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THE OMPANIES
Danae Rees
Managing Director
Danae (she/her) brings many years of
experience across a variety of dance
sectors. Born and raised in Brisbane,
Australia, she holds a double Bachelor’s
Degree in Performing Arts (Dance)
& Education (Secondary) from the
Queensland University of Technology. She
has provided dance instruction, training,
program design and management to public
schools, studios, universities, and dance
organizations in Australia, the United
Kingdom, and the United States.
During her time in the UK Danae worked
with Wayne McGregor (Ballroom Scene
for Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire),
Specialist Arts Trust, Youth Dance England,
The Royal Ballet School Project, The Royal
Academy of Dance (school-based teacher
mentor), the Center for Advance Training
Program (C.A.T) in Dance at Laban and
The Place, C-12 Dance Theatre. After
moving to the USA, she held positions as
Schools & Community Program Manager
at Luna Dance Institute and San Francisco
Ballet’s Center for Dance Education before
becoming Executive Director of The Dizzy
Feet Foundation. Danae is dedicated to
maintaining high standards for dance
and accessibility, broadening the dance
audience base, and moving the dance field
forward.
Nadia Adame
Artistic Director
See bio under
choreographers
