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Dr Ellen Jeffrey
Senior Lecturer
Dr Ellen Jeffrey is a neurodivergent dance artist and researcher working with time-specific choreographic practices. She studied at Trinity Laban Conservatoire and University of the Arts Helsinki before completing her PhD at Lancaster University. Working collaboratively with local artists and communities to generate performances, films, workshops and writings, Ellen’s work explores the capacity of dance and movement to attune to more-than-human timescales. Her work has been funded by the AHRC and Heritage Lottery Fund, amongst others, and supported by Cumbria, Lancashire, and Yorkshire Wildlife Trusts, and Morecambe Bay Partnership. Prior to joining Dance City, Ellen has worked internationally as a performer and choreographer, and taught at various HE institutions within the UK, including Trinity Laban Conservatoire, Lancaster University, and Manchester School of Architecture.

Executive Team:

Anand Bhatt
Artistic Director & CEO
Catherine Johns
Executive Director

Marketing & Fundraising:

Alex Dentith
Senior Marketing Manager
Rachel Fenton
Senior Fundraising Manager
Annie Lewis
Marketing Assistant

Artistic Development & Theatre Production:

Nick Rogerson
Technical Manager
Jess Avery
Digital, Buildings and Technical Coordinator

Higher Education:

Dr Gillie Kleiman
Head of Higher Education
Sophie Douglas
HE Programme Leader
Dr Ellen Jeffrey
Senior Lecturer
Dr Vanessa Montesi
Lecturer

Centre for Advanced Training (CAT):

Sofie Scholten
CAT Coordinator
Ellie Trow
CAT Coordinator

Classes & Events:

Hayley Dean
Classes and Events Coordinator

Engagement:

Cheryl Baty
Dance Engagement Coordinator
Lissie Connor
Dance Engagement Coordinator

Board of Trustees:

Sarah Dewar
Vice Chair
Charlotte McMurchie
Board Member
Shirley Marland
Board Member
Anthony ‘Hope’
Board Member