Meet our Dance Ambassadors

Catherine is a passionate dancer/dance teacher with a specialised interest in academic dance and dance activism. She has a particular interest in dance history, studying and teaching it at University. She believes dance is important as it can be used as a valuable medium for communication and teaching, as well as bringing joy and a sense of self to countless people. 

Hannah has just graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, she's an actor and choreographer. Hannah is passionate about telling stories through lots of different mediums. She believes dance is important as there is nothing else quite like it. It's a form of communication, exercise, it creates community and understanding.

Kim is a professional freelance dance artist who works across the UK and Europe for a variety of companies and projects as a performer, choreographer and teacher. She is passionate about advocating for dance, supporting other early career artists and developing her practice. She believes dance is important because it is a uniquely powerful force that combines athleticism, artistry and community. 

Beth Gildea is a dance artist who thinks dance should be offered to all with no barriers to access. As an artist, Beth wants to connect with other artists and young people through dance. Dance is a method of communication and is important as it connects everyone in a way that words fail us. 

Isabel is studying Professional Dance and Musical Theatre at Bird College. She is an aspiring performer with a passion to teach dance and encourage young people in the UK. 

Lay is a 20-year-old training contemporary dancer, born and bred in North Wales, who now studies at Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds. They are most passionate about advocating for dance in rural areas, as they believe that dance is an incredibly important tool for building community and for enabling people to have their voices and experiences heard.  

James is a dedicated individual with a profound passion for dance, currently training at Rambert School.  He believes dance is vital for its ability to convey emotions, tell stories, and unite people across diverse backgrounds. James sees dance as a powerful medium that transcends words, fostering joy, understanding, and a sense of shared humanity. 

She is a dedicated performer with a passion for artistic expression and a strong belief in the transformative power of dance. She believes dance is vital as it provides a universal language for self-expression, fosters connection, and enhances both physical and emotional well-being. 

Martha Thompson is a young choreographer committed to activism through dance. She believes dance should be accessible to all despite their socio-economic circumstances and is passionate about the value of dance as an outlet, artform and sport. 

Bobbi has danced since a young age and currently studies contemporary dance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire. Last year, she choreographed her first piece through One Dance UK's Young Creatives programme. Bobbi is passionate about the health of dancers (physical and mental), and believes dance is an important form of self-expression and the best way of exercising and connecting with others. 

Jhanvee choreographs and teachers for one of the competitive dance squads at her university. She also takes classes in contemporary and street, competing in both styles. Jhanvee trains in and teaches Bollywood and Bhangra classes. 

Chloe believes in the power of dance, attributing its positive impact on their mental and physical well-being. Their passion lies in creating professional opportunities for young and early career dancers in the South-West. 

Louis specialises in somatic practices and dance for wellbeing. They are passionate about connecting people with the power of dance and the fantastic ways in which it can help people manage their wellbeing. Inclusion and equal opportunities in dance are also highly important to them. 

Abigail is a second-year student in the BA (Hons) Dance course at the University of Lincoln. She is passionate about a dance community that fosters both health and creativity as a tool to inspire personal growth and connect people. She believes dance is important as a vital expression that enhances both physical and mental health. 

Jasmine is passionate about all young people being able to access the arts. She wants to shine a light on dance as a career for young people, highlighting how dance can lead to a sustainable and successful career.  

Tsipora graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA(Hons) in Dance. Over the last 2 years she has been volunteering for the Greenwich International & Docklands Festival and Dance Umbrella as a Festival Volunteer and Access Companion. She also completed Dance Art Journal's new Guest Writers' Programme. 

Mary-Beth is a Secondary School Dance Teacher from West Sussex. She is passionate about Dance in Education and making it available to all. She believes that Dance is important as it is accessible to everyone and allows everyone to express themselves kinesthetically. 

Isobel, a passionate advocate for dance, holds a masters in sports biomechanics and rehabilitation and an undergraduate degree in dance science. Actively engaged in both academic and artistic dance realms, she believes in the transformative power of dance to enhance overall health and well-being across diverse populations. Isobel recognises dance as a medium that fosters connections and addresses social issues. 

Hannah is a dance artist, who is passionate about telling stories through dynamic visual landscapes. She strongly believes in inclusive and accessible environments and makes it her aim to make everyone she works with feel comfortable and empowered.  

Bethan is an early career dance artist with a fusion style practice of contemporary, hip hop and street dance styles. She trained at De Montfort University where she achieved a First-Class degree in Dance and later University of Brighton where she achieved her PGCE in Secondary Dance. She is passionate about providing high quality dance to children and young people, always learning and growing through continued professional development and advocating that dance is truly for everyone and anyone. 

Emily is a final year BA Dance student applying for PGCE courses in Dance/Physical Education Teaching. She has a passion for supporting young people’s health and wellbeing whilst participating in dance and beyond.  

Molly is currently in Glasgow looking for more dance opportunities. 

Lauren graduated with a Masters in Choreography from the University of Salford. She is currently working as the Marketing and Social Media Officer at Central School of Ballet.

Isabella teaches Dance and Fitness classes specialising in Classical Ballet technique. She also volunteers with Scottish Ballet for their Dance for Parkinson’s program.