2FD STORY
Born from a vision to break boundaries and defy expectations, 2Faced Dance Company began as a bold experiment in a small town — and grew into one of the UK’s leading contemporary dance companies.
Founded in Hereford in 1999 by Artistic Director Tamsin Fitzgerald, the company has always stood for more than just movement. We stand for possibility.
Rooted in raw physicality, powerful storytelling, and inclusive practice, 2Faced Dance exists to challenge perceptions, amplify unheard voices, and open doors through dance.
Our journey has taken us from street corners to international stages, from youth centres to global festivals — always with the same mission: to use dance as a force for change.
At the heart of everything we do is people. From our groundbreaking work with young male dancers to our commitment to creative health, wellbeing, and community connection, we believe dance belongs to everyone. We create opportunities for all to move, grow, and thrive — whether through performance, participation, or just showing up and being seen.
Our home in Hereford is more than a studio; it’s a creative engine room. Here, we nurture new ideas, support artists, and bring communities together through residencies, workshops, and performances that spark connection and conversation.
2Faced Dance Company is fearless, inclusive, and always evolving. We are not just creating dance — we are creating impact, opportunity, and a future where everyone can take centre stage.
TRUSTEES
David // Trustee
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Dr David Langley is Chief Transformation Officer at Cardiff University where he leads an organisational wide change programme aimed at delivering a new and ambitious strategy.
His career has been varied and David has held leadership positions at University College of Osteopathy, New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE), Bristol University, Imperial College London, Medical Research Council and previously at Cardiff University as a Professor of Practice. He has been Deputy Chief Scientific Advisor for the Welsh Government and has held roles in the private sector and NHS. He has a PhD in neuropharmacology and undertook research in Washington DC as a Fulbright Scholar.
He is originally from Hackney, London and has lived in Herefordshire for 7 years.
Jon// Trustee
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Jonathan is a fellow of the institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and has 20 years post qualified experience working in the arts and charity sector.
Jonathan was previously Head of Finance at Secret Cinema (2011) and The Donmar Warehouse (2013-2017) and now runs his own practice Fresh Eyes Finance.
Clare // Trustee
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Clare is a highly experienced arts professional with over 30 years working in the rural creative-cultural sector. She spent a decade as Artist Manager at the internationally renowned Hay Festival, followed by ten years as Executive Director of Meadow Arts - a leading contemporary visual arts charity that uses landscape and place to promote ideas, engage communities, and take high-quality art beyond traditional gallery spaces.
Clare currently serves as Coordinator of Herefordshire Cultural Partnership, an independent, cross-sector cultural consortium that leads on cultural policy and strategy to ensure culture is valued and represented at all levels.
Much of Clare’s work has focused on rural community engagement, using art and culture as tools to spark dialogue on contemporary issues, drive economic growth, strengthen social cohesion, and help to make beautiful rural areas more creatively vibrant places to live, work, and visit.
Charlotte // Trustee
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Born into a traditional circus family, Charlotte travelled the world as a trapeze artist and high wire walker before training as an actor. Their unique background led to roles such as the trapeze artist in Surviving Picasso and Mustardseed the aerial fairy in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as well as performances in international circus productions. Now based in Herefordshire,Charlotte continues to blend physical artistry with theatrical storytelling, whilst running her Online Business Management company.
Georgia // Trustee
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Georgia Shire had been a trustee of 2Faced Dance Company since January 2024 and currently heads the Children & Young People department at The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury. A Rambert School graduate (2018) with an MA in Dance Producing & Management from London Studio Centre (2022), she has worked with VOXED Dance Theatre, AVA Dance Company and AWA DANCE in producing and research roles.
At The Roses, Georgia leads flagship programmes including Roses Young Creatives and Infinite Creatives, a free creative programme for neurodivergent and learning-disabled young people. With a strong belief in partnership working and collaboration, Georgia works closely with arts organisations, education providers and community networks across Gloucestershire to develop high quality projects across the county.
Passionate about engaging young people in the arts and championing inclusive opportunities, Georgia can often be found supporting the next generation - both at work and while taking her young son to dance lessons."
Ailsa // Trustee
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Ailsa has had a long career working for charities supporting individuals struggling with substance misuse, she started working as a Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worker in London prisons working with male young offenders.
She moved back to Hereford when she was pregnant with her eldest child and is currently working full time as a Team Leader at the Herefordshire Recovery Service. Ailsa is passionate about helping people to reclaim their lives and committed to creating safe judgement free spaces where both staff and clients can thrive.
Ailsa's style is built on empathy, open communication and active listening. She is married, has 2 children aged 8 and 6 year old and a very large Old English Sheepdog.
SUPPORT US
Your support can help transform lives through dance. As a registered arts charity, we rely on the generosity of people like you to allow artists to create their best work and to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstances can experience the joy that dance offers.