Producer || Dancer || Facilitator
A community-led creative with a specialism in inclusive arts practices, participatory production, Indian dance, and facilitation. With over six years of experience with multiple arts venues across London, and over nine 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.
Join Priyanka’s new dance classes here.
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)
Testimonials
“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