Island Movements

Island Movements is a short ballet that tells the story of Windrush and explores the impact of this generation’s experiences on their families, communities and society.

Featuring original music by performance youth group Kinetika Bloco, the story is driven by a pulsating mix of reggae, calypso and contemporary black British music. The dance begins in the aftermath of World War II when a young Caribbean RAF pilot comes to Britain, after settling down and meeting his wife, the tale follows him and his family through their life in the UK up until the current Windrush scandal.

75 years since the arrival of HMS Windrush into Britain, this short ballet aims to reimagine what black British ballet could be for a new generation.

The show tours to libraries and other public spaces as well as a performance at the Royal Opera House, and almost all performances are free to attend.