Name: Robyn Simpson
Company:
Dance Level: Experienced
Bio
Robyn has choreographed and co-devised dance, aerial, theatre and fashion shows in the UK, Australia, India, Europe and the USA over the last ten years. Her interest in large-scale events led to her choreographing the naming ceremony for the Arcadia cruise ship. She has also choreographed fasion weeks in London and Australia.
An expert in wire-work and harness, Robyn has worked extensively with bungee, sway pole, abseiling and silks. Robyn was a devising performer with: Stan Won't Dance; performed in Tim Burton's 'Sweeny Todd'; the Muse tour; took lead roles in The Millennium Dome Show; Womad; site-specific performances with Motionhouse and Scarabeus; at the World of Froud festival, Arizona; 'Love, Sex & Death' with Nigel Charnock; 2 months rehearsing with De La Guarda; with English National Opera; Miss World, and a variety of commercials and music videos.
Robyn received a Directing and Choreography placement in Las Vegas on the musical 'We Will Rock You' and Cirque du Soleil's 'Ka'.
Dance Style: Aerial Dance,Circus,Classical Ballet, Commercial, Contact Improvisation, Contemporary, Fight Direction, Large cast movement and staging specialist, Movement Direction, Musical theatre, Staging
Work Context: advertising,animation,ballet company,cabaret,carnival,circus,clubs,commercials,corporate events,corporate sector,cruise ships,dance theatre,devised theatre,digital internet,film,live art and performance art,live music,motion capture,music video,musical theatre,opera,outdoor events,own company,pantomime,physical theatre,pop promos,pure dance,sports events,stadium arena ceremonies,straight theatre drama,television,trade shows,variety shows,video
Personal Contact
Mobile: 07813911123
Email: robynsimpson@btinternet.com
Credits
2018
Choreographer / Aerial Director 2011-2018 - The Palazzo: Europe's most successful Cabaret Dinner shows
2017
Aerialist & Choreographer - ICC Women's World Cup
2017
Choreographer; Creative Consultant - Feature Film - Even When I Fall
2016
Aerial Choreographer & performer - Shangri-La Hotel ‘Taste of Paradise’ Tourism industry event
2016
Aerial consultant & trainer for arena tour & camera work - Udo Lindenburg rock 'Panik' tour
2014
Assistant Aerial Choreographer; Aerial trainer; Performer - Sochi Winter Olympic & Paralympic Opening & Closing Ceremonies
2013
"Muse: Second Law/Unsustainable/Resistance" - Live Music Tours and 4D film (Rome) 2010-2014
2012
Site-specific & aerial choreography - "SAP Hawaii / Fairmont Hotel, Dubai - Cirque Du Soleil Special Events"
2012
London 2012 Ceremonies - Aerial Captain
2010
World Indoor Athletics Championships - Aerial Choreographer
2009
"Mechanics of Motion/ Gregory Porter" - Aerial dance choreographer. At the opening of The Point, Eastleigh
2009
"The Greatest Show" - Aerial and Circus choreographer.
2008
Choreographer for "Stephen and the Sexy Partridge" - at the Osip Theatre
2008
Choreographer for "Pluck: The Titanic Show"
2008
Choreographer for "Are There Llamas" - for the Mayhem Opera
2008
Choreographer for "World Rally Driving Championships"
2008
Project Manager for "Welcoming the World" - London Olympics 2012
2008
Choreographer for London Fashion Show "Wheels and Heels"
2008
Rehearsal Choreographer for "Pluck: The Titanic Show"
2008
Aerial Choreographer for Fina World Swimming Championships - "The Dream Engine"
2008
Choreographer and Movement Direction for "The Soldier"
2007
Choreographer for "The Office Party" with Ursula Martinez
2007
Choreographer for "Beauty and the Beast". Director Cal McCrystal. With Hiss and Boo
2007
Fight Choreographer for "Crime Warrior"
2007
Bungee choreographer and collaborator for "Off the Wall"
2007
Choreographer for "V&A Golden Years of Couture"
2006
Co-Choreographer for "News with Mee Mee/ MoCap Tests"
2005
Choreographer/ Assistant Director for "Dick Whittington". Director Cal McCrystal. With Hiss and Boo
2005
Choreographer/ Assistant Director for "Cinderella". Director Cal McCrystal. With Hiss and Boo
2005
Choreographer for "Arcadia Naming Ceremony" with P&O Cruises.
2005
Choreographer for "Black Sheep: The Road to Pisa'