ABOUT US
INSPIRE URSELF DANCE ARTS EVENTS
WE DEVELOPE
WE ACHIEVE
WE INSPIRE
GEORGIA SMITH
About Us
Inspire Ur Self Dance Arts Event is dedicated to empowering young people through dance, creativity, and the arts. We create exciting, educational opportunities that help young people grow their skills and confidence through performance, choreography, costume design, and event production.
Our mission is to promote artistic excellence by nurturing talent and encouraging self-expression through vibrant, dance-led experiences.
Carnival Excellence
Our Inspire Ur Self Carnival Troupe has become nationally recognised for outstanding performances in dance, music, and costume design. We proudly represent the next generation of carnival arts, touring across the UK with support from both local and national funders.
We’re proud to be seen as a role model within the carnival arts sector—sharing knowledge, offering mentorship, and helping other troupes and young creatives thrive.
Building Bridges Through Art
We’ve built strong partnerships beyond the arts sector to bring carnival to new platforms—celebrating creativity, culture, and community through unforgettable performances and bold, expressive costumes.
Our Groups
Where Creativity, Culture, and Community Come to Life
🕺 Inspire Urself Choreography Team
Our Choreography Team is the heartbeat of Inspire Urself. We give young people and adults the tools to create bold routines, teach dance, and develop performance skills that wow any audience.
From mastering technique, energy, and expression to leading exciting dance workshops, our team is shaping the next generation of dance talent. We've collaborated with national troupes like Zodiac All Stars and EMCCAN, delivering high-impact sessions in schools, community spaces, and carnival training grounds across the UK.
🎉 IUS – Inspire Urself Carnival Troupe
Welcome to Nottingham’s only national touring carnival troupe—a creative powerhouse where dance, fashion, and carnival culture collide.
Whether you're into costume design, dance performance, or volunteering, we offer hands-on sessions that mix tradition with innovation. Participants can also work toward Arts Awards, Dance Leadership qualifications, and gain real-world experience performing across the country.
More than just performances, we’re here to educate and inspire—sharing the deep roots and cultural significance behind the Carnival experience.
Supported by: Arts Council England | John Lewis Partnership | Inspire Urself Dance Arts Events | Nottingham City Council
🌟 Inspire Urself Dance Captains
Our Dance Captains are the leaders behind the scenes—and the stars in front! These dedicated performers support rehearsals, lead parades, and help shape the artistic energy of our troupe.
Working closely with our Choreography Team and Band Leader, Dance Captains mentor younger members and ensure that every performance stays true to the vibrant spirit of Inspire Urself.
🌍 EMCCAN – East Midlands Carnival Arts Network
We’re proud to be part of the wider EMCCAN network—a driving force for Caribbean Carnival arts in the East Midlands. EMCCAN helps raise standards across the sector by offering leadership, resources, and creative support to troupes like ours.
With recognition as a National Portfolio Organisation funded by Arts Council England, EMCCAN continues to amplify Carnival culture and community from their base at Sneinton Market, Nottingham.
Explore. Create. Inspire.
At Inspire Urself, we’re not just building performers—we’re building leaders, artists, and changemakers. Join us and be part of something powerful.
INSPIRE URSELF DANCE ARTS EVENTS
AIMS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER!
Solomon Hunter
Band Leader
"I do this to give back to the local community—because without groups like ours, young people wouldn’t have the chance to join exciting projects that launch them into their dream careers while doing what they love. Inspire Urself says it all, with a motto that drives us: Develop, Achieve, Inspire!"
