V I S I O N & C V
Artist Statement
Dance is not only about creating aesthetic movement for the gazing eye but involves elements from deeper within the performer from a somatic perspective. Dance offers me a platform to materialise my thoughts through creating meaningful movement within space. When performing I think it is important to not only allow the audience to gain different experiences throughout a piece, but to also allow oneself to gain new insights into the work by playing with shifting one's focus between external and internal projection. Through my work I hope to create stories that are impactful on both viewer and performer. The duality of this relationship results in an encapsulating experience that (to me) creates an impact and permanence that will resonate with all bodies involved. My mission is to expose all to the limitless boundaries of movement using multidisciplinary collaboration with the community and it's unique environment.
Curriculam Vitae
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Education
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REPS UAE Licensed
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500hrs Registered Yoga Teacher- Yoga Union Bali
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Certified Reformer Pilates Teacher- Balanced Body
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Certified Sound Healing & Vibro-Acoustic Massage- International School of Singing Bowls & Gongs
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Certified Level 3 Personal Trainer- Active IQ
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Pre & Post Natal Exercise Certified- Body Hack, Neuro Pilates
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Lagree Fitness Method Certified Instructor (level 1)
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2022-2023
DART DSP Professional Dance Program- Berlin, Germany
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2019 - 2022
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance, Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
2014 - 2019
Millfield School (Martins House)
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2012 - 2014
Windlesham House School (Hunt House)
2008 - 2012
International School of Amsterdam
2003 - 2008
Tanglin Trust School, Singapore
Dance Experience
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Performed in Lorand Zachar’s ‘Enclose’- May 2023
Pfefferberg Theater, Berlin
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Performed in Antonin Rioche's 'Retrograde'- March 2023
Ufer Studios, Berlin
Performed in Dor Mamalia & Dariusz Nowak’s ‘I Often Wander Where You Are’- November 2022
Pfefferberg Theater, Berlin
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Performed in Charles Linehan's 'Drift'- July 2022
Bonnie Bird Theatre Trinity Laban
Selected to perform Alison Curtis-Jones' 'Drumstick' for Mirella Bartrip's memorial service- June 2022
Bonnie Bird Theatre Trinity Laban
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Social Media Collaboration with The TATE- April 2022
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Performed in Matthew Harding's 'Every1 Knows Nothing'- February 2022
Bonnie Bird Theatre Trinity Laban
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Cunningham intensive with Ben Warbis- February 2022
6 hour intensive learning Michael Clark repertoire.
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Work Placement with Simone Sistarelli’s Popping for Parkinson’s- January 2022
Worked closely with Simone to learn how to set up and run a successful non profit organisation and how to teach people with Parkinson’s.
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DART Dance Company Intensive- January 2022
Worked with CEO and DART Studios Artistic Director Kinga Varga, Artistic Director Assistant Gaëlle Krieger, and Pol Andres Thio to deepen my knowledge of improvisation, ballet, and contemporary technique alongside learning DART Repertory.
Performed in Alison Curtis-Jones’ Drumstick- June 2021
Re-imagining of Rudolf Laban’s ‘Dancing Drumstick’, performed in the Bonnie Bird Theatre Trinity Laban.
Screen Dance film ‘CYBER’ featured in Future Movements: Dance Platform at the Octagon Theatre- May 2021
‘CYBER’ is a Screen Dance film that I (alongside 2 other dancers) filmed, directed, edited, produced and starred in. It was a response to the UK Government issued Fatima Cyber advertisement and used satire to explore a world where the arts ceased to exist.
James Wilton digital intensive- January 2021
Participated in this 6 hour online intensive as research into constructing online dance classes for work placement with ‘Leaders in dance’.
IB Stage Barcelona Summer Intensive- August 2019
Worked closely with Sandra Marin Garcia learning Crystal Pite repertoire and Tamas Moricz developing my understanding of Forsythe Improvisation Technique, whilst also furthering my Ballet technique.
Trinity Laban Summer Intensive- August 2018
During this 2-week intensive I developed my skills in Ballet, Contemporary Release, Flying Low, Hip Hop and Choreography.
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Work experience in school dance department- 2018
I constructed digital posters to promote upcoming dance events and shows at Millfield Senior school.
Member of ASPIRE (pre professional dance training company) - from 2015-2019
Performed and competed at Regional & County Youth Platforms.
Somerset Youth Dance Company (SYDC)- from 2015-2018
Performed in a curtain raiser for James Wilton Dance Company, performed and competed at Regional & County Youth Platforms, took part in workshops with Motionhouse, ZoieLogic and Richard Alston Dance Company.
Ballet Cymru Associate- from 2015-2018
Mid and senior associate programs.
Teaching Experience
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Yoga/Pilates/Barre teacher, Abu Dhabi- Present
Locations: The Bridge, Soul and Skin Wellness (Park Hyatt Hotel), FORM Studio, The Reformr Studio
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Co Founder of In Harmony Retreats- Wellness retreats and community events in UAE & Sri Lanka
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Frequent guest instructor on The Yacht Yoga Retreat Abu Dhabi- Rapid Mind Therapy, Tanya Laing Sibley
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LC Official x Stronger Together Run Club Full Moon Yoga at the Solarium Rosewood Hotel- October & November 2024
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Guest artist for New York University Abu Dhabi student dance program 'Attitude'- February 2024
Hosted a workshop exploring the merge of contemporary dance with yogic principles.
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Guest speaker for 'The Club' Abu Dhabi's breast cancer awareness event- October 2023 & 2024
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Yoga teacher at Meridian Fitness Health Club & Spa- October 2021-July 2022
Work Placement with Leaders in Dance- February 2021
Taught virtual Contemporary dance classes to students and graduates around the Somerset area aged 14-24.
‘Brexchange’- collaborative project with musicians from Codarts Rotterdam, Utrecht University & Trinity Laban Conservatoire- February 2020
Explored the relationship between musicians and dancers focussing on reversing the roles and seeing how dances could lead musicians.
Dance Captain – 2019
Organised a team of 80 + students.
Taught & choreographed Male 1st Team Rugby and Football Showcase Dance- 2018
Led dance classes at Millfield Senior School’s annual MENCAP Day- 2017
Taught and assisted people with minor to severe learning disabilities.
Additional Skills​​
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Singing
Classically trained contemporary styled vocalist. I have performed in multiple showcases, open mic nights, talent shows and concerts.
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Guitar
Experienced guitar player and also have experience in accompanying vocalists during performances.​
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Diving:
PADI Enriched Air Diver
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
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