A community-led creative with a specialism in inclusive arts practices, participatory production, Indian dance, and facilitation. With over eight years of experience with multiple arts venues across London, and over ten years experience as a dancer, Priyanka’s focus on building the presence and impact of arts and wellbeing spaces on community has gone from strength to strength.
Experience
Community Arts Project Manager: Jacksons Lane theatre, East London Cares, Union Chapel, and Magic Me
Dancer & Community Arts Facilitator: Pagrav Dance Company, Rambert, The Bollywood Co, Akademi.
Education
Arts Council: Develop Your Creative Practise awardee (2021)
Goldsmiths University: Dance Movement Therapy Foundation (2016)
University College London: BSc Psychology (2009)
“As well as the routines & clarity of instruction, it’s the vibe she brings. We’re socialised to compete & be a bit tense & obsessed with perfection, but Priyanka’s classes encourage us to relax & be kinder to ourselves.”
— Dance student
“Her experience, combined with her commitment to developing participatory practice, places her in a unique position in inclusive arts production. Priyanka has a thoughtful and creative approach to both her planning and facilitation, which stems from a genuine care for the people she works with and for,”
— Arts Organisation
“Priyanka had a fantastic rapport with our young autistic group, they really responded to her visualisation of movement. Even with a low staff presence, she got through so much content, and I had a great time too!”
— SEND teacher