Films

Tess - Choreographer/Director (2020)

During the 2020 pandemic, I created ‘Tess’ in partnership with the fabulous Dorset Youth Dance and the wonderful Movers & Shakers, ‘Tess’ is inspired by Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urbervilles and is set in some special Dorset landscapes. Filmed and edited by @_dantucker - Produced by @activate_parts

Tess II - Choreographer/Director (2021)

Tess II is the second in a trilogy of short dance films. Tess II explores the darker themes of the Thomas Hardy novel ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’ Inspired by the historical cells of Dorchester’s Shire Hall, the film explores themes of captivity and destiny, love and loss. Created in partnership with @activate and Dorset Youth Dance Company. Directed and choreographed by Claire Benson with additional choreography by Jazz Gritt and the Dancers. Filmed and edited by Dan Tucker and original sound score by Steve Wilson.

Tess III - Choreographer/Director (2021)

Tess III is the ultimate dance film of the Tess Trilogy. Based on ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’ by Thomas Hardy it celebrates the themes of Tess’s connection to the earth and her place within the universe. It looks at community, journey and hope. The films are deeply connected to the inspirational Dorset landscape. Filmed and edited by Dan Tucker and original sound score by Steve Wilson. Created in partnership with @activate and Dorset Youth Dance Company and Movers and Shakers. Directed and choreographed by Claire Benson with additional choreography by Jazz Gritt and the Dancers.

DANCE:CONNECTS - PULSE! 2.0 - Performer (2020)

Filmed and edited by @_dantucker and created as part of DANCE:CONNECTS - PULSE! 2.0 by Joss Arnott Dance.

What’s The Goss - Choreographer/Director (2022)

Filmed and edited by @_dantucker

Choreographer/Director

“Drift” was produced as part of a collaboration with film maker Dan Tucker and the amazing Dorset based ‘Movers and Shakers’ dance group. Inspired by the Jurassic Coastline, the dance explores the movement and characteristics of the sea.

Choreographer/Director

"Without Wings" observes a group of young people, displaced by war, who imagine themselves free to move without borders and without pain. Almost ghostly in their appearance, they could be from any story in history that parallels today’s reality.

Created for Motionhouse Youth as part of a week long residency working with a filmmaker.

What can we say about Motionhouse Dance Theatre that hasn't already been written? Well, probably quite a lot since our book 'Motionhouse The Untold Story, Living The Dream with Very Little Cash' couldn't find a publisher. Having previously toured the country with works involving scaffolding ('Volatile'), mountains of sand ('Perfect'), too many objects for words ('Driven') and huge diggers ('Road to the Beach') the company have decided to make things easy for themselves this time out by touring with a giant half pipe ramp made out of fibre glass! 'Scattered' is all about water which thankfully remains mostly virtual and there are no silly 'Flashdance' moments to be seen. The aforementioned ramp also acts as a projection screen for numerous motion graphics all with a water theme. When all goes well (which is 99% of the time) the dancers interact with said graphics to good effect. The work continues touring throughout the year alongside its smaller, more portable, little brother entitled 'Underground'. Check the company's website for touring information. 'Scattered' is performed by Junior Cunningham, Phillip Stummer, Claire Benson, Olivia Quayle, Alistair Stewart, Laura Peña Nuñez and Giorgio de Carolis with music by Sophy Smith and Tim Dickinson. source: article19.co.uk company: motionhouse.co.uk

Performer/Collaborator

"Scattered" (Motionhouse) Created in 2009, this show is still touring to this day.

"Lichen" is an experimental dance film, choreographed by Abby Warrilow and directed by established directing team "Cagoule". The film was produced during a residency at Dance Base, Edinburgh. Abby and Lewis (AKA Cagoule) collaborated with dancers Claire Benson and Jenna Oxley, animator Selina Wagner, make up artist Mary Anderson and photographer Dan Tucker to produce this lucid, enchanting and haunting film. The film is another truly magical example of Cagoule's unique choreographic style.

Performer

"Lichen" is an experimental dance film, choreographed by Abby Warrilow and directed by established directing team "Cagoule". The film was produced during a residency at Dance Base, Edinburgh. Abby and Lewis (AKA Cagoule) collaborated with dancers Claire Benson and Jenna Oxley, animator Selina Wagner, make up artist Mary Anderson and photographer Dan Tucker to produce this lucid, enchanting and haunting film. The film is another truly magical example of Cagoule's unique choreographic style.

Teacher

"Motionhouse Youth" short film showcasing the company of which I established in 2012.

Performer

"Captive" (Motionhouse) footage from my final performance before maternity leave. I was 19 weeks pregnant.