LISA’S STORY

I’m a Liverpool based choreographer, workshop leader, and Director of Lisa Simpson Inclusive Dance.

I’m also the Artistic Director for Dance at Sense, leading the National Inclusive Dance Programme: Lisa Simpson – Sense. I have recently created a piece called Being Human. To find out more – click here

My physical and intricate choreography is driven by my interest in patterning, spatial pathways, and relationships, informed by my research in surface pattern design. Themes evolve and are crafted through the development of detailed tessellating movement material.

Over recent years, I have developed an impressive catalogue of work, including Freedom for BBC Dance Passion 2023; Migratory; Sense Dance, a screen dance featuring dancer Rebecca Bassett-Graham from Studio Wayne McGregor. Moving Portraits – What is it like being me, which won a Digital Culture Award in 2023.

I have Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy, and no verbal communication. I developed a unique methodology for realising my own choreographic work using the Simpson Board, a choreography tool created in partnership with Adam Benjamin, co-founder of Candoco Dance Company in 1995 and now deliver workshops nationally, widening access for people with disabilities to gain skills in choreography and realise their creative potential.