Creative Inclusion - Dean Watson residency

Dean Watson, Sydney based choreographer, flamenco dancer and movement facilitator, spent a week in residence at Bundanon in July 2010, developing his inclusive dance practice through exploring new concepts with film, music and stillness in movement. The residency also involved presenting a series of dance classes at the Dorothy Porter Studio at Bundanon. A range of people with disability from the Shoalhaven region attended the classes, offering an opportunity for involvement in a dance experience not usually available in the area.

“The studio and environment at Bundanon was totally conducive and helped in everyway. Exploring creative movement with a range of people, some experiencing dance for the first time, was extremely valuable.” Dean said. “The arts community, staff and resources at the residency added greatly to my research and the experience.”

Dean has a background in working with people with disability through a number of long term projects including Unlock Your Creativity with the Spastic Centre and Flamenco @, an innovative project in movement for people with intellectual disabilities.