Urban Flow
This September, we stepped into the energy of Urban Flow, a bold, vibrant procession through Roehampton's streets - attended by 487 people and 8 community organisations - celebrating movement, culture, and community.
On 13 September 2025, Roehampton transformed into a living, breathing stage, where 100 silks, 100 local participants, and world-class dancers came together in a powerful fusion of contemporary dance, martial arts, and live soundscapes.
Urban Flow - The Day
As the procession weaved through the streets, dynamic stops showcased captivating dance and martial arts displays, leading to an extraordinary finale on Bull Green.
14 Participatory workshops took place from July throughout the summer, building local engagement through dance sessions. The choreography blended the participants' unique styles, skills, and passions with diverse movement forms, accompanied by live soundtracks amplified by boom bikes.
This ambitious project was brought to life by India’s Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts, a UK arts charity and silk co-creators Kinetika, and Wandsworth’s Tavaziva Dance, uniting international and local talent in a one-of-a-kind spectacle.
The Road to Urban Flow
From Wandsworth to India (and back!)
In Autumn 2024, Kinetika worked with community groups from Roehampton, Putney, Battersea and Balham in partnership with Putney School of Art and Design to create 50 hand-painted silk flags. These were taken to India in December 2024 for a performance at a festival in Goa, joining 50 silks created there. The 100 silks were brought back to London, ready for Urban Flow participants to rehearse with.
Rehearsals!
