Vanhulle Dance Theatre
Vanhulle Dance Theatre was established by Laura Vanhulle in 2013 and was joined by Oliver Robert Russell in 2020, when the company relocated to the Fenlands, Cambridgeshire. The company is currently Associate Artist at Swindon Dance.
Vanhulle Dance Theatre creates highly physical, emotive and thought-provoking shows, fusing contemporary dance and martial arts. Our shows tour nationally and internationally. Connecting to our audiences is at the heart of what we do. We deliver professional classes and workshops across the UK and Europe, helping to develop and nurture aspiring performers. We bring high quality dance performances and workshops to schools, libraries, rural communities and Theatres, introducing thousands of people to dance.
The company is currently touring Olive Branch, a family friendly show to Outdoor festivals, schools and libraries across the UK and Europe 2024/2025. Vanhulle Dance Theatre has most recently been commissioned by The Place to create Olive Branch...Playground Edition which will begin a 6 week tour in June, to schools and outdoor festivals.
“Through our bodies we tell stories”
Vanhulle Dance Theatre is an Artist led organisation, driven by a deep and philosophical understanding of the body, the connection to breath, and the relationship between performers. Drawing from a distinct practice that is generous, open, creative, nuanced and well travelled, Vanhulle Dance Theatre regard process as important as the outcome.
We value: openness, improvisational approaches, balance, being present in the moment and collaborative emotional intelligence. Now more than ever, we believe these have the power to connect with audiences.
“Collaboration is key to our process”
“Vanhulle Dance Theatre is driven by a deep and philosophical understanding of the body, the connection to breath, and the relationship between performers”