Sophia is originally from Germany where she competed as a gymnast. She trained at 'Iwanson – International School for Contemporary Dance' in Munich. During this time she worked with international choreographers Patrick Delcroix, Jan Kodet or Hans Henning Paar.
After graduating in 2009 Sophia moved to the UK and joined the 'Fleur Darkin Company' where she twice toured the piece Disgo nationally. She also worked with 'Recoil Performance Group' from Denmark and Bristol based 'Vex Dance Theatre'.

Sophia joined Pair Dance in Autumn 2011

Everaldo Pereira was born in Brazil and was awarded a scholarship to study at the London Studio Centre. As a dancer, he has worked with InToto and The Darkin Ensemble. In 1989 he set up Nu Tempo Dance Company and won the VIII Seminário International de Dança in Brasilia. His choreography has since been performed in London, Europe and Brazil.

Everaldo joined Pair Dance on the development of research and development work - Duality

Merel is originally from Holland.
She studied contemporary dance at the Amsterdam School of Arts in Holland. During her education she has worked with Damian Munoz, Liat Waysbort and Sanna Myllylathi. Apprenticeships include Andre Gingras/ Dance works Rotterdam and the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company in Israel.

Merel joined Pair Dance on the development of research and development work - Duality

Richard is a founding member of Pair Dance.
Since 2006 he has composed sound scores for performances in New York, Boston, Spain, Turkey, Canada, Denmark and the UK.

During a pretty active period in the early 90’s as a DJ, he developed an inevitable interest in the creation of digital music and started writing and producing his own compositions in an array of genres.

In the mid 90's he partnered with Geo Frangos & Andy Finch in setting up production company Air In Motion as an outlet for their own music together with writing, producing and remixing for others and a number of home grown artists.

With a general trend of instrumental and sound design styles, his music is based entirely on emotive content and not on following a set style or procedure; "if it feels good or moves me, I run with it". Establishing Pair Dance with Harriet has seen Richard adopt a whole new approach to his work...

"Creating music and sound scores for Contemporary Dance is very different from the popular music scene - it actually dictates more creativity and pushes you to break every rule of prediction or acceptance that an audience might normally have or expect"

Richard produces tailor-made music for Harriet Macauley | Pair Dance including; Silent Steps, RUSH, INSIDEout, eleven:35 and Mirror.

Other primary functions include consultation in the execution of all strategic and outreach requirements together with core managerial functions of the company.

With the intention of combining her passion and experience in dance within a management context, Iris did a Masters degree in Arts and Heritage Management at the London Metropolitan University, for which she completed a dissertation with the title: “Programming Contemporary Dance Performances. A multiple case study”

Iris started her dance training at a young age, with the Royal Academy of Dance ballet programme and with classes/workshops in modern jazz, street dance, hip hop and salsa. Alongside her dance training, Iris performed in different shows in Lisbon, Portugal, including salsa and hip hop festivals, television programmes and dance nightclubs events.

In 2003, Iris moved to London to pursuit her dream of working in dance by studying at Middlesex University, a BA Dance and Performing Arts degree. During these years, her experience and interest in contemporary dance and choreography practice developed.

Iris is committed to work for the development of contemporary dance and its establishment as a successful dance performance style and an exciting learning subject. Iris is highly motivated and very enthusiastic collaborating with Pair Dance and supporting the challenging projects ahead.

Nadeshi is a lead volunteer. She has been with Pair Dance for over two years. From a young age Nadeshi trained in gymnastics and has been dancing sent she was a toddler.

Nadeshi is also a pianist and has been studying to play since the age of 10.

"Piano and Dance has been a big part in my life, it lets me relieve my inner thoughts. I believe that the mind, body and soul should be free from stress. Living healthy is another great priority to me"

Matthew is a lighting designer and director. He currently works with Pair Dance as a Lighting Assistant.

Having earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance from California State University Long Beach, he studied lighting design alongside dance. He has worked internationally with artists and companies including Opus Ballet of Florence, Combination Dance of London, Takuya Muramatsu of Tokyo and Muuval Dance Collective of Mexico City.

