Dance Artist/Producer/Teacher
When I think of power, I think of strong matriarchal women, who utilise their determination and perseverance to uplift and support others.
I see power in role models like Gaelle Mellis, the Artistic Director of Tutti Arts — we met when I was eighteen years old. She was the first disabled woman that helped me feel pride and strength in being a disabled artist. Her voice around the social model of disability helped me embrace my identity authentically, and was hugely empowering. And in turn, I have now created my own safe and inclusive space for artists to share their art, with a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusivity.