RETROSPECTIVE
Celebrating 25 years of 2Faced Dance in photography and film
As part of our 25th Birthday we wish to celebrate all those who have influenced the company’s origins and played an impactful part in its 25 years as the only permanent dance company in Herefordshire.
Photographer Emma Drabble tells our story through 25 personal or place-based connections that celebrate the company’s impact (past, present, and future) on its community and the sector.
Emma Drabble is a commercial and commissioned documentary photographer. Undertaking extensive photographic and mixed media projects for national and international clients, and locally funded projects. Being a resident in the Herefordshire borderlands, Emma is the returning photographer for the Wye Valley River Festival Team performing arts ensemble, working with socially engaging artists. As an associate member at Spike Island, Bristol, Emma is immersed in creative practice.
"I am delighted to be responding to 'Retrospective' with 2Faced Dance in the 25th year! I look forward to creatively engaging the past and present members individually, as well as their collective energy through the final photographic exhibition."
— Emma Drabble
Tamsin Fitzgerald
Founder & Artistic Director
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Our founder, choreographer in chief and fearless leader. Tamsin has led the company since its inception, creating over 30 award winning original works that have been seen in 29 countries. Alongside this she works passionately in the sector to bring about real and lasting change through projects such as The Bench.
Loves scarfing, American police dramas and is almost entirely fulled by coffee.
Alex Green
Chair
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Tamsin first met Alex when she cheekily started sharing an office with him at the Courtyard Theatre. Despite Alex telling off the dancers daily, for break dancing on the ‘top deck’, Tamsin and Alex formed a friendship. After joining the 2FD board Alex has gone on to lead the company with grace and dedication.
Loves a gossip, risk register and boat trips.
Lynn Clark
Finance & Ops Manager
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Lynn continues to surprise with her quick wit, down to earth nature and ability to carry out full on construction tasks. Over the last four years she has been the much needed calm and voice of reason. A true gem.
Loves a cup of tea, a complicated SUM and a good cat meme.
Dave Beever
Production Manager
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No one quite knows how long Dave has worked for the company but his calm, gentle nature allows the company to thrive on tour.
Loves a company t-shirt, a mixed grill and spending time on trains.
Alex Baronowski
Composer
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Alex first worked with Tamsin, creating the score for 7.0 in 2011 and has since composed music for three other works. His down to earth approach, versatility and understanding of movement and emotion has made him a wonderful collaborator.
Loves earl grey tea, sleigh bells and collecting instruments.
Alex Rowland aka Crazy Al
Former Dancer
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Alex was part of the company’s first ever schools project. He then joined break dance classes and was one of the original members of 2Faced Youth having a starring role in many an Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His quirky movement, crazy hips and musicality became a winning formula and he is still dancing and sharing his knowledge today.
Loves a good hat, staying calm and once owned hundreds of trainers.
Angus Macrea
Composer
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Angus first worked alongside Alex Baranowski before quickly taking over as the company’s resident composer. His intuitive approach, relaxed nature and love of electronic music has allowed the company to create some of their most haunting works.
Loves a strong string, writing his next album and travelling the globe.
Carl Davies
Set & Costume Designer
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A more recent collaborator, Carl first worked with the company on their production of Box of Delights in 2019. He has further collaborated on Lungs of Our City, Where All Paths Lead, Fish Boy and Tomorrow. Carl’s generosity, warmth and trainer collection, makes him a joy to work with.
Loves making a mess, vintage sports wear and traffic wardens.
Chris Knight aka Knight
Former Dancer
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Knighty joined break dance classes aged 12 and was one of the original members of 2Faced Youth. He quickly gained a reputation for his swift feet, cool persona and leggy moves. He has since gone on to have a super sucessful career as a dancer and now Creative Director of his own movement agency and Dad of two.
Loves great hair, attitude position and the wrong football team.
Chris Nash MBE
Photographer
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Chris first took pictures for the company in 2008. The legendary ‘noggin’ shot for the company’s production State of Matter became iconic and was featured in his exhibition in the V&A. Chris is exquisitely able to capture both the energy and poignancy of the company's work.
Loves destroying dance floors, a low angle and a lot of light.
Claire Milinczuk
Costume fixer, landlady,dog sitter
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Claire, (otherwise known as Costume Claire) has worked with the company since 2011 making and fixing costumes. Claire regularly opens up her house to dancers needing somewhere to stay, when they first move to Hereford. Supportive and generous, Claire has become like an adoptive Mum over the years.
Loves a gusset, a good natter and a cup of tea.
