Welcome Back
2022 Welcome Back – Funded by Bristol City Council.
An outside performance in Filwood to encourage people to the high streets after the pandemic.
Taking Part
2021-22 Taking Part (funded by the West of England Combined Authority)
A project to encourage participation post pandemic. RISE provided free sessions to young people in partnership with other youth organisations.
Shine a Light
2021-22 Shine A Light (Funded by Bristol Dance Futures)
A conversation with providers of Youth Dance in the city to encourage collaboration and support.
Dance Connect
2021 Dance Connect (Funded by Bristol Dance Futures)
A partnership with MOVEMA and The Trinity Centre to provide dance opportunities for families in Filwood and Knowle West.
Working in a Pandemic
2020-2021 Working in a Pandemic
During lockdown RISE continued working online, the young people created their own films of dance at home, and when restrictions allowed we made films outside with small groups, one of which was shown at U.Dance.
One of the films can be viewed here
Reaching Out
2019-20 Reaching Out (Funded by Bristol City Council)
A project to encourage dance in schools. We worked with 2 primary and 2 secondary schools which led to a performance as part of REACH.
Rise Trainee Scheme
2018-20 RISE Trainee Scheme.
We worked with 18-25 year olds with an ambition to work in the creative industries providing intensive training in dance and to develop other skills such as project management and marketing.
Working in Gloucestershire
2017-2022 Working in Gloucestershire.
A partnership with Create Gloucestershire and Strike a Light to provide dance in local schools and communities.
Current Projects
Linden Youth Centre Partnership
REACH: Together We Stand As One
Dancing with Strangers
