Meet the Team
Cath Wilkins Director
Cath joined GD in 2007 following 3 years as General Manager of Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company, one of the UKs foremost contemporary dance companies. Prior to that, she worked at NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) and for the Touring department of Arts Council England. Cath trained in dance at Patricia Newman and Janet Marshall Dance Studios in Cheltenham and then at Elmhurst Ballet School before gaining a Drama degree at the University of Wales.
Lisa Hughes Business Manager
Lisa Hughes has worked for GD since July 2000. Prior to that Lisa held a variety of financial roles in the private sector for companies working in the building, leisure and financial services industries.
Louise Portlock Inclusion Manager
Louise has been at GD since 2005, developing and sustaining projects for children, young people and adults across the county, with a particular focus on disability and inclusive activities. Louise has worked extensively on education and community projects since 2000 across the UK. She currently tutors on behalf of GD at the National Star College and is studying for a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE). Louise also works as Dance & Health Regional Lead for Dance South West.
Lisa Lort Development Manager, Dance South Gloucestershire
Lisa started dancing lessons late in her teens, so although technically called a late starter, she was always and will continue to be a mover! She started on her path of Community Dance as a performer, teacher and manager with the passion that everyone can dance and it's never too late to start. This motivation has led Lisa to continually commit to projects that spread the benefits of dance for all.
Charlotte John Youth & Education Co-ordinator
Charlotte, who joined GD in September 2009, recently completed her PGCE (post-compulsory Education & Training certificate) and has a degree in Dance & English from Roehampton Institute. She worked with several dance companies whilst at National Youth Arts Wales and has taught dance in a range of schools and colleges, including supporting students through A-level and BTEC Dance and Performing Arts courses.
Lucy Howell Inclusion Co-ordinator
Biog to follow
Sarah Gardiner - Dance & Disability Leader
Sarah (BA Dance) first joined GD as a practitioner and project co-ordinator in 2004. Sarah has a wealth of education and community dance experience, including work with Special Educational Needs. She has taught GCSE and BTEC Dance and choreographed for musicals. Sarah specialises in integrated dance and has also recently established education and outreach initiative Wyedance with partners in the Forest of Dean.
Elaine Proverbs Events Co-ordinator
Elaine joined GD in 2003 as Festival Co-ordinator. Her main role is to organise Gd:Youth Festivals. Elaine also helps develop and co-ordinate other events for GD and delivers occasional workshops. She is a qualified Ballroom and Latin Teacher, running various classes across Gloucestershire through her own company Elaines Dancing School.
Janet Earl Information & Communications Assistant
Janet started at GD in September 2008 and has a background in administration and organisation. Janet also organises and teaches Tango Argentino in Cheltenham and enjoys social salsa and swing dance.
Apprentice Youth Dance Leader
Currently recruiting (to make an application, contact charlotte@gloucestershiredance.org.uk or go to the 'resources' page on the website - deadline 2 December).
Anna Crofts - Trainee Dance & Disability Leader
Anna began ballet lessons at the age of 4. Having been a member of Gd:Youth Company whilst in the 6th Form, Anna went on to study for her BA in Dance Theatre at Laban. After she graduated, Anna spent a year working at the Pupil Referral Unit in Lewisham, London, where she developed a passion for making education accessible to all. In her spare time, Anna continues to perform in both dance and music.
Gd`s Board
Anita Syvret (Chair)
Jenny Beacon
Andrew Burrow
Mike Counsell OBE
Gill Davie
Angela James
Tony Jeans
Bairbre Lloyd
Dave Mullins
EXCITING NEW DANCE COURSES FOR TEENAGERS
Gloucestershire Dance (GD) is inviting young people aged 11 19 to explore a range of dance styles through two new courses called Gd:Roots and Gd:ID....read more
Mapdance Mixed Bill
24/02/2010
Sundial Theatre...read more
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