In 2012 I graduated from the Scottish School Of Contemporary Dance and began the process of auditioning for dance companies and independent artists. One audition was in Bristol with Lisa May Thomas for her new research and development project Grass Blades. I was originally not accepted for the audition as Lisa wanted to work with …
Handle (me) With Care
Tomorrow I start my final project of the year before heading off on my travels. Handle (me) With Care is a research and development project exploring dressing rituals between patients and carers in domestic care settings in collaboration with research artist Noemie Soula. In August 2021, we had our first research and development week and …
The Art V Admin battle
Catch up but be present Be present but keep on top Keep on top but be in the moment Be in the moment but don't get behind Don't get behind but go with the flow Go with the flow but don't reply late Don't reply late but stay true to yourself Stay true to yourself …
Our Home, The Meadows
A Moments Of Joy project in collaboration with Third Bite Dance Within the first few sessions at the Meadows, I knew it was a special place. I’ve worked in a few assisted living care schemes in and around Sheffield but never been anywhere where the residents have had as much love for where they live …
The Little Love Cabaret – reflections
Last month was Valentine's day. I’ve never celebrated the 14th. Not a fan of the commercial consumerism but I like celebrating love. As a theme it offers loads of fun movement, dance and music inspiration for performances and community dance projects. Spiltmilk Dance loved it so much they made a show about it: The Little …