KIDZ TAKE KONTROL

KIDZ TAKE KONTROL is the brain-child of Interlude Dance Troupe’s Artistic Director, Zoë-Ann Aston in memory of her brother Luke.

For twenty-one year old Zoë the loss of Luke, just before his eighth birthday, saw her born into a world where bad things really can happen and nobody wants to talk about it – but the unspoken is always around. She grew up with Luke’s memory ever-present but never able to get to know him and having no choice in the matter.

KIDZ TAKE KONTROL is a medium for young people to emotionally express themselves through their music, their dance. It is also a commemoration of how positive effects can be created from negative experiences – no matter how awful – as long as you are supported and have a reason and passion for carrying on.

Since the very first Kidz Take Kontrol, the show has been a sell out at both Stratford Circus and The Arts Depot. With groups including, Dance2XS, Avant Garde, The Inko Dancers, Rhythm Junkies, DyzfunkionHaLe, Flo’Ography, Definitives and Ivy Entertainment taking part the event has been well received within the dance industry.

As well as all the above companies Kidz Take Kontrol has seen Sophistafunk, Mish Mash and several other dance groups especially created for the event, go on to achieve amazing reputations.

Zoë’s belief is that all children and young people be heard and involved in the decision making process of life choices that affect them and those they love. All too often, adults make decisions that have life long repercussions on those around them without consulting, fully appreciating or considering the long-term outcome of those decisions on the very people for whom they have a duty of care.

Kidz Take Kontrol 2011 is currently being planned please get in touch for further information or performance opportunities.