Since 1995, Hakeem has been widely recognised for his significant work as a choreographer, performer, mentor and British Council Cultural Leadership International Ambassador. With reputation preceding him, Hakeem has established himself as a renowned, professional host and MC, working on red carpet movie premieres and other prestigious national and international events. Hakeem’s extensive body of … Continued
Paige Jarrett graduated from Kingston University in 2016. After graduating, Paige went on to work on Ignition Dance Festival produced by DanceWest (2016 – 2018) offering producing support and event management. In 2017, she became the first Trainee Producer at The Place on the Arts Council Funded Changemakers Programme working alongside Hakeem Onibudo. During her … Continued
Vicky Thornton has over 20 years’ experience in supporting dance artists and companies realise their creative ambitions by creating the best conditions to make projects and organisations fly. After graduating with BA (Hons) Dance and Culture from University Surrey in 2002, Vicky cut her producing teeth at South East Dance, where she held a plethora of roles … Continued
Joey has spent the past 18 years working extensively as a dance practitioner and education manager for dance companies and conservatoires, including Jonzi D Productions, Green Candle Dance Company, Cindy Claes Productions, Trinity Laban, Greenwich Dance, the Southbank, London Youth Dance, and Islington Arts Factory. She has also produced and delivered continuing professional development for … Continued
Gina has come on board to support us with our social media & is beyond excited to see where the opportunities and experiences can lead her! Gina Luckett, a recent MA Dance Graduate from Creative Academy has spent the previous year focusing her work towards Arts Administration & Management. Some of her other research has … Continued
Melodie is excited to be joining the dynamic team of Impact Dance as Producing Assistant working alongside/assisting Paige. She originally trained at Laban Centre London and BRIT school and has worked in the dance sector for over twenty years. Since then, she has lived and worked in the USA for 10 years as studio manager and … Continued
Nia James graduated from Middlesex University in June 2021. She was an integral part of Impact Youth for the past three years, acting also as Vice-Captain. During the past few years, she has been fortunate enough to perform nationally and internationally with Impact Dance. In September 2020, she became our Academy Coordinator and teaching assistant … Continued
Katie is a freelance marketing professional with specialist skills in digital communications and experience of strategic planning and delivery across the creative industries. She provides strategic support and training to companies, organisations and education institutions. Katie has spent the majority of her career in the dance world, delivering communications strategies for touring, theatre, higher education and … Continued
