ZooNation Presents: The Family Summertime Social
The spotlight falls on the ZooNation Youth Company, with the superstar dancers and choreographers of the future, along with their teachers, showing us what they’re made of.
You can expect bucketloads of talent and energy on this final day of our weekend celebration of hip-hop culture, which has been curated by ZooNation artists Jade Hackett and DJ Walde.
Your host is Ashley J, and here’s the line-up for the day:
1pm – 1.45pm: DJ Walde opening set
1.45pm – 2pm: Performance by ZooNation Youth Company
2pm – 2.45pm: The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party family dance workshop with lead ZooNation artist Lizzie Gough
3pm – 3.15pm: Youth performances by IMD Legion, Ergonomikz and Callum Webdale
3.15pm – 4.15pm: Choreography for TikTok, with Rhimes (youth dance workshop for experienced dancers age 10 – 20)
4.30pm – 4.45pm: Youth performances by Lit Youth
4.45pm – 5pm: Performance of new work by ZooNation Youth Company
5pm – 6pm: DJ Set by DJ3D and social jam with ZooNation Youth Company
This event is part of Summer Reunion, a season of collaborations with guest curators. It’s a chance to reflect on what we’ve learnt, what happens now – and a reunion of artists and audiences, families and friends.
Jade Hackett is an actor, writer, dancer, choreographer and artistic director. At heart, she would describe herself as a dance activist whose sprawling work is always rooted in authentically highlighting the Black experience. She is committed to showcasing the excellence of Black culture and creativity by collaborating with the noted artists and championing new talent. Hackett has established herself as a formidable creative force within the arts and is continuing to drive her cultural narratives forward in new and exciting ways. Her dance credits include ZooNation’s Into The Hoods, The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Sylviaand Some Like It Hip-Hop.
Danilo ‘DJ’ Walde is a composer, musician, consultant, DJ and performer from west London. He has created for theatre, film and dance for the likes of ZooNation, where he is Musical Director, the RSC and the English National Ballet, and he DJed in front of a worldwide television audience for the London 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony. Walde’s work for ZooNation includes the shows Sylvia, The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Some Like It Hip-Hop, Into The Hoods, Message in a Bottle and many more hit productions.
Need to know
2pm – 2.45pm: The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party family dance workshop is open to all ages and dancing abilities.
3.15pm – 4.15pm: This youth dance workshop is for experienced dancers only. For ages 10 – 20
If there is wet weather, Riverside Stage events may be moved to the Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer. Please check on the day with our on-site Visitor Assistants.
Dates & times
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Venue
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Our address is: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX.
- The nearest tube and train stations within 5-7 minutes walk are Waterloo (Northern, Bakerloo, Jubilee and Waterloo & City lines) and Embankment (District & Circle lines).
- There are also lots of bus routes with stops 2-5 minutes from our venues. For more information on getting here by road, rail or river.
Toilets
Toilets, including accessible toilets, are open on Level 2 of the Royal Festival Hall for ticket holders and those attending Riverside Terrace events.
Cloakroom
The Royal Festival Hall cloakroom is in the Green Side Foyer, Level 4. It’s £1 per item, card only. The cloakroom opens about an hour before ticketed events, and closes around 15 minutes after the performance ends. It can be accessed via Lifts 2 & 3, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall. The Queen Elizabeth Hall cloakroom is closed.
Any sized item can be left in our cloakroom, including fold-away bicycles. We don’t accept non-folding bicycles. Items must be collected on the same day they are stored. From time to time, the cloakroom may not be available. You won’t be able to bring any bags over 40 x 25 x 25cm into the auditorium of the Royal Festival Hall or the Queen Elizabeth Hall, or into the Hayward Gallery, so please leave large bags at home.
Items are left in our cloakrooms at the owner’s risk, and we cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage, from any cause, to these items.
Entering the hall
There may be short queues to enter the building and the auditorium. If you are not able to queue or need further assistance, our Visitor Assistants are here to help you.
For level access to the Royal Festival Hall, please use the external lift near the Artists' Entrance on Southbank Centre Square, Belvedere Road, to Level 2, and enter via Riverside Terrace. All floors are accessible from the main foyer.
We welcome wheelchair users and guide companion dogs.
More about Access & facilities
Parking
Blue Badge holders and those with access requirements can be dropped off on the Queen Elizabeth Hall Slip Road off Belvedere Road (the road between the Royal Festival Hall and the Hayward Gallery).
There are four Blue Badge parking spaces available for visitors located on the Queen Elizabeth Hall Slip Road. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and are free to use. You must display your Blue Badge as you enter the site. Vehicles that do not display a Blue Badge are refused entry.
Blue Badge parking at National Theatre
Alternative parking for Blue Badge holders visiting the Southbank Centre can be found at the National Theatre car park (330 metres). If you are visiting the Hayward Gallery, just take your badge and car park ticket to the Ticket Desk in the gallery foyer for validation before you leave.
Please note: on Sunday when the National Theatre building is closed there is no step-free access from the car park.
Alternative parking is available nearby at the APCOA Cornwall Road Car Park (490 metres), subject to charges.
Blue Badge parking at APCOA Cornwall Road
Alternative parking for Blue Badge holders visiting the Southbank Centre can also be found at the South Bank Car Park – APCOA Cornwall Road Car Park. Just take your badge and car park ticket to the parking attendant office at the entrance to the car park for validation before you leave.
A drop-off point at the Royal Festival Hall (30 metres) has been created for visitors who are unable to walk from alternative car parks.
Our Access Scheme
If you have any access requirements, please sign up to our Access Scheme for discounts, wheelchair spaces, dedicated seats and free companion tickets. You can also join our mailing list to get news about accessible events and exhibitions.
There are a wide variety of restaurants and cafes to enjoy around our site, as well as the Southbank Centre Food Market.