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 30 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.
With the recent pandemic and worsening global situation where people who are vulnerable are often the first to experience hardship, I have been accepted as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts https://www.thersa.org/ and am involved with Culture Declares Emergency https://www.culturedeclares.org/ hoping to add Shallal's voice and experience to positive system changes for these times.
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 30 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.
With the recent pandemic and worsening global situation where people who are vulnerable are often the first to experience hardship, I have been accepted as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts https://www.thersa.org/ and am involved with Culture Declares Emergency https://www.culturedeclares.org/ hoping to add Shallal's voice and experience to positive system changes for these times.
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."
Lou Brett
Shallal Studios Project Manager & Artist facilitator
Bid writer and Executive Producer for Projects
Lou is a visual artist, arts manager and film maker working with a wide range of arts organisations supporting, inclusive arts, public art projects, cultural exchange and film production. MA in Television for Development at the University of Winchester, community film-making in the UK and West Africa. Lou is also a director at awen. www.awen.org.uk
www.loubrett.com
Shallal Studios Project Manager & Artist facilitator
Bid writer and Executive Producer for Projects
Lou is a visual artist, arts manager and film maker working with a wide range of arts organisations supporting, inclusive arts, public art projects, cultural exchange and film production. MA in Television for Development at the University of Winchester, community film-making in the UK and West Africa. Lou is also a director at awen. www.awen.org.uk
www.loubrett.com
Debbie O'Nyons
Facilitator, Writer
performer in Shallal Dance Theatre
I have worked in Cornwall and Devon with adults and children with learning disabilities for the past 25 years, primarily 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. Some 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 performances.
Facilitator, Writer
performer in Shallal Dance Theatre
I have worked in Cornwall and Devon with adults and children with learning disabilities for the past 25 years, primarily 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. Some 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 performances.
Demelza Rouncefield
Associate Artist
with Shallal 2
BSL level 2 and dancer performer in Shallal Dance Theatre
Associate Artist
with Shallal 2
BSL level 2 and dancer performer in Shallal Dance Theatre
Jo Lumber
Associate Artist
with Shallal 2
writer and performer in Shallal Dance Theatre
Outside Shallal Jo can be found running workshops in Falmouth Art Gallery and Royal Cornwall Museum, she is also a 'glamourous troubadour' with Story Republic thestoryrepublic.co.uk/ and to be found at The Writers block.https://www.keap.org.uk/the-writers-block
Jo's slogan, "Shallal makes life better."
Associate Artist
with Shallal 2
writer and performer in Shallal Dance Theatre
Outside Shallal Jo can be found running workshops in Falmouth Art Gallery and Royal Cornwall Museum, she is also a 'glamourous troubadour' with Story Republic thestoryrepublic.co.uk/ and to be found at The Writers block.https://www.keap.org.uk/the-writers-block
Jo's slogan, "Shallal makes life better."
Lois Taylor
Facilitator/Associate Artist/co-ordinator
'Out There' Liskeard group
mentor to dance artist Thomas Remnant
Lois is a highly experienced dance producer, performer, lecturer..it goes on!
see some of her work on
www.loistaylor.co.uk
Lois works with Sam Lawrence and Sarah Fairhall who also provide cover in our Liskeard group
https://www.dancecentred.co.uk/who-why-1
Facilitator/Associate Artist/co-ordinator
'Out There' Liskeard group
mentor to dance artist Thomas Remnant
Lois is a highly experienced dance producer, performer, lecturer..it goes on!
see some of her work on
www.loistaylor.co.uk
Lois works with Sam Lawrence and Sarah Fairhall who also provide cover in our Liskeard group
https://www.dancecentred.co.uk/who-why-1
Janice Schneider
BA(Hons) Fine Art/ Combined Media Arts.
Former Art lecturer/ Exam Moderator & Youth Arts Worker.
Street performance and Art projects in Europe.
Presently Working with various Community Interest Companies in Cornwall uk ,supporting a wide age range of vulnerable people using Eco Therapy principles.
"As a Freelance Artist working across art forms, I have a passion for innovative inclusive and collaborative projects. I'm so excited and feel very privileged to be part of Shallal, a beautiful light in what is sometimes a dark ocean."
BA(Hons) Fine Art/ Combined Media Arts.
Former Art lecturer/ Exam Moderator & Youth Arts Worker.
Street performance and Art projects in Europe.
Presently Working with various Community Interest Companies in Cornwall uk ,supporting a wide age range of vulnerable people using Eco Therapy principles.
"As a Freelance Artist working across art forms, I have a passion for innovative inclusive and collaborative projects. I'm so excited and feel very privileged to be part of Shallal, a beautiful light in what is sometimes a dark ocean."
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Andy Parker
Photographer (Doorways Project) |
George Clement Peer
Musician, Artist, Collaborator
resident improvising musician in Shallal Dance Theatre
My work explores music in the moment. Improvisation is important to me as a means to explore sound, melodies and rhythm in an immediate and exciting way. I create soundscapes: no two of which are ever the same.
