Jo Willis
Creative Director
I had the privilege of attending Wolfgang Stange's classes in London ( www.amicidance.org ) and left my Psychology degree, to gain experience with him, and have never looked back. I went onto work throughout west and mid Cornwall for over 25 years working in creative dance with vulnerable people in various settings. Early on I was encouraged to do a dance therapy post graduate but left halfway and returned to the freedom of creativity and inclusion in the arts. My favourite work was always Shallal, Inclusion and Cross Art forms, and this is where I am now.
Creative Director
I had the privilege of attending Wolfgang Stange's classes in London ( www.amicidance.org ) and left my Psychology degree, to gain experience with him, and have never looked back. I went onto work throughout west and mid Cornwall for over 25 years working in creative dance with vulnerable people in various settings. Early on I was encouraged to do a dance therapy post graduate but left halfway and returned to the freedom of creativity and inclusion in the arts. My favourite work was always Shallal, Inclusion and Cross Art forms, and this is where I am now.
Colin Curbishley
Faclitator, Workshop leader, stage management, travel co-ordinator, production team and Shallal Studio support artist.
Colin also runs a 'Tea Dance with a Difference' which seeks to meet people with dementia in their world and help them enjoy the moment through music, movement and creative play.
After spending ten years at a midge infested Buddhist monastery in Scotland he trained with the Fool at Heart school of Sacred Clowning with Didier Danthois www.sacred-clown-as-healer.co.uk. "What more can I say other than all those interesting things have lead me to this wonderfully caring, inspiring and uniquely creative community called Shallal. Where I feel completely at home and very fortunate to be a part of such a Cornish treasure, may it's delights spread far and wide."
Faclitator, Workshop leader, stage management, travel co-ordinator, production team and Shallal Studio support artist.
Colin also runs a 'Tea Dance with a Difference' which seeks to meet people with dementia in their world and help them enjoy the moment through music, movement and creative play.
After spending ten years at a midge infested Buddhist monastery in Scotland he trained with the Fool at Heart school of Sacred Clowning with Didier Danthois www.sacred-clown-as-healer.co.uk. "What more can I say other than all those interesting things have lead me to this wonderfully caring, inspiring and uniquely creative community called Shallal. Where I feel completely at home and very fortunate to be a part of such a Cornish treasure, may it's delights spread far and wide."
Debbie O'Nyons
Facilitator, Writer
I have worked in Cornwall and Devon with adults and children with learning disabilities for the past 22 years, primarily I have worked as Registered Nurse for people with a learning disability, this has led to a variety of roles, my focus has always been to promote inclusion, break down barriers and challenge stereotypes. Training professionals how to ensure they are offering equality of access to services and enabling people with a learning disability how to speak up and self advocate. Dance and creative writing have long been passions of mine and I have undertaken a variety of creative writing courses. Three years ago I began working in partnership with Shallal. I now co facilitate Express Yourself, and created the highly successful Aiming High Project. I joined the main company and this led to me developing my poetry and creative writing, working in partnership with Sally Crabtree (Poet) www.thepoetree.net and producing poetry and prose for Shallal's Doorways performance.
Facilitator, Writer
I have worked in Cornwall and Devon with adults and children with learning disabilities for the past 22 years, primarily I have worked as Registered Nurse for people with a learning disability, this has led to a variety of roles, my focus has always been to promote inclusion, break down barriers and challenge stereotypes. Training professionals how to ensure they are offering equality of access to services and enabling people with a learning disability how to speak up and self advocate. Dance and creative writing have long been passions of mine and I have undertaken a variety of creative writing courses. Three years ago I began working in partnership with Shallal. I now co facilitate Express Yourself, and created the highly successful Aiming High Project. I joined the main company and this led to me developing my poetry and creative writing, working in partnership with Sally Crabtree (Poet) www.thepoetree.net and producing poetry and prose for Shallal's Doorways performance.
Demelza Rouncefield
Associate Artist
Associate Artist
Jo Lumber
Associate Artist
with Shallal 2
Associate Artist
with Shallal 2
Barbara Santi
Film, Editing, Bid writing
Barbara is a documentary film maker using digital technology and storytelling for social change.
Director of awen productions cic with over 15 years of professional media experience and rural community participation. Barbara is currently undertaking PhD research (part-time) at Falmouth University (2012 – 2016).
www.barbarasanti.co.uk
www.awen.org.uk
Film, Editing, Bid writing
Barbara is a documentary film maker using digital technology and storytelling for social change.
Director of awen productions cic with over 15 years of professional media experience and rural community participation. Barbara is currently undertaking PhD research (part-time) at Falmouth University (2012 – 2016).
www.barbarasanti.co.uk
www.awen.org.uk
George Bradley Peer
Musician, Artist, Collaborator
Musician, Artist, Collaborator
Matt Leach
Business manager
Matt has worked in the charitable sector for over 15 years in various capacities but primarily in financial administration and as an active Trustee. In addition, he spent five years working for Cornwall Council's Learning Disability service when he first arrived in Cornwall. Matt is also one of the leaders of Grace Church, Truro.
Victoria Hodgkinson
Doorways Project co-ordinator
Business manager
Matt has worked in the charitable sector for over 15 years in various capacities but primarily in financial administration and as an active Trustee. In addition, he spent five years working for Cornwall Council's Learning Disability service when he first arrived in Cornwall. Matt is also one of the leaders of Grace Church, Truro.
Victoria Hodgkinson
Doorways Project co-ordinator
Shallal Studios team
Lou Brett
Project Manager and Artist facilitator
Laura Menzies and Melanie Young
Artist facilitators read more about them
http://www.shallalstudios.com/artists.html
