‘In generously sharing your knowledge of embodied movements (that aid) in grieving processes, there is a deep sense of care — one that builds a connection to the past, present and future.’
Michelle Hannah
‘What I value about your approach is the combination of structure and openness that offers guidance while giving participants the chance to be self-determining.’
Sabine Kim
My practice is driven by the belief that dance can foster connection and transformation within communities; informed by body politics, intervention and social change. I often work in non-conventional devising contexts and always advocate for projects that value critical rigor and access. I have taught in educational settings at every level and delivered long-term projects at alternative provisions for people with disabilities or who have been displaced by the system; responding to the specific needs and desires of the group. I am a qualified Arts Award Advisor (see ‘Care In Action’ and ‘NEST’ as examples of that process).
Reading group with I-D
Timespan talk & workshop: urban flotsam
Edinburgh College X Traverse Theatre: show in a week
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland mentoring: BA final major project
Threads practice: through the thoracic with The Work Room
Platform Arts Centre: Thursday Night Drama group
University of the West of Scotland: site specific devising module
Care in Action with The Virtual School
Garnetbank Primary School Residency: a year thinking through community with kids, clay and choreography
Public Score workshop for Kelvingrove with Goethe Institut
Winter Warmer workshop with Glasgow School of Art
De Montfort University: Guest lecturer for BA final major project
Solitude & Semaphore: lockdown with Next Gen Creatives, Attenborough Arts Centre
Freedom of Movement research project with the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Refugee Forum
Nottingham Education Sanctuary Team: Dance and Arts Award
Pina’s Nelken Line with community cast at Fabric
Throng Collective: safe creative queer nightlife research
Level Centre: dance with disability in the Peak District and at New Art Exchange
Walkshops accross Nottingham with Fabric