WELCOME TO BOP
“The Company is a credit not to one individual, but to a Body Of People simply known as BOP”
Dollie Henry MBE
ADX Festival 2026
ADX Festival 2026
JAZZ. MOVEMENT. THEATRE. PURE EXPRESSION. 🎭🔥
AFRO DANCE XPLOSION: TRANSCEN-DANSE are thrilled to welcome as our guest company the incredible Body of People, (BOP) the UK’s premier Jazz Theatre Company.
“Founded in 1996 by international choreographer, director, performer and educator Dollie Henry MBE, BOP has spent nearly three decades championing the expressive power of jazz music, dance and theatre.
Since 1999, Dollie has worked alongside jazz trumpeter, composer, producer and music director Paul Jenkins, creating a distinctive theatrical world where music and movement meet.
Bringing together an exceptional creative nucleus of professional dancers, musicians, artists, educators and technicians, BOP carries forward the traditions of creative jazz while continuing to push the art form forward. And now, they’re bringing that energy to ADX 2026!”
BOP will join the program and perform at two UK venues for two unforgettable nights of raw power, rhythm, and storytelling through movement.
London Showcase - The Place, London - Friday, 16th October 2026
Birmingham Showcase - MAC Birmingham - Tuesday 20th October 2026
Tickets: LIVE NOW! 🎟️
https://theplace.org.uk/events/autumn-winter-26-transcen-danse/
https://macbirmingham.co.uk/book/instance/2174549
Tickets are moving fast-do not wait until it’s sold out to secure your spot.
Come experience the rhythm. Come experience the movement. Come experience BOP Jazz.
One Dance Uk Awards
We are delighted to announce that once again Dollie Henry MBE will be a judge for the One Dance UK Awards.
Every year, the awards recognise the individuals whose passion, talent and dedication inspires others, innovate, and create change, strengthen communities and shape the future of dance.
These awards spotlight outstanding teachers and creative artists to industry advocates and visionary leaders, now is the chance to recognise those who deserve the spotlight.
If you know an exceptional individual, don't miss your chance to nominate them and give them the recognition they so deserve.
Nominations for the One Dance UK Awards will be closing soon on Thursday 8th October!
Find out more here and submit a nomination here: https://www.onedanceuk.org/programmes/one-dance-uk-awards
Dance School Awards 2026
Dance School Awards 2026
CELEBRATING JAZZ WITH DOLLIE HENRY MBE
The Dance School Awards are so incredibly proud to have Dollie Henry MBE as one of our esteemed judges for 2026, proudly judging and sponsoring our Jazz category. With a remarkable career spanning more than four decades, Dollie has dedicated her life to the art of jazz dance as a performer, choreographer, director, educator and mentor.
Her influence reaches far beyond the stage. Throughout her career, Dollie has championed jazz dance, celebrated its rich history and helped inspire the generations who will carry this incredible art form forward.
INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION
The Dance School Awards are incredibly proud that our 2026 Jazz category will present the … DOLLIE HENRY MBE AWARD FOR JAZZ DANCE
Celebrating exceptional young jazz dancers and the future of an art form to which Dollie has dedicated so much of her extraordinary career. For our young dancers, having their work seen and celebrated by someone who has contributed so much to jazz dance makes this award particularly special.
In 2025., Dollie was awarded with the ‘Most Influential Industry Creative Award’ presented to her by The Dance School Awards, making her presence with us this year even more rewarding and special.
We couldn't be prouder to have Dollie as part of the Dance School Awards 2026.
“BOP Dancers performing at emma cons hall as part of the morley college SPRING festival LONDON” … Friday 13 March 2026
BOP Company shared an ELECTRIFYING EVENING OF JAZZ THEATRE AT THE EMMA CONS HALL.
With two bold, expressive jazz theatre dance performances by the UK’s premier jazz theatre company, Body of People (BOP). Both pieces Daughters of Eve and Clap Your Hands, masterfully blended movement, music, and storytelling.
This was followed by an intimate Q&A session with Dollie Henry MBE, Paul Jenkins, and the BOP company dancers.
It was a unique opportunity for the audience to engage directly with the creators and performers, gaining insight into their creative practice, influences, and the artistry behind the UK’s jazz theatre landscape.
Check out our dedicated News page for fresh updates, insights, and announcements.
Your gateway to the latest stories, updates, and behind the scenes insights from the world of BOP Jazz Theatre.
Here you’ll find announcements about upcoming performances, creative projects, workshops, and the vibrant community that shapes our jazz dance, theatre and music culture in London. Stay tuned and stay inspired!
CONTACT US
CONTACT US
Artistic Directors: Dollie Henry MBE & Paul Jenkins
Email: info@bop.org.uk
Website: www.bop.org.uk
Hours: Monday–Friday | 10am–5pm