Meet the team

Ola Papiór

Producer

Ola’s dance journey began at the age of eight in Poland, inspired by her early love for music videos on MTV. What started as a childhood fascination quickly evolved into a lifelong passion, leading her to pursue a professional career in dance and relocate to London in 2013.

Since then, Ola has established herself as a dynamic force in the dance industry. She has performed alongside global superstars such as Rihanna, Alexandra Burke, and Olly Murs, and has appeared on high-profile productions including The X Factor, The BRIT Awards, and Netflix’s Dance 100. Her versatility extends to hip-hop theatre, with standout performances in The Tide(Talawa, choreographed by Jade Hackett) and the London debut of Fray (CandyBomber, choreographed by Sisco Gomez & John Graham) in 2023.

As a choreographer, Ola is known for her bold creative vision. She choreographed a new version of Fray alongside Jonzi D and CandyBomber, and has contributed choreography to music videos and live performances across genres. Her impact also reaches the classroom—she has taught in over 20 countries, mentoring aspiring dancers and empowering the next generation of artists.

In 2020, Ola expanded her journey into personal development, becoming an ACC ICF-accredited life coach and certified team coach. She now supports individuals worldwide in building confidence, clarity, and career fulfilment.

In 2024, Ola founded We Grow 360, a pioneering platform designed to help freelance dance artists build sustainable, purpose-driven careers. She is also the creator and producer of several acclaimed events, including Next-Level international workshops, the 6 Corners crew battles (in collaboration with Indahouse and Red Bull UK), and FRAY all-style battles with CandyBomber Productions.

With boundless creativity, deep passion, and an infectious smile, Ola continues to shape and elevate the dance world—one step, stage, and soul at a time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Emma-Jane Greig

Ola Papiór

Natalie Wong

Ella Goodwin

Kyron Anthony

Victor Allen

Scarlet Bates

Mingyu Zhu

Nia Astride

Immanuel Isingoma

Zanna Horn

Rabiah Abbasi

Reuel-Eli James

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Ola Papiór

Producer

Ella Goodwin

Hip Hop Dance Teacher

Reuel-Eli James

Digital Content Creator

Emma-Jane Greig

Founder & Company Director

Rabiah Abbasi

Oxford CommUNITY Activist

Kyron Anthony

Hip Hop Dance Teacher

Natalie Wong

Dance Tutor

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