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Kathy Williams MBE, OLY featured in `Our Legacy: The Next Chapter` exhibition at Trinity Leeds ✨
In honour of Black History Month, @trinityleeds celebrated Black stories, achievements, pioneers and culture with a striking exhibition of totems, curated by Leeds-based events company @Boomchikkaboom, that stood within the centre, showcasing inspirational people from Leeds’ Black community and the positive impact they’re making across the city and beyond - including out very own Kathy Williams MBE, OLY!
Read more in our blog via Link in Bio ⬆️
This Trustees’ Week we’re celebrating the people who help to shape everything we do here at RJC Dance, our incredible trustees - Amanda Huxtable - Chair, Beverley Brown, Junier Browne MBE, Ruth Bundey, Cleveland Henry and Sue Morgan MBE.
Their time, expertise and unwavering passion help us grow, stay on mission, and serve our communities in the best way possible. From behind-the-scenes strategy to supporting our team on the ground, they are an essential part of the RJC Dance family. Thank you for all you do!
#TrusteesWeek #ThankYouTrustees
Sustainable Symposium Success 🌿💚
Thank you to everyone who joined RJC Dance and Mango Arts at the Mandela Centre on Saturday 24 October for our Sustainable & Green Carnival Arts Symposium.
It was a unique opportunity to exchange ideas about greener Carnival practices and consider how we support the next generation to keep these traditions thriving.
These conversations are vital to the future of Carnival arts and this was just the beginning. Thank you to our speakers, performers, contributors, attendees, Arts Council England and everyone who brought their experience and enthusiasm.
Read our recap on the RJC Dance website via the link in bio 🌟
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What a pleasure it was to see our RJC Dance Director Kathy Williams MBE, OLY nominated for the Sky Arts Hero Award this month! 🌟
The Sky Arts Hero is a special category at the annual Sky Arts Awards, honouring the unsung, behind-the-scenes individuals, mentors and community workers who support British and Irish Arts and Culture.
Please join us in congratulating Kathy, all the incredible nominees and, of course, the winner, Liz Light, founder and General Manager at Birmingham`s Stage2 Youth Theatre, recognised for an extraordinary 38 years spent opening the door to theatre for young people across Birmingham.
Read more on the blog - link in bio!
Bringing Carnival to Morrisons HQ! 💃🏽
Members of our Adult Community Class had a fantastic day performing at Morrisons’ Supplier Event in celebration of Black History Month.
It was a lovely opportunity to meet suppliers, enjoy delicious Caribbean food and share the joy of dance while celebrating Black culture and community.
Thank you to @morrisons for welcoming us, and to our Adult Community Class members for bringing their energy and enthusiasm to the celebrations.
Full story on our website - link in bio ✨
Black Achievers Wings Awards 2026 🖤
We’re delighted to celebrate our director, Kathy Williams MBE, OLY and lead tutor and choreographer, Nillanthie Morton, who were both honoured at the Black Achievers Wings Awards 2026.
Nillanthie received the Project Award, recognising her dedication to creating opportunities, achieving positive outcomes and making a lasting difference through his work.
Nillanthie says: “It makes me really happy and proud to be acknowledged for this award. I will use this as reinforcement to continue to inspire, motivate and be a positive role model for the next generations.”
Kathy received the Performing Arts Award – Ginalda Tavares Award, recognising her creativity, talent and contribution to the arts, inspiring others and enriching the wider community.
“I am sincerely grateful to receive this recognition and the ‘Gina Tavares Award’ for RJC Dance’s contribution to the Performing Arts – Heritage, Community, Culture and Sustainability.”
It was wonderful to celebrate these achievements alongside so many people making a difference. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees, including the RJC Dance alumni who were also nominated. We’re proud to see our community recognised and to celebrate the inspiration they give to future generations.
Read the full story on our website - link in bio ✨
@blackwingsawards