Musician, Artist, Collaborator
resident improvising musician in Shallal Dance Theatre
My work explores music in the moment. Improvisation is important to me as a means to explore sound, melodies and rhythm in an immediate and exciting way. I create soundscapes: no two of which are ever the same.
Pep Mogas
Associate artist
Theatre, Music, Dance, Cinema, Circus… food for my life!
A professional Catalan actor, now living in Lamorna, Kernow (UK)
performer in Shallal Dance Theatre
Associate artist
Theatre, Music, Dance, Cinema, Circus… food for my life!
A professional Catalan actor, now living in Lamorna, Kernow (UK)
performer in Shallal Dance Theatre
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Kerry Tomlins
Associate artist with Open House Penzance dancer performer/poet in Shallal Dance Theatre Kerry is an artist, performer and counsellor Holistic Facilitator, BA Dip.Couns, website: www.soulsynergy.co.uk |
Claire Mayle
Shallal Sketchbooks team
I undertook my degree in Contemporary Creative Practice where I was able to explore an emotive path using creativity. This is where my passion lies and I am keen to support others in finding their own creative voice. Love nothing more than the opportunity to meet others and explore different creative processes.
Shallal Sketchbooks team
I undertook my degree in Contemporary Creative Practice where I was able to explore an emotive path using creativity. This is where my passion lies and I am keen to support others in finding their own creative voice. Love nothing more than the opportunity to meet others and explore different creative processes.
Phoebe Barnicoat
Studio artist facilitator and co-ordinator
Phoebe studied Painting and Printmaking at Glasgow School of Art, going on to do a postgraduate in Drawing at the Royal Drawing School.
During her time in Glasgow Phoebe worked as a volunteer at Project Ability and formed a grassroots art festival called Glasgow Open House, an artist-led, not-for-profit organisation that supports artists to exhibit work in alternative spaces.
One of her main aims at Glasgow Open House was to work with charities and local schools to invite artists who may not have usually participated, to get involved. In 2015, she was awarded a Winston Churchill Travelling Fellowship to research platforms for artists who are homeless, have mental health issues or developmental disabilities in the US and Canada. Phoebe worked with internationally recognised organisations such as Creative Growth, Creativity Explored, Gallery Gachet, Hospitality House and the Los Angeles Poverty Department.
Following her fellowship Phoebe worked closely with the Museum of Homelessness and ActionSpace in London, before moving to Cornwall in 2019 to join Shallal and pursue her dream to form an inclusive art studio in her favourite place in the world!
Studio artist facilitator and co-ordinator
Phoebe studied Painting and Printmaking at Glasgow School of Art, going on to do a postgraduate in Drawing at the Royal Drawing School.
During her time in Glasgow Phoebe worked as a volunteer at Project Ability and formed a grassroots art festival called Glasgow Open House, an artist-led, not-for-profit organisation that supports artists to exhibit work in alternative spaces.
One of her main aims at Glasgow Open House was to work with charities and local schools to invite artists who may not have usually participated, to get involved. In 2015, she was awarded a Winston Churchill Travelling Fellowship to research platforms for artists who are homeless, have mental health issues or developmental disabilities in the US and Canada. Phoebe worked with internationally recognised organisations such as Creative Growth, Creativity Explored, Gallery Gachet, Hospitality House and the Los Angeles Poverty Department.
Following her fellowship Phoebe worked closely with the Museum of Homelessness and ActionSpace in London, before moving to Cornwall in 2019 to join Shallal and pursue her dream to form an inclusive art studio in her favourite place in the world!
Adam Drake
videography freelancer
Masters in Film & Television from Falmouth University.
His debut documentary was shortlisted for a prestigious Grierson documentary award.
Director and editor: directs, shoots, edits and grades music videos, event videos and mini documentaries amongst other formats.
https://www.adamdrakedidit.com/about
videography freelancer
Masters in Film & Television from Falmouth University.
His debut documentary was shortlisted for a prestigious Grierson documentary award.
Director and editor: directs, shoots, edits and grades music videos, event videos and mini documentaries amongst other formats.
https://www.adamdrakedidit.com/about
Chris Gardner
General manager
General manager
Theresa Elgar Finance Manager
Sapphire Sumpter - Dance Outreach co-ordinator, a Time to Shine leader
Sapphire Sumpter - Dance Outreach co-ordinator, a Time to Shine leader
Shallal Studios Artist facilitator/mentors include , Lou Brett, Phoebe Barnicoat, Janice Schneider, Laura Menzies, Melanie Young and trustee Barry Cooper.
read more about them
http://www.shallalstudios.com/artists.html
Current trainee associate artists: Thomas Remnant, Zoe Wilton.
read more about them
http://www.shallalstudios.com/artists.html
Current trainee associate artists: Thomas Remnant, Zoe Wilton.