Lisa Cottrell
Lisa’s extensive career in theatre includes Associate Director for UK Touring Productions, Choreographer and Assistant Director at The Royal Theatre Northampton, International productions and theatre projects for a diverse range of clients.
As an educator, Lisa has been deeply committed to fostering the next generation of dance professionals. She served as Head of Dance at The Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Television, and Film, other higher education work has included Visiting Professional Lecturer at The Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, Tutor at Guildford School of Acting and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, specializing in dance techniques, choreography, career development, alongside creating and directing numerous student productions.
Throughout her career, she has built strong professional relationships with industry experts and freelance creatives, broadening her students’ exposure to new ideas and opportunities and staying current in the dance industry at home and globally.
With an M.A. in Dance Practices from Liverpool John Moores University and a B.A. (Hons) in Literary & Cultural Studies from the University of Northampton, Lisa combines deep academic knowledge with practical, hands-on experience in the performing arts.