"The creative aspects of dance spark my interest in respect of both freedom and opportunity. I enjoy that I can feel free and go to a place of serenity while my body takes over and create its own conversation. There are no right answers in this idea of dance which is liberating. I focus my interest in juxtaposing ideas which concern movement and structure when choreographing and find great enjoyment in the challenges involved with allowing others to see and perform what I envisage. I hope to create pieces which though span many subjects all correlate in provoking thought and eliciting conversation in the audience."
My creative practice holds interest in ‘play’, curiosity and juxtaposition. I love to improvise and create from our bodies sub conscious language. I find people’s perception fascinating and attempt to approach tasks and themes from a variety of angles. I like to ask questions and perhaps encourage others curiosity through my work and practice.
While I have found myself mostly (teaching) during the pandemic it’s ripple effect has also pushed me into other avenues which I don’t know that would have pursued otherwise which inevitably have and will continue to influence my practice. Over the past couple of years for example I have found myself life modelling, creating and editing film work, working as an extra and dancer for TV, lead acting in a short film, engaging in Well-being related CPD courses, modelling and dance modelling.
About
After completing my degree in Contemporary dance, I went on to fulfill an internship with Scottish Dance Theatre where I first researched and developed 'Dandelions' - a series of creative, intergenerational workshops which have continued to be developed and adapted. Since then I have moved back to Glasgow and built a portfolio of regular teaching work. As our situation changed and restrictions were put in place in relation to Covid - 19, I adapted my work to online platforms and have been using this time to investigate and inform my own practice; as well as participating in CPD courses and opportunities. I have developed my skills in recording, editing and facilitating online classes - creating classes and workshops which engage with participants of varying ages and abilities. I have been teaching and facilitating online both live and pre recorded since April 2020.
