KJ Mortimer
KJ performed in The Deluge 2016 rural tour and works closely with the company.
KJ is currently performing with Stopgap Dance Company & Commotion Dance. KJ began her training at the University of Chichester graduating with a 1st Class (Hons) degree, after which she went on to join Transitions Dance Company touring internationally and gaining a Masters degree in Dance Performance from Trinity Laban.
During her professional career she has danced for choreographers such as Akram Khan, Lîla Dance, Flexer and Sandiland, James Wilton, Jorge Crecis, Tim Casson, Balbir Singh, Katie Green, GlassHouse Dance and Marisa Zanotti. Alongside performing KJ loves to teach, she likes to integrates release technique, flying low and yoga into her dance practice. She works closely with Instep Dance Company, Retrospectif Dance company (over 50's dance) and also is in her 5th year of teaching as an associate lecturer at the University of Chichester.
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