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​28 Dance Company was formed by youth choreographer Sophia Melvin in 2019 to create innovative contemporary works for screen and stage. 28 is a not for profit organisation that aims to provide a platform for young dancers to develop themselves as artists, challenge their creative thinking and celebrate their identities.

 

Working on a range of dance styles for screen projects each year, 28 strikes the balance of pushing the dancers outside of their known-knowledge of dance (and often comfort zone), to introduce them to new styles and passions (the dancer’s newest discovery is afrobeats!). We’re proud to have been the OneDanceUK East of England U.Dance National representative from 2019 onwards.

 

We were the winner of Best Mini Film at Fuse International Youth Film Festival for “Chains of Adolescence”. It was shot remotely during lockdown on mobile phones, with choreography developed by the dancers from creative tasks set by youth leader Sophia Melvin.

 

Our films have gained quite a bit of traction over the years, and charmed audiences globally. Screening at critically acclaimed Film Festivals including Leeds International Film Festival (a BAFTA and Oscar Qualifier), San Fransisco Dance Film Festival, Portland Film Festival, Dance Camera West (where Cuckoo Song was nominated for Best International Film) and Screen.Dance Scotland (where short film, BUNNY, won the 2020 Audience Choice Award).

 

BUNNY has also been selected by Marquee TV to feature in their series 'Summer Shorts', was listed as a 'highlight' by The Dance Magazine between films choreographed by Will Tuckett and Alexander Ekman and received glowing reviews from Forbes and Dance critic, Graham Watts. 

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In 2024 we are delighted to be taking part in Sadlers Well's Making Moves choreographic platform. Keep up to date with all things 28 on our Instagram.

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Contact:

sophiamelvin@googlemail.com

+44 (0) 7807 419840

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Constitution (unincorporated association)

Child Protection Policy

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Policy

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