Charlie Brittain’s passion lies in empowering others to take ownership of their practice and champion their values through dancing. His training includes the Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance, Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and London Contemporary Dance School CAT scheme. Charlie’s independent choreographic work is performed internationally, and he regularly delivers commissions for dance companies, training institutes and festivals; he has taken up invitations as Artist in Residence for research and choreographic processes across Europe and continues to collaborate with other artists as a dramaturg, co-author and choreographic mentor. Charlie nurtures close collaborations with Kirstie Simson and Milan Tomášik, and continues to perform internationally, most recently with Russell Maliphant Company. He is a sought-after rehearsal director, working across a variety of artistic environments and ventures for dance companies and independent projects throughout Europe as well as a passionate teacher, regularly invited to lead classes, workshops and masterclasses for dance companies, educational institutes and festivals worldwide. Charlie has been Associate Artist at English National Ballet, Associate Creative Director at the National Youth Ballet of Great Britain, where he is currently Artistic Consultant, and is currently Rehearsal Director at Scottish Dance Theatre. Alongside his commitment to the arts, he is a practising Clinical Sports Therapist, Movement Rehabilitator, Musculoskeletal Health Specialist and Biomechanics Specialist specialising in the treatment, rehabilitation and education of dancers and movement practitioners. A qualified teacher and assessor, Charlie lectures and examines on higher education and professional training programs in the U.K. and Europe. With a commitment to holistic practice, he is currently studying for his Graduate Diploma in Integrative Health Coaching and Nutritional Therapy. Charlie is qualified, and remains active, in pre-hospital emergency care and is studying for his Master’s Degree in Acute Medicine.