Rachael trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, with a BPA degree, and holds a post-graduate certificate in ‘Dance Artists in Education'. Throughout her training and career, she has performed and toured work by Darshen Singh-Bulher, Alan Greig (X Factor Dance Co), Emliyn Claid, Sharon Donladson (Phoenix), Helen Parlor (Motionhouse), Lorena Todino, Gill Levell & Simon Birch (Nexus), Kuldip Sing-Barmi, Sue Smith, Charlotte Derbyshire, Dave French & David Toole (CandoCo).
With over 10 years experience as a choreographer and workshop facilitator she has worked for a number of national organiastions and agencies, working with all ages and abities from nursery aged children to professional dancers to older people.Rachael has also been part-time associate lectuer at MMU Cheshire.
In 2001, Rachael set up FRONTLINEdance with Michael King, where she has choreographed; collaborated with muicians/film makers/fine artsists; performed nationally; taught; delivered inset; created education packs; created and managed many projects and tours. Rachael is delighted to have the opportunity to direct and make work for 'Games of 2 Arfs'.
Kevin Jewell - Dancer
Having studied ballet from a young age, alongside classes in Jazz and Latin, Kevin opted to read Sport Science at the University of Brighton, due to the integration of Dance into my degree and studied contemporary modules, as well as choreography and teaching components. Since leaving university, Kevin has toured his own work, worked with the Community Arts team in East Sussex, at a number of schools in the area focussing on street and contemporary styles, and toured with FRONTLINEdance, SignDance Collective and the Give Back Project, Birmingham. Kevin is hearing impaired and has basic signing ability which allows him to undertake projects for the deaf. Kevin holds a PGCE in Dance.
Michael’s interest of dance developed from attending CandoCo’s summer residency. He went onto train with CandoCo’s education team, and started dancing and creating work with Rachael Lines where he co-founded FRONTLINEdance. In addition Mike has delivered education packages and toured with a number of companies including FRONTLINEdance, Scottish Dance Theatre, Blue Eyed Soul, CandoCo & Half Moon Theatre Co. Mike also went on to study theatre with Graeae Theatre Co, enjoyed Ariel puppetry with the Flying Piglets in New Zealand, and acted and directed theatre in London. Mike is a qualified teacher (PGCE) and a swift-water rescue technician.
Amy Tomson - Dancer and Choreographer
Amy began her training at The Stoke-on-Trent College, and graduated in 1999 from Bretton Hall, Leeds University with a First Class Honours Degree in Dance. Since graduating Amy has taught and performed with a number of dance companies including Ruby Dance, FRONTLINEdance, Salamanda Tandem, Hull Trunch Theatre, Gerry Turvey, Lucy Cullingford, Jordi Cortes Molina, Wardrobe Dance Theatre, Felix Ruckert and Jordi Cortes and performers from DV8 and Pina Bausch Dance Company. Amy has taught dance at Bretton Hall University and Doncaster College as well as a variety of local schools, colleges and community groups. From 2001 onwards Amy has worked as a freelance dancer and facilitator with FRONTLINEdance, performing nationally and delivering educational and outreach packages.
Amy will lead the open public workshop with Kevin @4pm, outside the Market
Photo by Mr Will
Emma Waller - Dancer
Emma trained at London Contemporary School, travelling to New York to study for a term at Purchase College, and gaining her first class BA (hons) Degree in 2003. After this she became a member of EDge the post-graduate dance company, during which she performed and toured works by Trisha Brown, Kerry Nicholls, Ben Wright and Vanessa Haska. Her professional credits include dancing for Henri Oguike’s Sister Dance Company H2O, Vanessa Haska, Neon Productions and FRONTLINEdance. In 2006 she became a member of Random Dance Company’s educational team, leading and assisting workshops in schools throughout London.
Most recently, Emma returned to London Contemporary Dance School to undertake her MA studies, gaining a distinction for her thesis in 2007.