Meet the team

Reuel-Eli James

Digital Content Creator

Reuel-Eli James is a photographer and filmmaker based in Oxford. He got into photography around 5 years ago after investing in camera equipment to help create media content such as short films and vlogs. He enjoys using his work to tell stories of people and place.

He’s previously done work as an actor, director, writer, DOP (director of photography), editor and producer and is excited about using these skills to help develop Body Politic’s digital audience.

Emma-Jane Greig

Founder & Company Director

After graduating with BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Manchester, Emma-Jane has dedicated the past 10+yrs to supporting and nurturing the growth of Body Politic.

Having relied so heavily on dance as a young person to navigate and understand her own grief, Emma-Jane realised the transformational and universal power of dance and artistic expression. Through her work, Emma-Jane seeks to help children and young people grow confidence, challenge perceptions, and develop as young leaders of the future.

Emma-Jane has a huge amount of experience in facilitating workshops to engage vulnerable and ‘at risk’ groups in the arts, and directing youth platforms. Her work as a freelance dance practitioner has included work in Pupil Referral Units, Mental Health Care in-patient wards, disabled groups, early intervention hubs as well as schools and FE colleges.

As well as her work in local communities, Emma-Jane has toured two full-length Hip Hop theatre works Father Figurine and more recently, THEM. Passionate about bringing Hip Hop Dance Theatre to audiences aged 14-25yrs, and sparking conversation on challenging topics, Emma-Jane is proud to be one of the only female hip hop dance theatre makers in the UK touring nationally.

Ella Goodwin

Hip Hop Dance Teacher

I am a professional working commercial dancer and dance teacher, with over 6 years of professional dance work and 3 years of teaching. Current teaching position at The Wilkes Academy of Performing Arts.

I am very interested in exploring the opportunity of teaching at Body Politic and would love to discuss this with you further.

During her career she has worked for major artists and featured on well-known TV shows, with some highlights being Kylie Minogue, Little Mix, Mabel, Netflix – Dance 100, X- Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, The Brit Awards and many more.

Marvin Wangwe

Hip Hop Dance Teacher & Gymnastics Coach

Marvin trained in dance at City of Oxford College, before becoming a Level 1 Gymnastics coach for Abingdon Gymnastics Club. Outside of teaching, Marvin is perfecting his craft as a stuntman and has been involved in various exciting projects.

Rabiah Abbasi

Oxford CommUNITY Activist

Rabiah Abbasi is 18 years old and was born and raised in Oxford. She has been dancing since she was five, and has been working with Body Politic for several years after having started her relationship with the company as a young dancer.

“Body Politic has given me so many opportunities to grow in confidence and learn essential life skills. Hip-Hop and contemporary are my favourite styles of dance so having the opportunity to dance in a crew has been a great experience”.

Rabia has gone on to help teach dance and drama to children of all ages; at Pegasus Theatre in Oxford as well Parasol Project.

Rabiah states it is a privilege to be able to teach and work with such great people on a regular basis in the hometown of Oxford and she hopes to continue doing so after this project.

She is going on to study Biomedical Sciences in September at University.

Kiyana Davis

Young Leader

Kiyana, 15, has been dancing for BP for 3 years now. One thing she has particularly enjoyed doing for the company is being a young leader. Kiyana enjoys going to the classes and seeing other young people learning to dance. It motivates her, to see smiles on the young people’s faces. Outside of dance I also play football for a team and enjoy learning new styles of hip hop dance.

Kyla Edmonds-Morbey

Young Leader

Kyla has been dancing with Body Politic for 3 years but has done ballet since she was 2.

She really enjoys being a young leader, as it gives her many opportunities to teach in classes and gain more confidence. She also enjoys getting to meet lots of great people!

Outside of dance she enjoys working at the Parasol Project, an inclusive charity for children and young people in Oxford.

Hip Hop Dance Teacher

Kyron Anthony

Hip Hop Dance Teacher

Kyron Jake Anthony is a professional dancer based in London. He has been training in Hip Hop since the age of 7, frequently battling, competing and winning European titles with the International Dance Organisation (IDO).

Since graduating from the University of East London (UEL), he has performed Anne Marie on the Greatest Dancer, internationally in Athens Greece Nostos festival and been a part of Sky Arts film Project Rebel, a Boy Blue Hip Hop theatre production.