Matthew currently co-directs a youth dance group at The Place, London.

Nic started his training in 1998 where he gained a National Diploma in Theatre Design from Northbrook College Sussex. Later, moving on to an HND in Theatre Design from Northbrook College Sussex in 2001 and in 2003 obtained his BA HONS in Theatre Design from Wimbledon School of Art.

Since 2001, he has designed, visualized and facilitated shows and events for private clients which include The Bloomsbury Theatre, The Robin Howard Theatre, Pleasance London, Mercury Theatre and The Barbican Centre together with national and international touring.

Nic has worked alongside Pair Dance since 2007.

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Abigail is a recent graduate from the University of Bedfordshire, where she received a BA (Hons) in Dance and Professional Practice. Abigail has always had an interest in dance from a young age and is trained in contemporary, ballet and jazz. In her final year of her degree she developed a keen interest in dance and technology and carried out research based on audience engagement and whether in a contemporary society we need technology within performances to keep audiences engaged.
Following an internship that she completed last year with DanceDigital, she would like to develop and further her skills in community dance, programme management and build on her professional portfolio.
She is fortunate to be joining Pair Dance Company within the Creative Learning Programme, where she will be assisting Iris with the running of the youth company.

Since completing my training at Rambert Ballet School (Diploma in Dance) 28 years ago I have consistently worked as a dancer. During this solid block of time I have developed as a performer, teacher and choreographer, working nationally and internationally. I recently left my position as soloist, teacher, choreographer and Assistant Artistic Director with Union Dance Company after 23 years and have now in the process of setting up my own dance company.

I have worked with various international choreographers and enjoyed an eclectic mix of styles and influences. Choreographers I have worked with and been influenced by include: Bill T Jones, Doug Elkins, B boys, Axé, Tom Jobe and Derek Williams. Along-side these influences I have also learnt from my work with English National Opera and various projects in the commercial video world (including Joan Armatrading, David Essex, Sinitta, Betty Boo and Kym Mazelle).

My work draws on all these experiences and fuses different styles of dance using contemporary as my base whilst incorporating Martial Arts (Tai chi, Aikido) and Brazilian rooted Capoeira together with B-boying (Breaking, Popping and Locking).

Photo Credit: Andy Bradshaw

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Theo studied a Diploma in Performing Arts at City of Westminster College. He also gained a National Diploma in Performing Arts at Southwark College performing with Carl Campbell’s Dance Company 7. Theo began his dance / teaching career having worked alongside choreographer Lea Anderson Cholomondeleys and Featherstonehaugh’s and specialise in contemporary dance at Trinity Laban.

Theo professional experience includes: Michael Wallace Artistic Director of Yozo Fass Theatre Company, Irvin Lewis Dance Company performing at Breakin’ Convention 2005 and in 2007, Robert Hylton Urban Classicism Kompany Malakhi, and State of Emergency working with choreographers Jeanefer Jean Charles and Colin Poole, touring regionally, nationally and internationally.

Currently alongside teaching for Pair Dance | Creative Learning Theo is working with Massimo Bartolini (a Siobhan Davies Dance commission) for ROTOR COR performed at the South London Gallery, UK.

Theo is highly trained in Capoeira with Mestre Guimba and Street Dance with Hakim Onibudo from Impact Dance. He has been featured on various film & TV shows including Channel 4 and MTV.

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Aoba is versatile UK-based Japanese dance artist. She has been specializing contact works and choreography by fusing lived body and creative movements into media/digital forms. Her creativity in collaborations with various artists around the world made great contribution to the works with many prizes in USA, Asia, and Europe. Her creations contributed youth group PRECISION gaining awards in national and international dance competitions.

Aoba trained wide range of dance styles from classics to street since aged 3. In her high-school time, her first choreographic work ‘firebird’ won the first prize in State Dance Competition, Japan. After she moved to UK, Aoba completed her BA Dance Studies at Roehampton University and MA Choreography at Middlesex University. Currently, she is working on her PhD research in University of Bedfordshire.
Aoba joined Pair Dance in February 2012