Dance

In my other life, I’m an African-American Vernacular Jazz dancer and Lindy Hopper. I’m a member of Cookie and her Black Mambas and former co-leader of the UK dance troupe, The London Starlings. 

Workshops

In 2026 you can find me at:

• • January – April: Weekly on the dance floor at Sadler’s Wells East
  • February: University of Swing Festival, Edinburgh
  • July: Swinging Montpellier, France
  • July: Herräng Dance Camp, Sweden
  • August: South London SwingFest, London
  • September: Bottoms Up Festival, Köln
  • September: Swing Mantau, Bremen
  • November: The Swing Project, Cardiff
  • December: Winter Swing Time, Switzerland

Arts Council Developing Your Creative Practice Grant

I was awarded an artist grant to develop Lindy Hop & Vernacular Jazz sharing spaces and dance training from 2025-2026.

Sadlers Wells East

I’m a dance artist with Sadlers Wells East, facilitating inclusive sessions on their Dance Floor, in schools and community centres.

Artist Archive at Siobhan Davies

Part of Angela ‘Cookie’ Andrew’s seminal work, “mearchivingme” at Siobhan Davies Studios in May 2024. Read the review here.

Teacher’s Showcase at Herräng

Cookie and her Black Mambas Perform the Classics at Herräng

York Swing Society