This week on the podcast, I'm joined by movement artist and hip hop head Elsabet Yonas. We discuss the benefits of dance at all stages of life, learning to find cheerleaders for your dance journey, and her film work Sisterhood, recently showcased in a digital dance festival curated by The Place. We discuss how the film mixes hip hop dance with musings on the nature of identity and finding your tribe. Lastly, we talk about Elsa's new community-focused work in development at the Barbican Open Lab.  To find out more: Instagram: @elsabetter Website: www.elsa-bet.com Sisterhood: https://youtu ..read more

This week I talk to choreographer and performer Greta Gauhe about differences between British and German dance education, finding her choreographic focus at the Place and Laban, moving towards a more consensual and inclusive version of audience participation, and the role of empathy in her new work Memories of Skin. To find out more about Gauhe’s work and future tours you can follow her: Instagram: @gretagauhe and her collective: @follow_through_collective Website: https://www.gretagauhe.com/ To find out more about me: Instagram: @ dance_across_mediums ..read more

This week I’m joined by dance artist Aakanksha Rawat. Aakanksha and I had just completed a tour of Sonia Sabri’s “Same Same… But Different” at the time of recording in March 2022. We discuss the origins of Kathak, Aakanksha’s journey with the art form, and the specificity of experiencing and learning Indian classical dance in the UK.  To find out more: Aakanksha’s Insta @aakanksharawat27 Sonia Sabri co. Insta @soniasabrico Sonia Sabri website https://www.ssco.org.uk ..read more

This week I’m joined by Italian-British dance artist Selene Travaglia. Selene and I have just completed a tour of Sonia Sabri’s “Same Same… But Different” and Selene is now beginning a tour of “Squidge” by Wriggle Dance Theatre which will be touring the UK till May. We discuss what makes a great dancer, the choreographer who changed the way she thought about what a dance piece could be, the virtues of improvised dance, and the beauty of connecting with audiences throughout the tour of “Same Same…But Different” and “Squidge”. Selene is a talented and experienced performer, and it was a pleasure ..read more

This week on the podcast I’m joined by the Scotland-based choreographer David West. We discuss how mental health is depicted on the stage and how he handles these issues in his new work Sanctuary. We talk about his approach to creating the work including working with memories, the use of repetition, and creating improv structures. I hope you enjoy this podcast as deep dive into the nitty gritty of his choreographic process and values. To find out more about David West and Sanctuary check out David’s Instagram: @eqdanceco ..read more

This month on the podcast, I’m joined by Newcastle-based dance artist Benedicta Valentina Mamuini. We talk about her tour with balletLORENT’s “The Lost Happy Endings” and her amazing journey with the company. Also, we discuss new approaches to auditioning and the challenges of maintaining dance skills post-degree. Lastly, we start to unpack the creation of her collection of works in development “Other” with collaborator Lila Naruse and how the work explores themes of mixed heritage. To find out more about the projects discussed in this podcast: Benedicta Valentina Mamuini Instagram: @benedict ..read more

This podcast I speak with dancer and Coordinator for the Centre for Advanced Training at Laban, Mary Kinsella. We discuss overcoming the “it’s too late for me” thinking, how to make a start at choreography, overcoming her injury and embracing limitations, and the importance of Centres for Advanced Training as a way to offer an education for young people considering a career in dance. To find out more about: Mary Kinsella: Instagram @mary.kinsella Mary's online ballet classes: https://dancebuzz.co.uk/adult-ballet-classes/  National Centres for Advanced Training: www.nationaldancecats.co.u ..read more

This week I’m joined by dancer, writer, and podcaster, Rachel Elderkin. We discuss the origins of her podcast Dance Dialogues, the merits of podcasting as a medium to facilitate conversations around dance, and her approach to writing about dance. Through this we hit on a conversation about how if we can apply just as much creativity to how we talk about dance as to the artistic process itself, more diverse conversations can emerge. Between her podcast and artistic network, Sanctuary on the Fault Line, a network of female dance artists creating public performance in wild places, there is a DIY ..read more

This week I talk about my unconventional journey into dance, Ah hah moments at the Royal Opera House, working with Ella Mesma, and creating dance work for the gallery ..read more

The world is opening up again and so is dance. It's nice to be working again. This week I talk about my experience dancing at the Manchester International Festival and choreographing a new pop up outdoor piece.  This will be the end of Season 1. I am taking a break to focus on work creation and we'll be back in the Winter. Subscribe to find out when I start releasing episodes again.  ..read more