Staff A-Z

Dean Surtees joined Trinity Laban in 2017 from St George’s, University of London, where he was Academic Registrar. During his career he has also worked for a number of other universities including Imperial College London, the University of Greenwich and the University of Westminster. Dean studied history at Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London, graduating in 1995.

Dean provides the strategic leadership of academic administration at Trinity Laban including admissions, programme administration, quality assurance, scheduling, student services and planning; he is the Secretary and Clerk to the Board of Governors, and Company Secretary.

Helen is a specialist in massage for dancers, having trained at the London School of Sports Massage in 1996. She has previously been a company massage therapist with the English National Ballet and the Royal Ballet.

Jasmine Wilson is the Head of Community and Artist Development at Trinity Laban, where she leads work across dance and music, with a focus on creative health programmes for adults, short courses, and artist development initiatives. With over 30 years of experience in dance education and participatory practice, Jasmine trained at London Contemporary Dance School and began her career as a teacher, performer, and producer. In 1999, she founded the learning department at Studio Wayne McGregor, growing it into one of the UK’s most dynamic and wide-reaching dance company engagement programmes, recognised for its innovation and high-quality work with diverse communities both nationally and internationally. A Clore Cultural Leadership Fellow (2009/10), Jasmine completed a secondment with Tate Britain and conducted research into participatory arts projects in Brazil. She joined Trinity Laban in 2022 and has served as a governor at the BRIT School since 2019.

Eva Woloshyn joined Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance as Director of Development and Corporate Affairs in 2006. Eva came to Trinity Laban from the arts sector in London where she had worked at a senior level for over 15 years. She led the Unicorn Children’s Centre capital campaign to build a new theatre for children next to City Hall in Southwark which opened in December 2005. She previously worked in the visual arts as Director of SPACE Studios, a leading provider of studios and other services for fine artists. She has provided consultancy and mentoring services on an independent basis, and is a member of the Institute of Fundraising, and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

Laura Woods is the Programme Manager, Dance for Community and Artist Development at Trinity Laban she leads on creative health dance programmes, working closely with local communities, healthcare providers and partners to build inclusive, participant-led activities that support wellbeing through creativity and connection.

Laura trained at London Contemporary Dance School and the University of Utah, later completing a BA (Hons) in Arts Management, a foundation that has supported a fulfilling career, spanning performance, education and strategic development. She has worked with touring companies, festivals, local authorities, theatres and regional dance organisations.

Before joining Trinity Laban in 2015, Laura spent seven years at The Place, managing the Water Project, a creative partnership with Crisis Skylight and Cardboard Citizens. Using dance to support social integration for adults with experience of homelessness, the programme offered classes, performance opportunities, and personal development pathways. It championed community-building and highlighted the power of dance to inspire social change.

Also a garden designer, Laura is passionate about creating spaces — in dance and nature — that connect people, spark imagination and nurture care.