About Me

My practice focuses on our collective humanity – the opportunities dance offers us to connect more deeply to ourselves, others, and the world around us; helping to uncover stories and foster a greater sense of compassion and acceptance both for ourselves and each other.

I use dance to explore more meaningful ways of gathering, caring for one another, and living healthy, connected lives. By combining body-based practices with creativity and artistry, I create welcoming spaces where people — often those new to dance — can express themselves, support their wellbeing, and experience a sense of fulfilment.

I have worked in dance for over 20 years as a facilitator, choreographer, director, filmmaker, project manager, and team leader. My work spans a wide range of settings and collaborations, including with English National Ballet, the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, and inclusive dance charity Flamingo Chicks, where I was Head of Dance.

I have extensive experience designing and leading accessible, inclusive work with people from many different life experiences, including disabled people, those living with chronic conditions, refugees and asylum seekers, older people, and children and young people. My practice takes place in many contexts — hospitals, community halls, hospices, universities, refugee camps, outdoor landscapes across West Yorkshire, and professional dance environments.

In 2019, I founded Curious Motion to bring my practice to my home borough of Calderdale, with a focus on the Elland area. Curious Motion is an artist-led, socially engaged organisation committed to widening access, amplifying underrepresented voices, and strengthening the cultural fabric of the community.

Alongside my creative work, I am a Trustee for Voluntary & Community (VAC) in Calderdale and Ascendance in Leeds and Bradford. I trained at Bretton Hall (University of Leeds), the Scottish School of Contemporary Dance, and completed an MA in Contemporary Dance at London Contemporary Dance School (The Place).

In 2015 I moved back to Yorkshire and I’ve been based in the beautiful borough of Calderdale ever since.