biographies...
tamsin fitzgerald - artistic director Tamsin trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance. Tamsin's recent credits include, 'Chasing Fate' a musical directed by Christopher Key, a co-collaboration with Hofesh Schechter for the Birmingham International Dance Festival and the Caesar Twins, West End and International Tour. In 2007 Tamsin received the Rayne Fellowship for Choreography and has recently worked with Australian Dance Theatre and the Ballet Boyz. She has been guest speaker at the National Youth Dance Conference and at the National Dance Teachers association (NDTA) and is a member of the West Midlands Youth Dance Advisory Board. Tamsin's first book, Hip-Hop and Urban Dance, has just been published. |
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fiona hay - education officer Fiona trained through 2faced girls Dance Company from 2004-2006 before undertaking her BA (HONS) degree in contemporary dance and intermedia studies at Bath Spa |
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johnny autin - rehearsal director and artist Graduating in 2006 from the National Conservatoire (France) in Contemporary Dance and Ballet, Johnny had the opportunity to work with some of France’s greatest choreographers. He began teaching, choreographing and directing very early on in his career experimenting with a fusion of different styles: contemporary dance, ballet, street dance, modern' jazz and parkour (free running). He has worked internationally, in France with Hervé Diasnas, Raphael Cottin, and Jean-Vincent Boudic; in Holland with Bart Sluis; in the UK with Kwesi Johnson’s Kompany Malakhi (Bristol), Tempered Body Dance Company (London), Harnisch-Lacey Dance Theatre (Cardiff) as performer and rehearsal director, FFIN Dance, Muddy Icon and C-12 Dance theatre. As a new member of 2FaCeD, Johnny is thrilled to be performing in its latest production Still breathing. |
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nathan french - education manager and artist Nathan is one of the original members of 2FaCeD taking part in the first ever schools project in 2001. He has trained through the company and performed for 2FaCeD at the MTV Awards in Lisbon, Medium Rare, The Reindeer, The Swan, The International dance festival Birmingham and at all four Edinburgh Fringe Festival performances in 04, 05, 07 and 08. Nathan is currently education officer for 2FaCeD and teaches in both Worcester and Hereford. |
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dan lowenstein - marketing officer and artist Dan trained through 2faced and has been with the company since he was 17. He works full time as 2faced's marketing officer as well as teacher and performer. Credits include 'watch this space' with Hofesh Shechter, the MTV Europe music awards, UK tour of State of Matter and performing at the Edinburgh fringe festival 4 times. Dan sees him self as an explosive fusion dancer... Dan is 2FaCeD’s marketing officer and teaches extensively for the company running regular classes in Brecon. |
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mathew chambers - artist Born in Birmingham, Mathew trained at Kerrey Clarke’s Adage Dance and Fitness Studios five nights a week. This is where his love for Ballet and Contemporary dance began. Mathew would like to take this opportunity to thank Kerrey, who inspired him to dance. He then went on to continue his training at Halesowen College and graduated with distinctions in Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary dance. Mathew has just finished his final year at The Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance where he completed his BA (Hons) degree. Mathew recently worked as a guest artist for Rambert Dance Company. |
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taylor benjamin - artist Taylor Benjamin grew up in Barnstaple, Devon (uk), and trained at Doreen Bird College of Dance and Theatre Performance from 2004 to 2007. After training Taylor went on to join Transitions Dance Company to further define his dance and teaching skills while working with top choreographers and touring professionally. After Transitions Taylor joined Kwesi Johnsons Kompany Malakhi for their national tour of 'BOXIN' right up until his part right now, with 2Faced Dance Company.
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robby graham - artist Robby Graham (RawB) is a self-taught BBoy hailing from Omagh, Northern Ireland, and currently residing in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Having trained, competed, taught and judged around the UK for the past 10 years, and represented the UK and Ireland at the UK BBOY Championships, Battle of the Year, and across Europe as part of Bad Taste Cru. |
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jake nwogu - artist Jake trained at ‘The Arts Educational School London’ and then ‘Central School of Ballet’ performing with ‘British Gas Ballet Central’ in his third year. He has performed Nationally and Internationally with companies including; ‘Phoenix Dance Company’, ‘Tavaziva Dance Company’, ‘Irven Lewis Dance Theatre’, ‘Ballet Black’, ‘Robert Hylton Urban Classicism’ and State of Emergency. His teaching credits include: ‘Random Dance Company’, ‘South East Dance’, East London Dance’ ‘Foundations Cru’, and ‘Bboys Attic’. Jake returns to 2FaCeD Dance Company for a second year after joining for its highly acclaimed and sell out tour in 2008. |
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david allwood - artist David attended the Arts Educational School in Tring as a Senior Conservatoire student. David then Completed his training at Doreen Bird College, London. He graduated in 2009 with a First Class BA (Hons) in Dance and Theatre Performance. David has recently finished touring the UK with Disney's Beauty and the Beast; 2009-2010 as a dance soloist and member of the ensemble. Other Theatre Credits include: Lucky in the UK Tour of 101 Dalmatians; 1999, Bluebird Soloist in Sleeping Beauty by the English Youth Ballet; Wycombe Swan; 04. David also danced at 'Move It' 07 & 08 in pieces choreographed by Mandy Montanez, Nikki O'Hara and David Leighton. TV Credits Include: The X Factor for Rhydian; The Lord Mayors Show for Trident Marketing and as a dancer for the Harrod's Christmas Parade 07 and 08. Choreography Credits Include: Romeo; Filmed at Studio Theatre, Sidcup; 08. Lines of Imitation; Filmed at S.E.C.C Glasgow; 09. |
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other teaching staff...
amanda powell - hip-hop and trainee teacher