Artistic Director

Thomas Page

Thomas Page is a contemporary dance artist based in Oxford and the Artistic Director of TPD. An Associate Artist of Swindon Dance, Thomas also led the company in becoming SPARK Artists of Pegasus Theatre and Supported Artists of The Old Fire Station Theatre.

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After creating 'C-A-G-E-D' (2016) , Thomas founded Thomas Page Dances, under the mentorship of dance artist James Pett. In 2017, they began developing 'Normative?' as part of the FreeSpace Programme at Studio Wayne McGregor.  

Pursuing their passion for teaching, Thomas launched TPD Young Artists and The TPD Training Programme in 2018. They also regularly teaches guest workshops in dance schools, organisations and fellow contemporary dance companies. 

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Thomas' fondest performance credits include; 'O' Foul Descent' - April Gunawardena, 'Tides' - Joss Arnott, and 'Grandfathers' - Ellen Havard.

Before training as a contemporary dance artist Page trained as actor with mentors including Matthew Warburton, Joanna Higgins and Anna Pyle.

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Image by Jazzula Donoghue Photography

Rehearsal Director, Training Programme Teacher and Company Artist

Llewelyn Lewis

Originally from Cardiff, Llewelyn Lewis is a contemporary dance artist based in London, have trained at Laban for one year. During this time Lewis performed in works by choreographers Sonia Raferty and Kate Johnson. Llewelyn is graduate of the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance. Whilst at Rambert Lewis has performed in works by Rafael Bonachela and has developed new work with Kim Brandstrup.

Having been with the company for 4 year nows, Lewis joined TPD for the extended version of  'C-A-G-E-D' (2017) and has also performed in 'Mi Casa Su Casa' (2018), 'Aporia' (2019) and 'Commonality' (2020). Lewis continues to work with company as a company artist, teacher on our Training Programme and as a the co-choreographer of 'A Moment.'

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Image by Jack Thomson

Company Administrator and Resident Photographer

Jazzula Donoghue

Jazzula Donoghue is a contemporary dance artist based in Brighton and London trained in contemporary dance at Laban. During their training Donoghue performed in works by choreographers such as; Lizzi Kew-Ross, Naomi Lefebvre Sell, Hubert Essakow and Joss Arnott.

Donoghue joined TPD for the debut version 'C-A-G-E-D' (2016) and has also performed in 'Normative?' (2018). Donoghue continues to work with company as both a dance artist and as company administrator, working closely with Thomas to shape the company's pathway.

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Jazzula is also the resident photographer for TPD as Jazzula Donoghue Photography.

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Image by Jack Thomson

Company Artist and Training Programme Teacher

April Gunawardena

April is a freelance dance artist and Pilates instructor. Bringing together their knowledge of Pilates and Tai Chi, April explores a Release based style of movement in her teaching. April trained first with a Foundation in Dance at the Institute of Arts Barcelona followed by a Ba(Hons) in Contemporary Dance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. 

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April joined TPD for the extended version of 'C-A-G-E-D' (2017) and continues to work with the company as a teacher on our Training Programme, as well as a dance artist for 'Commonality' (2021).

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Image by Jack Thomson

Company Artist and Teacher

Taylor Han

"I first discovered contemporary dance at age 13 when I was a member of Scottish Dance Theatre’s Youth Dance Company in Dundee. In 2014 I spent one year at The Scottish School of Contemporary Dance and then decided to make the move down to London to complete my BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. In 2018 I joined EDGE Dance Company, based at The Place in central London, where I had the opportunity to tour internationally to Austria, Finland, Portugal, and also across the UK. With EDGE I had the opportunity to work with choreographers Hagit Yakira, Jorge Crecis and Fabio Liberti. During my training and since finishing the tour with EDGE I’ve had the opportunity to work as a freelance dance artist for companies such as Akademi, Roisin O’Brien, Thomas Page Dances, and Clod Ensemble, as well as continuing to work on my own artistic endeavours independently as a choreographer, performer, and teacher."

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Taylor joined TPD for the original version of 'C-A-G-E-D' (2016) and continues to work with the company as a dance artist for 'Commonality' (2021) and 'Aporia' (2019). Taylor is also part of teaching team.

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Image by Lilith.