Kseniia is a Ukrainian dance artist, performer, choreographer and educator, now based in North Wales. Originally from Ukraine, she holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with First Class Honours in Dance from Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University. 

Her professional experience includes performing with Totem Dance Theatre and the Independent Theatre of Drama and Comedy, as well as choreographing and teaching Performing Arts students. 

Since moving to North Wales following the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Kseniia has continued to develop her artistic practice. She has expanded her work into vertical dance and is co-founder and co-director of Hedydd Dance Company. 

Kseniia is passionate about creating connections through movement, exploring new spaces and supporting the development of dance in North Wales. 

Originally from Anglesey, Branwen is a professional dancer, choreographer and teacher specialising in commercial dance. 

She holds a First Class BA (Hons) in Dance Performance from LMA Liverpool and has recently completed a Master’s Degree in Creative Practice: Dance. 

Her professional experience includes being a Britain’s Got Talent finalist, working with the BBC, S4C and Lorient Celtic Festival, performing as a backing dancer for Nicki Belle, and becoming a three-time British Champion with the BDO. 

Branwen is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming and positive space where young dancers can build confidence, try something new and develop their skills. 

Eli is a contemporary dance artist based in North Wales. Her freelance practice spans performance, choreography, movement direction, and youth and community engagement. She has worked with organisations including Jones the Dance, Theatr Clwyd and Frân Wen. 

Eli trained at the University of Chester, completing both a BA and MA in Dance, before continuing at the university as a Visiting Lecturer for four years. 

Her contemporary practice is rooted in floorwork, improvisation and somatic movement. Eli brings a warm, inclusive and reflective approach to her sessions, creating a supportive and gently paced environment where young people can try new things, build confidence and develop their skills. 

Tarun is a Welsh dancer who began training in ballet, tap and modern dance from a very young age. In 2020, he was accepted into the Northern Ballet School in Manchester, where he broadened his skills across a variety of dance and performance styles. 

It’s exciting to finally see the programme begin, and we’re looking forward to the next 12 weeks of dance, creativity, connection and opportunities for young people across the region.