Staff A-Z

Her current research is a practice-based PhD at Roehampton University supported with an Arts and Humanities Research Council scholarship on the Techne Doctoral Training Partnership. She is exploring the role and place of care in the work of community dance artists. Her PhD Blog notebook can be found here.

She regularly teaches the Vietnamese Women’s Group at Woolwich Common Community Centre and has worked as a dance artist with Greenwich Dance, leading weekly outdoor family classes and dance walks, Amici Dance Theatre Company and Magpie Dance, teaching extensively in mainstream and SEND settings. 

Her 10+ years in Higher Education includes; MA/MFA Dance Leadership and Community Practice at Trinity Laban Conservatoire for Music and Dance, and previous roles with Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), Imperial Society for the Teachers of Dancing and Canterbury Christchurch University. 

Lizzie has presented her work at conferences and written about inclusion and community dance for Animated and the RAD’s Focus on Education. She is trustee for Amici Dance Theatre Company. 

While successfully auditioning for the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre: Aspiring Dance Mentoring Scheme, Under the direction of Liz Dale – Director of Dance at ISTD – and Hannah Dye – Head of Programming for Breathe Arts and Freelance Producer for English National Ballet – André was scouted to join the Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) Programme at The Place: London Contemporary Dance School. After nearly 3 years, André graduated from The Place: CAT accepting a fully funded place at London Studio Centre (LSC). During his time at LSC André took some time out to attend The Ailey School – the training ground for the world renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre – Summer Intensive in 2013, before returning to LSC where in 2014 he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.

Following graduation, André joined the ensemble of The Lion King, Germany where he was trusted with the responsibility of teaching Company Class. On returning to the UK André joined the West End Production of Wicked in the prestigious Ribbon Boy Track before going on to play Paul in Kiss Me Kate at The Watermill Theatre choreographed by Oti Mabuse – for which André was the Dance Captain and was nominated for the BroadwayWorldUK: Best Supporting Actor Award.

Having worked in the Arts industry for two decades, André has danced, taught, assisted, created work and been mentored both nationally & internationally. Working with world class artists, theatres and organisations including: Richard Alston, Denzil Bailey, English National Ballet, Thea Barnes (1952-2018), James Bennett, the Southbank Centre, the Olympic Ceremonies, Royal Academy of Dance, Artistry Youth Dance, Nikolai Foster, the Royal Albert Hall, Rebecca Howell, Richard Jones, Ellen Kane, Trinity Laban, Paul Liburd, Oti Mabuse, Mandy Montanez, Alex Parker, Joan Peters, Richard Roe, Jane Sanig, Tamara Saringer, David Shrubsole, Judine Somerville, Christian Storm, the CDMT, Disney Theatrical Productions, Eric Underwood, Antoine Vereecken, Buddy Watkins, Nikki Woollaston and Sadler’s Wells. Which André continuously utilizes to inspire his work in the studio, on stage and off stage.

Katy has had a long association with Trinity Laban, having completed her dance training on the BA degree course after studying at Lewisham College.  She then worked as a freelance dance artist – teaching, choreographing and performing – both independently and with organisations such as Regents Park Open Air Theatre, South East Dance, BigFoot Arts Education, H2Dance, RizMC, the Hayward Gallery, Greenwich Academy of Music and Drama and North West Kent College.  She also taught A level dance in a Secondary School.

She was part of the Arts Events Team at Richmond Arts Service, delivering a range of public-facing events in the borough including RichDance Festival, On the Edge Music Festival, a Dance in Libraries project and supporting the Richmond Literature Festival.

Katy joined the CYP Dance team at Trinity Laban in 2014.

Catherine graduated magna cum laude from Barnard College, Columbia University, New York, with Bachelor’s degrees in Dance and Physics. During her undergraduate studies, she also trained at the Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne, Australia. She subsequently completed both a Master of Science in Sport Science Research and a Master of Advanced Studies in Dance Science at the University of Bern, Switzerland, graduating summa cum laude, before completing doctoral research in Sport Science, graduating insigni cum laude.

