The MOVE Congress 2017 in Birmingham, UK, from 4-6 October gathered stakeholders in grassroots sport and physical activity from six continents and countries as far and wide as New Zealand, Costa Rica, the US and Brazil.
From transforming the Birmingham Council House’s Banqueting Hall into a 5Rhythms “ISCA Disco” at the opening session, to presentations that got the participants thinking and sharing their views, to more dancing with a Bhangra and barn dance workshop at the networking dinner – the 8th MOVE Congress upheld its tradition as one of the most active conferences in the world.
It is, after all, our human right to MOVE. So there was no stopping us.
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Watch the closing video by ISCA Youth Officer Lauriane Jagault below
Article by Rachel Payne, ISCA
Physical activity promoters from six continents made their MOVE at the MOVE Congress 2017
The MOVE Congress 2017 in Birmingham, UK, from 4-6 October gathered stakeholders in grassroots sport and physical activity from six continents and countries as far and wide as New Zealand, Costa Rica, the US and Brazil. From transforming the Birmingham Council House’s Banqueting Hall into a 5Rhythms “ISCA Disco” at the opening session, to presentations that got the participants thinking and sharing their views, to more dancing with a Bhangra and barn dance workshop at the networking dinner – the 8th
Video highlights from the opening of the MOVE Congress 2017
The MOVE Congress 2017 started with not one, but two dances! The Birmingham Council House was a grand backdrop to the unique blend of spontaneous 5Rhythms moves, opening speeches and an Indian bhangra dance finale. For a glimpse of the action, watch the video below. Missed the conference? Then stay tuned for the MOVE Congress 2019 - it may visit your city
MOVE Congress 2017 starts with a Call to MOVE
It’s our human right to move – so what’s stopping us? MOVE Congress 2017 facilitator Sean Blair from ProMeet greeted this year’s delegates when they arrived with a Call to MOVE. And before the opening speeches even began, Birmingham Council House’s banqueting hall had transformed into a dance floor led by Neil Pinnock from 5 Rhythms and six of his co-dancers. “I don’t think the city has seen an opening of a Congress like this”, Birmingham Councillor Ian Ward said