COMPANY DANCERS SPRING TOUR 2010

photo of Anna Watkins

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.


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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.


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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.


APPRENTICE DANCERS SPRING TOUR 2010

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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.

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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.

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