Rose Aida will be teaching Pro Dance Class 10-11:30am, Monday 24th to Thursday 27th Feb during her week of research & development. This research is supported by Mill Co. as part of the IWD program.

‘Not really dead. Not really dreaming’ is Rose’s new solo work in progress about how poetry is a necessity for survival in today’s world. Inspired by the writings and words of Audre Lorde, Maya Angelou and Birago Diop.

In a world where boundaries blur, a woman finds herself in complete stillness. The past lingers, not as a weight, but as a guide forward. Poetry becomes her bridge—one foot in dreams, one in reality. Binding ancestral presence to contemporary being, she alters her world and, in turn, is altered herself. As thoughts and dreams slowly take flight, she tries to keep her voice alive and mouth from falling silent.

Artist’s Bio:

Rose, a Dutch-Senegalese dancer, began her training at the 5 o’clock class at Amsterdam University of the Arts before graduating from Fontys Dance Academy and Northern School of Contemporary Dance in 2017. A former JV2 member, she toured the UK performing works by Jasmin Vardimon, Yunkyung Song, and André Rebelo. Rose has since collaborated with companies including Alesandra Seutin / Vocab Dance, Fubunation, Gecko Theatre, Tribe Dance Company, Northern Rascals, Tom Dale Company and Seke Chimutengwende, amongst others. She is currently performing and working with Botis Seva’s Far From The Norm.

In addition to performing, Rose creates her own choreographic work. Her solo NOIR premiered at the Black British Dance Platform and she co-founded Nomad Dance Collective, creating and performing works such as Nomades and Dust. As a dance educator, Rose has taught at institutions including The Place, Roehampton University, Laban, South East Dance, and various professional studios and intensives.

To join Pro Dance Class led by Rose Aida please email [email protected]