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“I encourage generosity, honesty and fearlessness in the studio. I advocate a spirit of inquiry, and promote equity, inclusivity and collaboration in the learning environment. I deliver classes on a gender neutral basis, and strive to provide a supportive space where all dancers can thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n

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My classes are structured classically, with a focus on expansivity, dynamism, playful musicality, connection to the space, and communication. I work with dancers to further their understanding of their technique, to enhance their confidence, to help them realise their potential, and to share in the joy of movement.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photography by ASH<\/p>\n

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COMPANY CLASS TEACHING EXPERIENCE:<\/h4>\n

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  • English National Ballet Company Class<\/li>\n
  • Ballett Am Rhein D\u00fcsseldorf Company Class<\/li>\n
  • Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures Company Class<\/li>\n
  • Rambert Dance Company Class<\/li>\n
  • London City Ballet Company Class<\/li>\n
  • Wayne Mcgregor Company Class<\/li>\n
  • Ballet Black Company Class<\/li>\n
  • Wroclaw Ballet Company Class, Poland<\/li>\n
  • New English Ballet Theatre Company Class<\/li>\n
  • Oldenburg Ballet Company Class<\/li>\n
  • Junior Ballet Antwerp Company Class<\/li>\n
  • Estonian National Ballet Company Class<\/li>\n
  • Vanemuine Ballet Tartu Company Class<\/li>\n
  • Klaip\u0117da State Ballet Company Class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    OTHER INSTITUTIONS:<\/h4>\n
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    • Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance<\/li>\n
    • Central School of Ballet<\/li>\n
    • Fabula Collective for Sadler’s Wells<\/li>\n
    • The “MacMillan Project” Company Class, for Christopher Marney, at the Royal Opera House and Kaatsbaan New York<\/li>\n
    • “Ballet Shoes” Company Class at The National Theatre London<\/li>\n
    • Pineapple Dance Studio Open Class<\/li>\n
    • Danceworks London Open Class<\/li>\n
    • Central Nights Open Class<\/li>\n
    • Yorkshire Ballet Seminars<\/li>\n
    • Ballet Ireland Summer School<\/li>\n
    • Royal Ballet School Associates<\/li>\n
    • Northern Ballet CAT Scheme<\/li>\n
    • Ballet Central Company<\/li>\n
    • Extant workshops for visually impaired people<\/li>\n
    • Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures workshop facilitator<\/li>\n
    • Emma Northmore\u2019s Ballet Boost, Performance Platform and ABA\u2019s<\/li>\n
    • Dance Enhance for Didy Veldman and Emma Northmore<\/li>\n
    • Performers College<\/li>\n
    • Urdang<\/li>\n
    • London Studio Centre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Dance Management Experience:<\/h4>\n
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      • Rehearsal Director for London City Ballet 2024 & 2025 Season<\/li>\n
      • Re-stager of Ashley Page’s Blue Danube for the Wroclaw Ballet, Poland, under the direction of Malgorzata Dzierzon, for the New Year’s Gala 2024\/2025<\/li>\n
      • Rehearsal Director for Christopher Marney’s “Eve” for Fabula Collective 2022<\/li>\n
      • Resident Director for The Midnight Bell UK Tour for Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures 2021<\/li>\n
      • Rehearsal Director for the “Macmillan Project” with Christopher Marney 2023<\/li>\n
      • Rehearsal Director for Ballet Central 2020-2022<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        FOR CENTRAL SCHOOL OF BALLET, LONDON:<\/h1>\n

        Faculty member at Central School of Ballet, London for 2 years.<\/p>\n

        Subjects covered:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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        • Daily ballet class for vocational students of all ages from Pre-Senior Associates to graduate year<\/li>\n
        • Pas de Deux coaching<\/li>\n
        • Solos coaching<\/li>\n
        • Repertoire<\/li>\n
        • Ballet Central rehearsals<\/li>\n
        • Assistant to guest choreographers (including Ashley Page, Mthuthuzeli November, Charlotte Edmonds, Etta Murfitt)<\/li>\n
        • Assistant to the Artistic Director (Christopher Marney, Mikaela Polley)<\/li>\n
        • Company class on tour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          FOR CENTRAL SCHOOL OF BALLET, LONDON:<\/h1>\n

          Faculty member at Central School of Ballet, London for 2 years.<\/p>\n

          Subjects covered:<\/p>\n

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          • Daily ballet class for vocational students of all ages from Pre-Senior Associates to graduate year<\/li>\n
          • Pas de Deux coaching<\/li>\n
          • Solos coaching<\/li>\n
          • Repertoire<\/li>\n
          • Ballet Central rehearsals<\/li>\n
          • Assistant to guest choreographers (including Ashley Page, Mthuthuzeli November, Charlotte Edmonds, Etta Murfitt)<\/li>\n
          • Assistant to the Artistic Director (Christopher Marney, Mikaela Polley)<\/li>\n
          • Company class on tour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Rehearsal Direction<\/p>\n

            Company Class teaching\u00a0<\/p>\n

            Vocational school teaching<\/p>\n

            Private coaching<\/p>\n

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            Cover teaching<\/p>\n

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