ResDance Series 8: Episode 1: The Unknown In Dance with Rhiannon Faith

In the episode, Rhiannon shares insight into her experiences and interests in dance, choreography and theatre and the role theatrical devising continues to play in her work. Throughout the episode, we explore the inspirations for her ways of making, the thinking that underpins her processes and how her creations serve a connection and relationship with an audience. We discuss consideration of the audience in her work and the curating around which audiences the work is trying to reach, where the work is most useful and ways to create a community of work through this.  Rhiannon shares the value she places on the role of legacy in making a change and the potential both her work and more generally, artistic practice, has to make a difference.  Throughout the episode, Rhiannon reflects upon her continued appreciation for her own personal background, who she is and how she responds to her support network around her.  The importance of following your instinct and trusting in the work you make is highlighted throughout, alongside the value of surrounding yourself with a team who share the same vision and are willing to embark on the journey with you.

Rhiannon Faith is a boundary-breaking Artist whose work and experiences cross artforms.  Brought up in a big Irish Catholic, working-class family, she is an exciting British female voice making waves in choreography, directing, social activism and as a published author. Artistic Director of Rhiannon FaithCompany, nominated for five National Dance Awards; ‘Best Digital Choreography’ (2021), ‘Best Dance Film’ (2022), and ‘Best Independent Company’ (2021, 2022 & 2023). Critically acclaimed work DROWNTOWN received 4STARS across the board, and recently toured to Wuzhen Festival, China. New work Lay Down Your Burdens, Co-Commissioned by Barbican,London and Harlow Playhouse, premiered at the Barbican in November 2023 and was shortlisted for a 2023 One Dance UK Award for ‘Innovation in Dance’ and nominated for a 2024 Olivier Award for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Dance’.

Photographer's credit: Foteini Christofilopoulou 

Contact details:

info@rhiannonfaith.comhttps://www.rhiannonfaith.com/Social media platforms:

X: @RhiannonFaithFacebook: @RhiannonFaithCoInstagram:  @rhiannonfaithcompany

Related links:

Rhiannon Faith Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBJ9bj8Gg4tq9x-vArHfGQ

Harlow Care Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybfu4fpKEzU

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