FLUX

Using the Arts within STEM teaching practices not only promotes creative learning; it nurtures ingenuity and provides a platform for artistic genius. It encourages effective teamwork and develops the social skills and confidence required to operate effectively in the workplace. It encourages an ability to make connections and a sense of curiosity and inquiry all of which are vital regardless of the business sector.

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OUR VISION

To see an education system where teachers and students have the freedom to be creative across all subjects. Where cross-curricular learning is the norm. Where all learning styles are catered for, and the one size fits all model is abolished.

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OUR MISSION

To get everyone 'Moving Science'. Whether you are a  student, teacher, parent, researcher, lecturer, or policymaker. We aim to get everyone creatively exploring and engaging with STEM, through dance theatre, movement, and games.

OUR VALUES

FLUX moves science with everyone regardless of age, academic ability, gender, ethnicity, or social background. We celebrate creativity, diversity and individuality, this methodology is at the heart of our teaching and artistic practice.

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Our Story

FLUX dance was founded in February 2012. The company's debut was at A.E Harris Building in Birmingham with the premiere of 'The Third Law' a contemporary dance performance exploring Newton's Laws of Motion. The company was initially supported by the Institute of Physics to tour this performance. Since then FLUX dance has produced a number of new works in collaboration with some of the UK's leading institutions. 

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In the same year, FLUX started our educational outreach projects. Having recently graduated from Coventry University, I took a summer teaching job at Bede's International School, where I taught children from several different nationalities dance. It is here where Moving Science was created! I realised linking movement with key vocabulary helped teach children English at a quick pace, not only were the students retaining the information, they were having fun while learning. Linking these kinaesthetic teaching practices with my knowledge of human developmental patterns has led me to produce a series of workshops where vocabulary, repetition, movement, gesture, and fun are integral to the continued success of the programme. 

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Since it's early evolution, FLUX's Moving Science has been developed alongside some of the UK's leading science institutions and supported by researchers, teachers and parents alike. It is at the forefront of 'STEAM' education and has been recognized by The British Science Association as an outstanding teaching practice. I have since been invited to speak at international education conferences offering insight and expertise about FLUX's continued contribution to this growing field. I am also honoured to be part of the Talent Factory - founded by Dr. Steve Cross, a sharing space and training platform for elite science communicators, to which I have met an inspiring group of colleagues..

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FLUX's STEM Performers has been developed alongside the BSA to provide CREST Awards to students aged 11-16 as part of a research project combining Dance and Science.

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In 2018 I began to be invited to input on a number of different creative education projects as an Education Consultant, bringing the years of experience to help develop new pedagogies and programs.  In 2020 I have started to offer these services more broadly under FLUX|Ed Consultancy. This has enabled me to design a new curriculum for The National Citizens Service, develop training for STEM ambassadors at Network Rail and be part of The University of Warwick's research project, Play Code Share, which is developing new ways of embedding arts practices into the Computer Science GCSE curriculum. I have also been privileged to lecture at Worcester University to the Dance students on building their own professional practices and networks.

To date, I am investing some time to complete an MA in Education - focusing on creative education policy at the University of Warwick. In the hopes that this study will further develop and scope and reach of FLUX. This has only been made possible by the dedication of my team and in particular my wonderful Project Manager Steph. 

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FLUX continues to Move Science across the UK, through our compelling public engagement work, science communication coaching, Moving Science workshops, and our all-new Sci Comm scheme. We are small but mighty and passionate about creative education. FLUX has grown into something I would have never imagined and we continue to develop and improve our practice, collaborating with leading scientific researchers and educators.  

~ CHARLOTTE HALE

FOUNDER FLUX