EVENT ORGANISER & FOUNDER

My passion is organising and holding space skilfully, so people can come together with ease to nourish themselves and nurture relationships with friends new and old. I am also pretty good at teaching Contact Improvisation, well so people say at least ;-)

Alongside facilitating the smooth running of the camp and the morning circles, I will be offering some Contact Improvisation workshops to support you on your journey.

EVENT COORDINATOR

Hiyaaa! I'm Zov and you'll see me on site bouncing around doing one job or another, feeling very proud of it all coming together and watching what feels like the most wholesome magic happen on the beautiful site.

I'm a performer and creative, mainly working are in movement, dance theatre and somatic practices. I've been aware of CI for a number of years and am constantly struck by how much it offers us and in so many more ways than what is seen as a dance, so coming back to the camp is always a deeply inspiring part of my year.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Hola, I’m Alba! This year, I’m thrilled to be one of the volunteer coordinators at Emerging Hearts Camp. I’ll be helping with the setup and ensuring all the volunteers have the best experience while we soak in this incredible space.

As a paediatrician, my days are filled with busy, energetic children running around, so I’m beyond excited to step into a peaceful environment filled with dance, music, and nature. What I love most about the camp is the profound sense of community we build together and the beautiful vulnerability that allows us to truly connect and show our true selves. It’s a place of healing, and I can't wait for what’s ahead!

MUSIC COORDINATOR

Referred to as the ‘dancing bass meister’, by Barre Philipps, David Leahy has dedicated the last 20 years to navigating the area between music and dance. Originally from New Zealand, David works as an improvising double bass player, contact-improvising dancer, composer, educator, and researcher. He is a prominent member of the London free improvised music scene and is a long-standing member of the London Improvisers Orchestra, as well as various other improvisation ensembles across Europe.

FILMMAKER

I love creating films that explore the beauty of movement, particularly in Contact Improvisation. Through CI, I can express emotions that words can't, and reveal the hidden layers of the human experience. This style of movement has a special way of connecting people, and it's something I'm passionate about capturing on screen. My goal when creating films is to capture the energy and beauty of CI and to create experiences that viewers can relate to on a deeper level. I love the creative freedom of film and the way it allows me to explore and express my own inner mystery and wonder.

PHOTOGRAPHER

My love affair with CI started around five years ago and took me to a place of being present in my body in a way I’ve never experienced before. My CI sessions and jams are filled with moments of joy, hardship, awkwardness and realisation, just like in real life.

As a photographer, I aim to capture these moments. The photos I take are not staged or posed for but are raw and real images of interactions, emotions, movement or stillness.

I feel grateful for having the opportunity to combine my two great passions at his year’s camp.

SOUND TECHNICIAN

This year I'll be taking on sound engineering duties at camp. I'm looking forward to making sure all the musicians, teachers and ecstatic dance DJs are able to get the most out of the PA systems in order to feed our dances with glorious sounds!