ADAIRE TO DANCE - Key Persons
Claire trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, graduating in 2011, before undertaking a post-graduate apprenticeship with ACE Dance and Music and then becoming a full company member in 2012. She loves to collaborate with artists of different disciplines, especially visual artists and film makers, and is keen to keep learning new skills through working in a diverse range of styles.
Luke Brown graduated from London Studio Centre in 2012 with a BA Hons Theatre Dance Degree. Since graduating Luke has worked with ZoieLogic Theatre Dance Company (choreographer Zoie Golding), Adaire to Dance (choreographer Alice Vale) and bgroup (choreographer Ben Wright).
Luke has also performed for the English National Opera in the Phillip Glass production 'The Perfect American' also choreographed by Ben Wright. Luke is a freelance dance artist and teacher running dance workshops and master classes across UK and Ireland. Luke is also commissioned to make full length works for both youth and professional companies across UK and Ireland. Luke is currently exploring his own choreography and artistic practice, making work as part of a newly formed group, 80collective.
Michael Peter Johnson is a freelance dance artist and collaborator. He graduated from the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance with a first class BA Hons and has since worked professionally for various choreographers and companies.
Within his own artistic practice Michael thrives from working in collaboration with other art forms. Some of his recent collaborations have included working with photographers, stylists, costume designers and fashion designers. This work continually inspires his freelance dance career.
In 2013 Michael founded Mode & Motion, an online resource and production house for dance and fashion collaborations.
Michael is a founder member of Adaire to Dance and has worked with the company since 2011.
Victoria is a founder member of Adaire to Dance and has worked with the company since 2011.