ANNA WATKINS
Anna trained at the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, graduating in July 2005. Since
then she has performed and toured with European Ballet in both "Nutcracker" and
"Ballet Celebration". In August 2006 Anna performed in the project
"Down to Zero" in collaboration with the Great North Run. She also performed
with Pair Dance in summer 2009. Anna joined Tavaziva Dance in 2007.
DEVARAJ THIMMAIAH
Working in London since 2003, Devaraj trained in Bharata Natyam and other Asian dance
forms in Bangalore. He has also studied Kalaripayattu, yoga, Capoeira and several styles of contemporary
dance. Having completed the Dance Development Programme at the Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts,
Devaraj performed under the company's banner whilst also choreographing his own work. His commercial
work in India includes appearances for fashion designers, Bollywood singers and local and national
satellite TV. Devaraj joined Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company in 2003 for Transtep including choreography
by Lisa Torun, Fillip Van Huffel and Rashpal Singh Bansal. Since then he performed in seven productions
including Flicker (2005), Exit no Exit (2006), Faultline (2007), Citizen (2008) Just add water? (2009),
touring nationally and internationally. Recently he danced for the world premiere of Bruise Blood with
SJDC as part of Dance Umbrella Festival. He has also been part of site specific footage for the BBC,
SJDC's performance of Four Square in 'Diwali on the Square' festival at Trafalgar Square, and a
collaboration with City Contemporary Dance (Hong Kong) in 2006. Devaraj also regularly taught as part
of the SJDC's education team. Devaraj joined Tavaziva Dance in December 2009.
GRAHAM ADEY
Graham trained at Northern School of Contemporary Dance graduating in 2006.
He then went on to tour with State of Emergency; Mission Dance Company and ACE Dance
and Music. Alongside his performing work Graham has taught on the young offenders programme
run by Dance United, most recently as part of the Destino project. In 2008, Graham was invited
to take part in the Ballet Gala in Yokohama, Japan and in 2009 appeared at The Place,
London in The Percussive Customers. Alongside his work with Made By Katie Green, Graham is
performing in the tour of Nocturn, a festival piece choreographed by Marc Brew. Graham joined
Tavaziva Dance in September 2009.
MARTINA BUSSI
Martina was born in Torino, Italy in 1985. From the age of 13 she went on to pursue
extensive dance training in both Ballet and Contemporary dance. In 2006 she
moved to London and gained a Certificate in Contemporary Dance from London
Contemporary Dance School. Martina joined Henri Oguike Dance Company as an
apprentice dancer for the 2007-08 season and toured nationally and
internationally in events such as STEPS Festival (Switzerland) and Jerusalem
Dance Festival. She then worked as a freelance dancer for choreographers such
as Tom Dale and Leila McMillan, as well as collaborating with
"SE8 Sound&Motion". Martina joined Tavaziva Dance in August 2009.
KRISTINA ALLEYNE
Kristina Alleyne trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) 2005-08,
working with Place Prize winner Anna Williams 2009. Since graduating she has
toured with Postgraduate dance company Verve 2009 working with choreographers
such as Fillip van Huffel, Milan Kozanek and Glenn Wilkinson. Prior to her
contemporary training, Kristina formally trained as an athlete and has toured
internationally with hip-hop company Dance 2Xcess 2005. Kristina has acquired a
number of additional skills including circus arts stilts and fire skills.
Kristina joined Tavaziva Dance in 2009.
APPRENTICE DANCERS SPRING TOUR 2010
JADE YUNG
Jade started her dance training at Jean M. Wong School of Ballet, and was awarded
scholarships to train at the Gifted Young Dancers Programme (Hong Kong Academy for
Performing Art) and Teens of Colour (City Contemporary Dance Company). Jade moved to
UK to train at London Contemporary Dance School in 2006, and has worked with artists
such as Jan de Schinkel, Anna Williams, Jorge Cresis and Hanna Gillgren. During her
3rd year, she danced in Siobhan Davies' White Man Sleeps (1988), and Merce Cunningham's
Fielding Sixes (1980), as well as worked with Darren Johnston in research and development
for his new project Ousia. Jade joined Tavaziva Dance as an apprentice dancer in August 2009.
KATIE CAMBRIDGE
Katie grew up in Brighton where she studied all styles of dance from a young
age. Upon going to college Katie joined Brighton and Hove Youth Dance Company and performed
at West Yorkshire Place House and The Robin Howard Theatre the Place, as a part of Youth
Dance England and Fresh. While studying at London Contemporary Dance School Katie went to
Italy and venues in London on the LC3 tour and performed professional work as well as student
choreographies. In Easter 09 Katie assisted Bawren on a youth project as part of the CAT
scheme at The Place. Katie joined Tavaziva Dance as an apprentice dancer in August 2009.
