Who I Am
Copyright Christopher Mann
I am a dance artist based in London who has worked around the UK and internationally. I trained at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance and went on to complete a Masters degree through the Northern School of Contemporary Dance. I am a Co-Devisor, Delivering Artist and Examiner for Rambert Grades, a ground-breaking Creative Contemporary Dance Syllabus. I have performed on stage and in front of the camera, I have choreographed for an increasing number of individuals, dance schools and dance organisations, I have judged dance competitions, and I have been working extensively within the world of teaching for over a decade. Teaching has led me to understand and have involvement in the ‘dance for health’ scene, has given me so many opportunities to enjoy an uninhibited approach to movement, and it has deepened my own dance practice immeasurably. This side of my work led to being nominated for One Dance UK’s award in ‘The Dance for Wellbeing Award’ category (long list) in 2020 and ‘Dance Teacher’s’ ‘Dance Teacher of the Year Award’ in 2025. I aim to break down hierarchy and instead, instil a mutual respect in the space, mutual give and take, and an ethos of open communication and open-mindedness. I wish for any participant of my classes to leave with a sense of meaningful connection that will remain with them long after they have left the studio. I seek to meet and support other artists, gain new experiences within my field and to consistently broaden and diversify my skills.
For information on my training and qualifications, please see below, and for any further information, please do get in touch.
Qualifications/Training
Rambert School: First Class BA Honours Degree in Ballet and Contemporary Dance
NSCD: Masters and Postgraduate Diploma with Distinction in Contemporary Dance
Susan Robinson’s School of Ballet: RAD Ballet, ISTD Tap and Modern, Jazz
First Aid: Train Aid
Mental Health First Aid: MHFA England
Safeguarding: Me Learning/Trinity Laban/Squad Safe
Child Protection: Tes/NSPCC
Prevent Training
Disability CPD: Catherine Evans
London Youth Games Inclusive Coaches Training
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for Employees: Virtual College
Switch2Move Education in Dance, Health & Wellness Course
Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace: Tes
Online Safety and UK Data Protection: Tes
Fire Warden Training + Fire Safety: Tes