I am a freelance creative with 20 years of professional experience, having worked with several prestigious companies and directors. I’ve worked nationally and internationally, performing and touring every kind of venue, including small and large public spaces. My formal training is in contemporary dance, with further training in physical theatre, comedy, acting, writing and directing. I love learning and gaining new skills and experiences; my main interest being in the mixing of theatrical art forms to tell thought provoking stories. I have great organisational skills and my patient and caring nature means I work well in a team. It also makes me a sensitive and generous teacher & mentor. I am a passionate artist who cares greatly about people and the planet. Through art, compassion and humour, I aim to make a positive impact on the world around me.

Sioda Adams

I am a freelance creative with 20 years of professional experience, having worked with several prestigious companies and directors. I’ve worked nationally and internationally, performing and touring every kind of venue, including small and large public spaces. My formal training is in contemporary dance, with further training in physical theatre, comedy, acting, writing and directing. I love learning and gaining new skills and experiences; my main interest being in the mixing of theatrical art forms to tell thought provoking stories. I have great organisational skills and my patient and caring nature means I work well in a team. It also makes me a sensitive and generous teacher & mentor. I am a passionate artist who cares greatly about people and the planet. Through art, compassion and humour, I aim to make a positive impact on the world around me.

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I am a freelance creative with 20 years of professional experience, having worked with several prestigious companies and directors. I’ve worked nationally and internationally, performing and touring every kind of venue, including small and large public spaces. My formal training is in contemporary dance, with further training in physical theatre, comedy, acting, writing and directing. I love learning and gaining new skills and experiences; my main interest being in the mixing of theatrical art forms to tell thought provoking stories. I have great organisational skills and my patient and caring nature means I work well in a team. It also makes me a sensitive and generous teacher & mentor. I am a passionate artist who cares greatly about people and the planet. Through art, compassion and humour, I aim to make a positive impact on the world around me.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Artistic Director & Founder at Earth-bound
January 1, 2016 - Present
Founded in 2016, Earth-bound is the umbrella under which I create work, to present multi-media performance that is socially charged, addressing themes of climate change, inequality, womanhood and motherhood.
Dancer/Choreographer/Performer/Aerialist/Teacher at Motionhouse Dance Theatre
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Full-time company member (2004-2007) contributing as dancer, choreographer, performer, aerialist and teacher. Productions include Driven, Perfect and site-specific works such as Dreams and Ruin; Renaissance for GDIF and Chaser.
Rehearsal Director and Tour Manager at 2Faced Dance Company
March 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015
Rehearsal Director and tour manager for Dreaming in Code (Spring 2015).
Performer and Collaborator at Parlor Dance
November 1, 2012 - June 30, 2014
Performer and collaborator on Dance Theatre production Close Distance, which toured UK venues and Recklinghausen Festival in Germany, Nov 2012–Jun 2014.
Performer at Mobius Dance Theatre
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Performer in Mould Autumn/Spring tour 2005.
Performer at Mobius Dance Theatre
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Performer in Such is Life Spring/Summer tour 2010.

Education

BPA (Hons) Degree in Contemporary Dance at Northern School of Contemporary Dance
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
HE Access Foundation Course in Contemporary Dance at Northern School of Contemporary Dance
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Certificate in Filmmaking
October 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other