LEAD & CREATE
GOOD LEADERSHIP CREATES BETTER ART
At Lead & Create, we know what it’s like to juggle vision, budgets, and people — all while trying to make great art.
That’s why we’ve built a space for choreographers and other artists leading creative processes: training, free resources, and big conversations with the sector. Think of it as your toolkit to lead with confidence, spark better collaborations,
and squeeze the most magic out of your studio time.
We are here for you
Free Resources
Join our newsletter to get practical tools, thoughtful prompts and honest reflections to support clearer decisions, stronger leadership and more sustainable creative work. Each week, you’ll receive an email with something to think with — ideas you can use straight away, plus updates on podcasts, training and opportunities.
1-to-1 Leadership Support
A dedicated space to unpack challenges, clarify decisions and strengthen how you lead your creative practice. Book a one off or a package for focused support over time — whether you’re working through a particular issue or seeking steady guidance across the year.
Email admin@leadandcreate.uk
Leadership Courses
We provide comprehensive leadership training for choreographers and teachers, available both in-person and online. The programmes are guided by leading experts in leadership, relational dynamics and conflict resolution within the dance sector. They are designed to support you in leading more successful, fulfilling and inspiring creative processes.
Community
Rethinking Leadership Conversations invite freelance professionals engaged in dance projects to come together to share their leadership experiences, create a stronger sense of community and explore innovative strategies, together.
New dates announced soon.
Podcast
The Lead & Create podcast combines in-depth interviews with artists and leaders from across the dance sector with solo episodes offering reflections, questions and practical tools. Across two seasons, the podcast explores leadership, power and decision-making through real life stories and a healthy dose of humour.
Advocacy
We are in direct contact with Equity, One Dance UK, The Place, Birmingham Dance Network, and Fabric, collaborating to share our discoveries and develop a more robust network aimed at both supporting and holding UK choreographers accountable.
Changing a culture
Neus was the first experience I had with a leader that consciously thinks about the health of her collaborators. There was a deep feeling of connection and attention that she established in the projects where you could sense that no matter what happened your interests would be considered.
Tommaso Petrolo
NOISE dancer