Rowena Gander

As an international performance artist with a BA and an MA in dance practices, I create thought provoking solo performance works that question and negotiate themes of sexuality, power and objectification in women. Since 2015 I have worked with stigmatised objects; the vertical pole and high heels, to tease out how objects can add to or dissolve female subordination.  My consistent questioning has allowed me to generate a body of work that is topical, powerful, unique and, at times, very uncomfortable.

Alongside performance work I love to teach and have a real passion and drive for helping people find confidence in themselves through movement and creativity. With an all-inclusive approach, my pole and non-pole workshops are designed to challenge creative thinking and physicality, whilst offering insight into the creative methods that are employed within my performance practice. I teach on a freelance basis, visiting various studios around the UK, alongside sessional lecturing in Dance Practices course at Liverpool John Moores University.

I would love to hear from you if you would like more information regarding performance and teaching work.