Are you TIRED?

Tired of inequality being ignored.

Tired of underrepresented talent being overlooked.

Tired of important voices being silenced.

Tired of the lack of diversity and representation across the performing arts.

Well, we're TIRED, and we’re doing something about it.

We're a social enterprise committed to improving racial equity, representation, and inclusion across the dance and performing arts world, from dance education to behind-the-scenes jobs.

Why We Need YOU

We’ve built momentum since 2020, but we need consistent support to ensure TIRED continues to exist.

💡 One-off donations help (a lot!)

🔥 Regular donations help create lasting and sustainable change.

By signing up to donate regularly, you help us:

Sustain long-term partnerships

Expand our reach across performing arts institutions and organisations

Influence official policy and industry standards

Support underrepresented dancers consistently - not just temporarily.

Please consider pledging to support TIRED today - we need you, and we're immensely grateful for our supporters.

For far too long, Global Majority dancers have faced:

Stereotyping and tokenism

Racism and cultural appropriation

Lack of representation in training and leadership

Gaslighting when speaking up about discrimination

This isn’t history - it’s all happening right now.

And it has to change!

The TIRED Movement urges anyone that cares about the future of dance to join our mission and ensure that the landscape of dance is fully inclusive and equitable for the current and future generations. Change starts with you.

We believe that the future of dance depends on the rich diversity of talent and culture that every individual brings to the dance community.

TIRED creates, runs and supports a number of diverse initiatives to help break down barriers and open doors for dancers and creatives from all walks of life.

Your support will directly fuel opportunities, amplify underrepresented voices, and help us build a future where talent from all backgrounds can thrive. Every donation brings us closer to a creative world that’s fair, diverse, and inclusive.

Become a Supporter of the Movement, use your voice to drive the changes needed to ensure that dance is inclusive, diverse, and equitable. We are TIRED of the same excuses, and we are TIRED of the lack of representation at all levels. Your support will enable us to access spaces that historically have been exclusive. You will become a valued member of the movement and informed at every stage of our journey. Without your help we cannot achieve our mission, and we appreciate you sharing our vision.

For further information please get in touch with info@tiredmovement.com

Together, we can make a difference!

Join Us In Making A Real Difference

The dance industry has many areas for improvement when it comes to inclusivity. Many dancers from disadvantaged and marginalised communities face significant challenges, from lack of representation to financial barriers.

By supporting the TIRED Movement, you are playing a crucial role in changing this narrative! Your donation, however big or small, will help:

- Fund scholarships for aspiring dancers who cannot afford training

- Provide resources and opportunities for dancers from underrepresented communities

- Organise inclusive events and workshops that promote diversity in dance

- Advocate for systemic changes within the dance industry to ensure long-term equality and equity

What Else Can TIRED Do?

Support TIRED and drive long-overdue change.

Black in The Ballroom

Black in the Ballroom was created when Oskar Odiakosa approached the TIRED Movement concerned about the lack of representation across the Ballroom and Latin dance scene. After many conversations and extensive research, Black in The Ballroom came to life in October 2022, hosting free weekly dance classes in Southeast London, open to everyone.

This initiative focuses on making Ballroom dance styles accessible to everyone - particularly those from underrepresented racial backgrounds. Black in The Ballroom host workshops, provide scholarships, and create performance and competition opportunities for dancers who might not otherwise have the chance to learn and showcase their skills. Through Black in the Ballroom, we celebrate and amplify the talents of Black dancers in the ballroom scene, fostering an inclusive community where diversity is not just welcomed, wholeheartedly celebrated.

Here's what some parents have to say about Black in The Ballroom:

Currently, less than 1% of competitors across the Juvenile, Junior, Amateur and Professional fields within the Ballroom and Latin American competitive dancing circuit in the UK are Black. With 4 out of the 5 Latin American Dance disciplines being of Black origin, this is significant underrepresentation.

Your donation will help:

- Underrepresented individuals secure a weekly space in lessons

- Support with the cost of entries to competitions and examinations

- Support with purchasing appropriate attire for competitions and examinations

- Support with transport to and from competitions where diversity is fundamental

"The more voices we hear, the louder we become"

You can find us raising awareness and driving change on all social media platforms!

Instagram: @movementtired

TikTok: @movementtired

Facebook: The TIRED Movement

YouTube: The TIRED Movement

We welcome all enquires at info@tiredmovement.com and @movementtired.

For specific enquiries about Black in the Ballroom, please contact blackintheballroom@gmail.com or @blackintheballroom.

Please share our page and story far and wide, because the more voices we hear, the louder we become!

✊🏾 Join the Movement

Are you TIRED of injustice in dance?

Stand with us.

Support us.

Be part of the change.

Together, we can build a dance industry that truly reflects everyone.