, as well as the personal migration histories of the performers. These themes are particularly resonant in Bootle, a town with a history deeply connected to migration, including the significant arrival of Irish immigrants during the 19th century.
Residents who wish to attend this free event must book a space in advance through the LibCal system.
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