Dora Frankel trained at Rambert School 1967-71 and later as choreologist at The Benesh Institute. She joined Rambert Company, then American Ballet Theatre and the Royal Swedish Ballet as choreologist. She then developed an eclectic, independent career here and abroad, mainly in Scandinavia, combining choreography, movement direction and dance and theatre performance with extensive education and outreach work, including, most notably the design and leadership of Angered Gymnasium’s dance programme(s). On her return from Sweden she gained an MA Choreography, Middlesex University and located to Newcastle upon Tyne, where she formed Dora Frankel Dance, before re-visioning it as Fertile Ground, touring contemporary dance company in 2013. She transitioned back to an independent career in 2018, handing over to Malgorzata Dzierzon and Renaud Wiser, developing writing alongside her other activities.

A full list of her works can be found on www.dorafrankeldanceartist.com

'I love teaching and I’m looking forward to returning to teach at DC in a more formal way, offering a Graham based technique.

With just two classes I hope every-one will have a good time, feeling satisfied and stimulated as professional dancers and perhaps experiencing something new.

Attending both classes will give the best experience and feedback is welcomed after the second class, so I’ll be around in the cafe space if people wish to chat!'