PIVOTAL WINTER EVENT:
HER DAY
Saturday 30 November, 1pm - 7pm
At Galleon Arts Centre, Barking IG11 7JR
Meet the artists…
Dannielle ‘Rhimes’ Lecointe
Join Dannielle for her Masterclass - Clarify your vision & create your future. You'll walk away feeling clear about your deeper desires, who you get to become in the process and how to build momentum to achieve your goals.
Dannielle ‘Rhimes’ Lecointe is a Coach, Speaker, Creative Director, Dramaturg and Award-Winning Choreographer. Currently Associate Artistic Director of ZooNation & host of the Create & Elevate Podcast. Using mindfulness, deep work & holistic practices to empower creative women to find their voice and show up in true authenticity. Dannielle is an advocate of making vulnerability a vibe & overcoming adversity with flowing-feminine resilience. This unconventional serial entrepreneur shows women exactly how to take their many hats and craft a clear crown only they can wear.
Sia Gbamoi
Join Sia for her Movement Therapy session, with a focus on breath, emotional regulation, and authentic expression through improvised movement.
Sia has tuned her skills as a dance artist for over a decade, working predominantly in Hip Hop Theatre and Contemporary Dance. Her global experience of performing and facilitating workshops has allowed her to connect with people of diverse backgrounds, and develop a holistic approach to her practice; a breadth and depth that she continues to draw on in her work as an educator and creative.
Miss Jacqui - panel talk host
Miss Jacqui is a multi-talented artist who is known for her powerful poetry and soulful music. As a Spoken Word Artist and Songwriter, she has a unique ability to weave together words and melodies to create a message that is both thought-provoking and inspiring. Her talent goes far beyond her ability to create beautiful art. As a wheelchair user herself, she has used her experiences to become an advocate for people with disabilities and a voice for those who may not have one. a true artist, activist, and advocate. Her passion for using her talents to make a difference in the world is truly inspiring, and her commitment to challenging societal norms is something that we can all learn from.
Gail Egbeson - panelist & performer
Gail is a multidisciplinary artist who specialises in comedic writing. Her work has been staged in numerous venues such as Vaults Festival, Theatre Peckham and Bush Theatre. Gail has also recently completed a school tour title “No More Numbers” which was commissioned by Mercury Theatre and visited over 15 school across Essex.
Wunmi Oyewole - panelist
Wunmi Oyewole is an award-winning creative and social entrepreneur. Her passion for business mingled with the joy of making a difference in her community led Wunmi to founding Radiant Ambitions, an organisation that elevates the worth, wellbeing and skills of women and girls. Wunmi has a vision to create a world full of radiance and brilliance and was actively involved in community initiatives well before she founded Radiant Ambition. Wunmi is also an aspiring social impact investor and her mission is embedded in her core values of contribution, curiosity, beauty and equity. A wordsmith and master organiser, Wunmi's life is about influence and impact mingled with her love for God, her love for people and her love for community. Wunmi is married with two grownup sons.
Claire Hough - panelist
Claire Hough aka Shortie Buck is one of the leading females in the UK Hip-Hop/Street Dance industry - specialising in KRUMP. Starting of her training in Barking and Dagenham with Kayo School of Dance, Claire now has 15+ years of experience training in all styles. Claire made her mark by becoming one of the veterans of the UK KRUMP scene whilst being a core member of KRUMP Theatre pioneering group Buckness Personified. Claire regularly teaches nationally in higher education and both professional and community spaces. Offering classes in KRUMP, Hip-Hop choreography, foundation training and freestyle technique. It is Claire's aim to push for more equality across gender neutral roles and LGBTQIA+ representation in the dance industry. She was hired in a gender neutral role for Anne-Marie Dysfunctional Tour 2022, also performing at Hit Radio Live Liverpool, Radio 1's Big Weekender and Capitals Summer Time Ball. Claire has trained with the likes of Duwane Taylor, Kenrick "H20" Sandy (Boy Blue Entertainment), Botis Seva (Far From the Norm) and Kloe Dean. More recently Claire has become an event organiser, hosting KRUMP battle events (@forthekulturekrump). Credits include - Chase & Status Tour Visuals 2024, Anne-Marie Tour 2022, Little Simz, KSI, SAULT, Cleo Sol, Nathan Dawe, Kojey Radcial, Lady Leshurr, Apple, Nike Guest Designer 2020, Adidas and Asos.
Neesha Badhan
Neesha is an East London based community artist and director of NBAM CIC - she works as a multidisciplinary producer and community engagement specialist for those who are harder to engage in the arts, such as older adults, those living with a variety of disabilities and people of diverse ethnic origin. Her passion is engaging and exciting people about their creative potential, helping them to make new connections to the outside world and encouraging self exploration.