Kyron is a passionate about sharing his love for Hip Hop Theatre with others and is excited about becoming one of Body Politic’s teachers.

Isaac Ouro-Gnao

Performer & Script Writer

Isaac is an independent multidisciplinary artist working mainly in the Hip Hop Theatre world.

His training is rooted in Hip Hop dance, Popping and House, but his curiosity has led him to other disciplines like Contemporary, Contemporary West African styles, and the written forms of poetry and scriptwriting. As well as dance theatre, he is fascinated by visual arts and filmmaking, and his work has grown to communicate through these multidisciplines.

Recently working with Ella Mesma Company, and Kwame Asafo-Adjei’s Spoken Movement he is also a solo artist developing socio-political work The Oreo Complex – an exploration of Black identity through the discriminatory Oreo (Bounty/Coconut) label.

Isaac holds an undergraduate degree in Multimedia Journalism from Canterbury Christ Church University.

Tyrone Isaac-Stuart

Performer

Tyrone Isaac-Stuart is a soloist and collaborator currently blending his skills into a series of innovative stories. He studied Jazz saxophone at Middlesex University and the University of New Orleans and developed as a dancer whilst performing for East London’s Finest; Boy Blue Entertainment.

He has taught and performed internationally (USA, Switzerland, Soweto, Kenya, France and Brussels) and locally (UK). His credits include: Sean Graham, Joseph Toonga, Soweto Kinch, Boy Blue Entertainment, Nora Chipaumire, Irene Wernli, Freddie Opoku-Addaie, Sharlene Carter, Body Politic, Theo ‘Godson’ Oloyade & Hayley Matthews.

Tyrone’s style is rooted in musical, physical & spiritual practice. He is currently completing his debut album and gallery space work.

Natalie Wong

Dance Tutor

Natalie Wong is a graduating artist and dance teacher.

Natalie trained at the University of East London studying Urban Dance Practice graduating in class of 2020. Alongside this Natalie has taught for Body Politic Dance, Momentum Dance Academy and was an enabler for the Parasol Project Dance. Natalie has worked with different ages and abilities.

She started dancing contemporary at the age of four and then at a later age she discovered breakin’. Natalie has now trained in many styles of dance through clubs, groups, crews, college and university. From Natalie’s education at UEL she has learnt from many different successful artists in the dance industry. Her favourite styles are breakin’, contemporary and hip hop.

Natalie has a real passion for dance as it has had such a positive impact on her life and having the opportunity to teach has been incredibly rewarding.

To be able to express is a gift and to have the privilege to do that through dance is massive.
She loves to be able to see her students flourish and be part of helping them to be the best version of themselves.

Derek Mok

Choreographer

I first started dancing at the age of eighteen with my University’s dance team, Imperial College London. Since then, I have been active in the London dance community, training with various teachers, performing in shows, and creating my own pieces.

Throughout the four years I have been involved in Body Politic, I have choreographed for the Breezeblocks video and Reflections, performed at Pegasus Theatre in February 2016. Most recently, I performed at Body Politic’s 4 year anniversary show case, Profectus at Chisenhale Theatre. All of which were accomplished with my dance partner in crime, and best friend in life, Stephen Brown. In October 2016, Reflections was awarded Arts Council England funding. I look forward to further develop Reflections, creating two new works. I’m excited for my continued involvement this dynamic and exciting company.

Stephen Brown

Choreographer

I began dancing in 2010 when I started University. Since then, I have joined a number of teams within the London community, building my ability to dance, choreograph and teach internationally. Over this period, I have performed at well known venues such as Saddlers Wells, Wembley Arena and the Dominion Theatre.

My most notable achievements have been with Body Politic where I, alongside my closest friend Derek Mok, have choreographed for their previous theatre piece, Reflections in February 2016. Additionally we’ve created the Body Politic Dance video “Breezeblocks”, and have choreographed and performed for multiple events and showcases. Through love of the art form, I have danced alongside many of my inspirations within the community, whilst creating my own works that I am immensely proud of.

Emma-Jane Greig

Natalie Wong

Ella Goodwin

Kyron Anthony

Victor Allen

Scarlet Bates

Immanuel Isingoma

Mingyu Zhu

Nia Astride

Zanna Horn

Reuel-Eli James

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