Dan Lowenstein aka Danidge
Former Dancer, Teacher & stuff
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Dan was an original member of 2Faced Youth and alongside Nathan French the company’s first ‘office’ employee.
Dan’s ability to sell anything to anyone made him perfect for a role in marketing. It was in this role that he got interested in photography and film.
Loves a dive roll, throwing a party and plotting his next feature film.
David Massingham
Former Director of DanceXchange
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David played a vital role in the company’s development as a commissioner, mentor and guide to Tamsin. In 2008 David commissioned Tamsin to co-create the spectacle ‘Watch This Space’ alongside Hofesh Shechter for IDFB and then later in 2018 alongside Circa and Goldie for Wings of Desire.
Loves a giggle, animating a city with the wild and wonderful and fabric samples.
Dylan Davies
2FY Alumni
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Dylan first popped up on the companies radar when he was taking part in one of the company’s education workshops at his school in Shropshire and later he joined 2FY before heading to NSCD. Now running his own dance company and performing with Motionhouse, Dylan is an insane talent and future leader.
Loves a bit of acro, an emotional tune and studio jokes.
Ella Jennings
2FY
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Ella is a current member of 2Faced Youth and has been dancing with the company for the last four years. Her passion for all things movement, dedication to technique and creativity will enable her to be a dancer of the future. One to watch out for.
Loves creating her own routines, street dance and hitting the beat.
Flynn Goodwin
Youngest student
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Flynn’s mum was a talented and creative young dancer who was a member of the original 2Faced Youth Girls Company.
Flynn is our newest and youngest student having joined Wee Movers on a Monday aged just 4.
James Mackenzie
Lighting Designer
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James has worked with the company since it was formed producing sensational designs that have complemented and sometimes even influenced the company’s movement. His technical expertise, ability to challenge the norm and calm in a storm has been invaluable.
Loves a production desk, dry Ryvitas and orange jumpers.
Liam Fahey
Former Production Manager
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Liam’s amazing attention to detail, extensive knowledge of the dance world and drive to get it right, technically and artistically, made touring life a breeze.
Loves pixel mapping, themed playlists and meeting Serbian border guards.
Lisa Sullivan
Former Marketing Manager
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Lisa’s ability to brighten any room with her smile and knowing nod made her the backbone of the company for nearly 9 years.
Her savvy social media tricks, ability to look after everyone and funny dancing made her one of the company’s most loved team members.Loves good stationary, a jersey dress and Smurfs.
Mina Nakamura
Stage Manager / Administrator
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Mina first met Tamsin when she was taught by her at Hereford College of Arts. Since then Mina has pretty much worked in every area of the company’s work, from booking workshops, painting sets and telling hundreds of children to be quiet at the side of stage. Without Mina, the magic often doesn't happen.
Loves a good spreadsheet, level things and a yellow label.
Molly Jones
Former 2FY Alumni
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Molly first joined our Urban Contemporary classes and then later 2Faced Youth.
Vibrant, talented and feisty it was always on the cards that Molly would go on to do wonderful things. Now working as an Independent Producer for Dance and Theatre in London and across the world.
Loves colour, cats and chaos
Steve Chandler
First Chair of the Board
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Steve, a family friend and former Deputy Head at a local Secondary School. When Tamsin needed to formalise the company she asked Steve to be Chair. Steve remained as Chair of the company leading and guiding it through its many ups and downs, signing cheques and always being there to support. We are forever grateful.
Loves a community play, undertaking charity work and good knitwear.
Tatum Bisley
Former Breakdance Tutor/Dancer
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Tatum rocked up on the 2FD scene in the early naughties, dancing alongside Tamsin in Love, Life and Trainers and teaching classes. Travelling to and from his home town of Swindon each week, Tatum helped turn some of the Hereford boys into the countries leading b-boys.
Loves the latest tech, flying planes and roller blades.
Sam Buswell
RD & Dance Artist
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Joined the company on his third audition in 2017. Full of tenacity, resilience and bravery, Sam’s passion for fitness, versatility of dance styles and minute to minute schedules have enabled him to be a brilliant Rehearsal Director and an incredible performer.
Loves drilling counts, lounging in his dressing gown and eating a good salad.
John Robinson
Dance Artist
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John first came across 2FD aged 14 as part of a workshop they delivered at the Centre for Advanced Training in Ipswich. Later he became the company Apprentice before graduating up the ranks to Company Dance Artist and Youth Leader.
Loves cracking a joke, stretching and catching seagulls.
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