Our Story

We are an all-female company based in Nottingham. We are a friendly bunch who are passionate about creating performances that are exciting and relevant to a wide range of audiences - especially those that might believe dance is not for them.

Laura Savage Weeden, Next Door Dance

Role: Co-Director

Star Sign: Leo

Trained at: Dartington College of Arts

Favourite Next Door Dance project (so far): SWISH

Favourite food: Everything about a Sunday Roast

Fun fact: I work at festivals in the summer where I dress up as a breakdancing hip hop gorillas.

Role: Youth Company assistant

Star Sign: Libra

Trained at: Falmouth University 

Favourite food: Noodles!

Fun fact: the first (and last) time I ever ate a pickled onion was in the Next Door Dance film Chairs, Stairs and Pickled Onions! 

Georgie Saunders-Fazzani, Next Door Dance

Role: Co-Director

Star Sign: Sagittarius

Trained at: Manchester Metropolitan university

Favourite Next Door Dance project (so far): Chairs, stairs and picked onions film

Favourite food: Bread (all types)

Fun fact: The reason I got into dance is because I was born like Tommy from the Rugrats and my mum was told by the doctor to send me to ballet!

Emily Minnett, Next Door Dance

Role: Co-Director

Star Sign: Libra

Trained at: Middlesex University

Favourite Next Door Dance project (so far): Taking The Beautiful Game into a HM Prison

Favourite food: CHEESE!

Fun fact: I’ve ran the London Marathon!

Role: Community Engagement officer

Star Sign: Aquarius

Trained at: Rambert School

Favourite food: Pasta or Cheese

Fun fact: I’ve been in a film with Tom Cruise!

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