Chair & Trustees

Chair & Trustees

WHAT IF … there was a dance company where brilliant and daring people could show up and be supported to push themselves to move the world forward. 

Welcome to [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk].

[Employer hidden] is the UK’s leading contemporary dance company—an internationally acclaimed cultural institution known for artistic innovation, technical excellence, and social impact. With a distinguished heritage spanning over 90 years, [Employer hidden] is a dynamic, future-focused organisation that champions creativity and bold experimentation, pushing the boundaries of contemporary dance through exceptional live performance, digital innovation, and sector-leading community engagement. 

Operating from its state-of-the-art South Bank studios in London, [Employer hidden] commissions and tours ambitious new work from globally respected choreographers and artists. Its award-winning productions—such as *Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby* and *Cerberus*—regularly receive national and international critical acclaim and attract broad, intergenerational audiences. The company also leverages digital platforms through [Employer hidden] Plus, expanding access to dance globally and enhancing brand visibility beyond traditional venues. 

[Employer hidden] is a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England (ACE) and a registered charity. It partners with a range of institutional funders, trusts, and corporate supporters to deliver a broad programme of public benefit—from creative learning in schools to health and wellbeing projects in communities. The [Employer hidden] family of companies—[Employer hidden], [Employer hidden] School and [Employer hidden] Grades—spans performance, higher education and accessible dance training. Working together, they play a vital role in shaping the next generation of creative talent. 

Governed by a committed and experienced Board of Trustees and led by Helen Shute (Chief Executive/Executive Producer) and Benoit Swan Pouffer (Artistic Director) and their strong Executive team, [Employer hidden] stands on solid organisational foundations. Now, with growing commercial and philanthropic support, the company is poised for a new phase of strategic development and international ambition. 

Fundraising and income diversification will be critical to [Employer hidden]’s sustainability and growth over the coming years, as we look to secure long-term support for our ambitious artistic and community programmes. The incoming Chair will play a key role in driving this forward. 

This is a unique opportunity to chair one of the UK’s most respected and outward-looking cultural institutions under the leadership of two respected and ambitious sector trailblazers—shaping its strategic direction, strengthening its profile with key stakeholders, and championing the value of culture in society.

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[Employer hidden] is working with Nurole on this appointment.

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