Catherine’s research focuses on the biomechanical analysis of rotational movement and balance, the development of dance-specific measurement approaches, and the evaluation of rehabilitation and performing arts interventions. Her work combines biomechanical and mixed-methods approaches to address applied questions arising from dance training, performance, and performer health. She collaborates internationally with researchers and practitioners across dance science, biomechanics, motor learning, and performing arts medicine, and has presented her work at international conferences, including those of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS), the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA), and the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB).

As Head of Dance Science, Catherine provides strategic leadership for the development and application of dance science across Trinity Laban. She oversees initiatives that support student health, wellbeing, and performance, including the institution’s Fitness Screening and Health Tracking Programme, and works closely with Trinity Laban’s Public Engagement team to develop and evaluate Creative Health initiatives. She is committed to ensuring that research is informed by practitioner experience and translated into meaningful real-world impact for performers, educators, and practitioners.

Catherine also plays a key role in expanding external partnerships and opportunities for students, including the development of international collaborations, study abroad opportunities, and professional networks. She actively contributes to organisations that advance performer health and the development of dance science internationally.

Alongside her leadership of the MSc/MFA Dance Science programmes, Catherine is a Senior Lecturer in research methods, biomechanics, and motor control. She supervises postgraduate research projects, and leads curriculum innovation and programme development. In recognition of her contribution to higher education, she received a Trinity Laban Teaching and Supporting Learning Award. Through her leadership, teaching, and research, Catherine is committed to strengthening the integration of scientific and artistic approaches to education, performance, and health.

Selected Outputs:

Journal Articles 

Haber, C., Hopper, L., & Schärli, A. (2026). Measuring a pirouette: The validation of biomechanical measures of double pirouette performance. Accepted for publication in Sports Biomechanics.

Haber, C., & Schärli, A. (2025). Biomechanical validation of a dance-specific heel raise to jump progression. Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 40(3), 77–87. https://doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2025.03010

Haber, C.*, Schärli, A.*, & Klostermann, A. (2023). Does a visual reference help ballet dancers turn more successfully? Human Movement Science, 88, 103062. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2023.103062 

*Contributed equally to this article

Haber, C., & Schärli, A. (2021). Defining spotting in dance: A Delphi method study evaluating expert opinions. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 540396. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.540396

Conference Papers 

Haber, C., Klostermann, A., & Schärli, A. (2019). Biomechanical analysis of balance and spotting in multiple rotations of ballet dancers. In W. Herzog (Ed.), Abstract book of the International/American Society of Biomechanics ISB/ASB 2019. University of Calgary.

Conference Presentations 

Haber, C., & Lefebvre Sell, N. (2025, 25-28 September). Fostering Innovative Research Methods in Artistic and Scientific Inquiry [Conference Presentation]. International Association of Dance Medicine and Science 2025 Annual Conference. Las Vegas, NV, USA.

Wilson, J., Guss-West, C., Leventhal, D., & Haber, C. (2025, 25-28 September). Developing Arts and Health Programs: Sustainable strategies and tools through collaboration [Conference Presentation]. International Association of Dance Medicine and Science 2025 Annual Conference. Las Vegas, NV, USA.

Haber, C., Goldstein-Opasiak, N., Doolan, M., & Sinclair, S. (2024, 17-20 October). Screening and Then What? Developing effective feedback and resources for actionable next stages [Conference Presentation]. International Association of Dance Medicine and Science 2024 Annual Conference. Rimini, IT.

Bulkeley, G., Ventura, J., & Haber, C. (2024, 17-20 October). Assessing Lower Limb Asymmetries in Pre-Professional Dancers [Conference Presentation]. International Association of Dance Medicine and Science 2024 Annual Conference. Rimini, IT.

Sinclair, S., Goldstein-Opasiak, N., Doolan, M., & Haber, C. (2024, 18-21 July). Coming Full Circle: An insight into the process of designing and implementing a Health and Fitness Support Programme for dancers [Conference Presentation]. Performing Arts Medicine Association 2024 International Symposium. London, UK.

Ventura, J., & Haber, C. (2024, 18-21 July). Adolescent Dance-Related Injuries Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic [Poster Presentation]. Performing Arts Medicine Association 2024 International Symposium. London, UK. *

*Winner of the Martin Brandfonbrener Scholarship Award for students.

