Meet our 2025 Dance Ambassadors

Amy is a third-year BA (Hons) Dance student at De Montfort University, passionate about driving positive change within the dance industry. She is eager to expand her knowledge of what is needed to support growth and sustainability in dance, ensuring it remains accessible, valued, and continually evolving to meet the needs of both artists and audiences.

Bobbi has trained in a variety of dance styles since a young age and is currently in her second year of training in contemporary dance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire in Greenwich. Bobbi is passionate about creativity and choreography and is looking forward to supporting young choreographers on the Young Creatives program in her second year of being a Dance Ambassador.

Cosmina Ciorba is a dedicated dance artist and aspiring choreographer with a strong foundation in contemporary and commercial dance styles. She is passionate about creating choreography that transforms the atmosphere, evokes emotion, and tells compelling visual stories. Cosmina is currently discovering her love for integrating movement with innovative concepts to craft impactful performances. With experience leading creative projects, and collaborating with diverse groups, she strives to push artistic boundaries while connecting deeply with her audience. Through her work Cosmina aims to inspire and leave lasting impressions, blending artistry with authenticity. 

Ella is a dance teacher and choreographer, currently studying with the Royal Academy of Dance and qualified with Rambert Grades. Ella is interested in unlocking creativity through dance, and in widening the current provision for dance and dance education in Northern Ireland for young people.

Emily is a contemporary dance artist based in the Midlands. She trained at De Montfort University and is currently freelance as a professional dancer and works in social media for ME Dance Company.

She is passionate about dance as a tool to transform young people’s lives and highlight the vast career opportunities available.

Eva Maria is a dedicated dancer and is passionate about choreography and the importance of movement to enhance physical and emotional wellbeing. She is currently training at Dancebox Studios & Theatre Works and teaches at a local performing arts school. She believes in the power of proactive dance-specific physical training to support continued development as a performer and injury prevention.

Grace is a disabled dancer and performer, passionate about breaking down barriers in dance and inspiring others to challenge what’s possible. Through teaching and performing, Grace brings an inclusive environment to dance where anyone, regardless of disability, can thrive and feel welcome. Grace is committed to creating spaces where everyone feels like they belong on stage.

Hannah recently graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.  She’s an actor, and choreographer, and is passionate about expression through lots of different mediums. 

She believes dance is important as there is nothing else quite like it. "It's a form of communication, expression, exercise, it builds community, discipline, empathy and helps us understand ourselves, each other and the world around us."

Lara is a freelance dance artist based in the South-East of England. She recently completed her BA (Hons) and MA in Dance Performance at the University of Chichester. In 2024, as part of her MA, she toured and taught around the UK as part of the postgraduate dance company, Mapdance, where she worked with choreographers Yukiko Masui, Sarah Golding, Carrie Whitaker (Lîla Dance) and Renaud Wiser. 

Lauren is a dance artist based in Berkshire. She launched Indigo Movement Company in 2021 to explore choreography and now dances with ORB Youth Dance Co.

She is passionate about advocating for dance education in secondary schools, and ensuring there is access to high quality dance for children and young people, regardless of their socio-economic circumstances and that they can take it further without financial restriction.

Martha is currently training at Trinity Laban Conservatoire. She is committed to activism through dance and creates choreographic works which reflect this. Her latest work ‘Disorder’ has been performed at Studio Wayne McGregor and at The Playground, Rambert. She believes dance should be accessible to all despite socio-economic circumstances, and is passionate about the value of dance as an outlet, artform and sport.

Millie is a member of The Cadence Company and studies Dance Education at Canterbury Christ Church University. Additionally, she has been a part of production making for children in America. Millie believes that dance is a transformative way to elevate mental and physical health. Through raising awareness, she believes that Dance holds the power to better the lives of many people.

Paige graduated with a BA Hons Dance Performance and Teaching degree from the University of Central Lancashire in 2022. She is now a freelance dance artist, facilitating and supporting inclusive community dance projects across the Northwest.

She is passionate about the impact of dance on wellbeing. Additionally, she wants to encourage young people to pursue dance as a career.

Sara is a Portuguese dance artist and recent Choreography MFA graduate, currently working as a Bachata teacher within her local communities. Sara believes that Dance is a vital means of self-expression and a way of understanding the world we exist in. She is passionate about advocating for the value of dance and bringing it to as many people as possible.

Zara is an aspiring artist with a passion for ballet and contemporary dance. She has recently returned to dance within the last few years, and it has transformed her life. She strongly believes in the power of dance to heal people and to allow them to express themselves in ways words cannot.