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#1 Introduction / MAPP DTP



Hello! My name is Léa, I am 36. I have been working as a dancer and as a choreographer most of my professional life. 

I graduated in 2007 with a BA in Art History and Modern Literature from Université Lumière, Lyon II (FR) and in 2008 with a Certificate of Higher Education from London Contemporary Dance School.

Since I worked as a dancer in London, Germany, Luxembourg. I started making my own work in 2013.. first as a joke. I was angry, bored, revolted. And things started to get serious, little by little. More money, more support, more revolt, more things to dig and to experiment. 

Today, making my own work takes most of my time. Between the production, touring, creating, logistics etc. I do work with collaborators on a part-time basis, but am the only full-time worker of the company really. 

I love making. 

I have 2 kids. A 4 year old and a 1 year old.

Life is full. 

I am extremely happy to be part of the MA so that I can dig even further. 

I look forward to exploring, thinking, learning and from you all!

Léa 

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  1. helen12 septembre 2022 à 05:49

    Great first blog Léa, great to have you with us sharing your practice, thinking, parenting along the way!!

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  2. Ann Louise Wall12 septembre 2022 à 08:28

    It was so great to meet you on the zoom session today. Looking forward to connecting with you over the coming weeks.

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