Sunderlage, A., Shaw, J., Harding, J., MacSweeney, N., & Haber, C. (2023, 12-15 October). Perceptions of strength training in elite preprofessional ballet: a case study [Conference Presentation]. International Association of Dance Medicine and Science 2023 Annual Conference. Columbus, OH, USA.

Haber, C., Jarvis, D., Pickard, A., Angioi, M., & Haas, A. (2023, 12-15 October). Dance Science: The value of mixed methods research [Conference Presentation]. International Association of Dance Medicine and Science 2023 Annual Conference. Columbus, OH, USA.

Haber, C., Sinclair, S., Tam, M., & Aitchison, W. (2023, 7 September). Enhancing Student Experience and Employability through Cross-Programme Collaboration [Conference Presentation]. Learning and Teaching Symposium 2023: A Celebration of Excellence. London, UK.

Henrietta has a 25 year dance artist practice, most significantly as founder member of collective Dog Kennel Hill Project (DKHP) since 2004. DKHP produce performance research work across theatre, gallery, screen and unusual sites, within a range of producing partnerships such as Whitechapel Gallery, Dance Umbrella, and Brighton CCA.  

Roles as a dancer/collaborator from late 90s onwards include Ricochet Dance Productions and Rosemary Lee projects and movement direction with visual artists. She has taught regularly in higher education undergraduate contexts, significantly Trinity Laban (2002 – 2013). 

As a choreographer Matthew Harding has received awards for the work, he has produced both independently and with Urban Interface Dance UK. These productions have taken place at theatres throughout the UK and venues such as , Sadlers Wells, Royal Albert Hall, The Place, Brighton Fringe and Internationally.

Matthew Harding is also the founder and director for Wolfpack Dance Collective UK.

Matthew Harding is a well-respected international Judge for Hip Hop International Judging at competitions within Europe and Internationally.

Suzie holds a BA (Hons) English & Drama, from Goldsmiths, University of London, an MA Critical Studies: Visual Art & Theatre, from Wimbledon School of Art, and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Collaborating regularly with international choreographers, design credits include works for: Rosemary Butcher, Maresa Von Stockert, Protein Dance, CandoCo Dance Company, Phoenix Dance Theatre, Transitions Dance Company, and Lizzi Kew Ross & Co.

The focus of Suzie’s design and teaching practice is upon the performing body’s scenographic relationship with its environment. Key to her design-led work with choreographers is a fascination with the appearance and behaviour of materials animated by movement and light. In 2024, her costume designs were worn for the Design Museum’s opening of The World of Tim Burton exhibition.

Stella has 20 years’ experience as a dance artist: performing nationally and internationally, teaching extensively in schools, colleges, community and health settings. She also leads professional development opportunities with teachers, dance artists, and professional dance companies.

She is Artist-in-Residence at Great Ormond Street Hospital for children, where she engages children and their families to find joy in moving. She also leads Breathe Dance at Guys & St Thomas’ hospital, and Dancing for Health at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance developed with Headway the Brain Injury association.

Stella worked with artist Lucy Evans to choreograph I grew out of that a long time ago, a duet exploring reflections from creative interventions in adults living with dementia. She has had international success with award winning dance film Porcelain (Directed by Roswitha Chesher) featuring the relationship of a married couple in their 60s.

As faculty at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, Stella lectures on the soft and hard skills of teaching dance, within education, community, and inclusive practice.

His choreographic work has been shown at the National Theatre in Belgrade, Madlenianum Opera & Theatre, Serbian National Theatre Novi Sad, National Theatre Sarajevo, Festival Velenje, Music Center in Montenegro, Zagreb Dance Center, National Opera and Ballet of Macedonia and the Šibenik Dance Festival, amongst others.

Aleksandar was Acting Director of Belgrade Culture Centre (2019-2023) and Artistic Director of BELEF the Belgrade Summer Festival (2017-2022). He is a Professor and a founder of the Belgrade Dance Institute, President of Association of Professional Ballet Dancers, Choreographers and Ballet Pedagogues of Serbia and Director of Dance Magazine Stepart. He has also written three books of poetry. He is currently an ensemble pedagogue at the National Theater in Belgrade and the Music Center in Montenegro

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