‘Emma supported my development by taking time to immerse herself in my process and offer creative inquiry from within, getting excited about it alongside me. It was invaluable to have her to bounce off of, as a critical eye, an experienced choreographer, and a consistent wellbeing support. Emma helped me to situate my practice somatically, advocating for my own feeling and capacity as I make work; as well as professionally. I want her in the room all the time!’ - Bishop may down, 2025
I’m interested in the methodology of accompaniment and offer critical support in order to help mobilise performance works in the devising stages. I give artists feedback from a consistent, kind and informed outside-eye perspective, whilst advocating for their idea; in order to build a robust conceptual landscape. I bring a combination of choreographic experience (undergrad, 2015), the distinct culture of fine art critique (postgrad, 2022) and the crucial skill of hosting; something I have developed through working in community and activist settings - where attentive listening, understanding of positionality and emotional articulation are essential. I offer a holistic and nurturing environment for work that feels most urgent to the maker(s).
National Theatre of Scotland, 2024
Artists
Jo Hague
Roseann Dendy
Muireann Nic an Bheatha
Andrea Cabrera Luna
Hamshya Rajkumar
Jian Yi
Marios Ento-Engkolo
Anne Kjaer
Luxx
Nemo Flouret
Amy Lawrence
Dan Brown
Bishop May Down
Kirstin Halliday
Nikhita Devi
Aniela Piasecka
Althea Young
Molly M. Whawell
Marie Gabrielle-Koumenda
Kae Sukurai
Jas Lucas
Nicola Carter