Laura Jones

Dancer

Recruited after a successful audition in 2001 Laura also has experience working with CandoCo and Cleveland’s (Ohio, USA) integrated dance company Dancing Wheels. She became paralysed after her GCSE’s but became the first person in a wheelchair to complete every aspect of A-level dance, and elected to accept her place in StopGAP rather than enter higher education.

In addition to her work in StopGAP, Laura developed her choreography and editing skills in ‘Dance for Camera’ with an award from Dada-South. Laura’s film work has also been seen on Channel Five. Over 2005- 2006 Laura performed in two projects led by choreographer Caroline Bowditch, was on the advisory panel of CandoCo Foundation Course, and in 2006, she joined the teaching team for the People Moving Project, with Jo Parks. Laura also danced in a project led by Jo Parks in 2009, leading to performances in Germany.

Laura believes that all dancers should be respected, encouraged and included no matter what their age or ability. She feels integration is important as everyone brings different qualities and strengths to a group and believes it is important to make the most of who you are.