What do you do?
I’m a choreographer, performer, teacher, and am now Artistic Director for Canberra Dance Theatre, and Artistic Associate for Ql2 Centre for Youth Dance
When did you get into it?
When I was 7, over 30 years ago. I began with ballet and we travelled widely as a family so I found an interest in other cultural dance forms. I began a degree at Macquarie Uni before going to London Contemporary Dance School. From there I worked with a number of cross cultural companies before beginning my own work.
Who or what influences you as an artist?
Other artists, travel travel travel, and the Indian forms I work with – Bharata Natyam, Kalariapayttu and Chauu.
What’s your biggest achievement so far?
A commission from the London Royal Opera House in 2007 and my solo tours.
What are your plans for the future?
I am looking forward to being based in Canberra this year and working with CDT and QL2. I am also continuing my work at the National Film and Sound Archive as I am developing a new work for premiere at this year’s Edinburgh Festival.
What makes you laugh?
Funny moments in class and rehearsals. My nephews. Outrageous friends.
What pisses you off?
Bad manners. Small minded people. Bad use of space in class!
What’s your opinion of the local scene?
Exciting. Can’t wait to find out and see more of it. Some really exciting artists, some of whom I have been lucky enough to work with.
What are your upcoming performances/exhibitions?
Not sure as yet. But the Edinburgh Festival for the new work 120 Birds is all encompassing at present.
Contact Info For Canberra Dance Theatre: info@canberradancetheatre.org / 0435 025365
For QL2 Centre for Youth Dance: www.QL2.org.au / 02 6247 3103
