Cusan Theatre
Was created by Tanya Cusan-Espinosa.
Born in Colombia South America Tanya is a multifaceted artist with a variety of skills that range from theatre and dance, to puppeteer, singer and maker.Tanya's passion for visual storytelling has lead her to experiment with different possible stage languages and artistic disciplines.
She continues to explore the power and possibilities of movement within puppetry, investigating the notion of puppets as extensions of our bodies and the use of materials in different and innovative ways,in order to continue to create visually challenging and physical performance-based work, that can be presented and performed in un-usual theatrical settings and it’s accessible to every one of us.
Her shows are a visual feast of colour, narrative, textures,costumes and landscapes made from textiles and recycled materials that the audiences are able to touch and explore. The work combines elements of dance, theatre, puppetry and song. The shows are very visual and generally non-verbal and therefore suited to a wide range of audiences.
One of her greatest achievements, is the inspiration, positive impact and confidence she have instilled in the lives of the 1000’s of children and adults that she engages with every year through her work. Introducing thousands of children and adults alike not only to theatre and dance but to Latin American culture.Her work has previously been supported on many occasions by ACE.
Alongside her work with Cusan Theatre, Tanya also continues to work as a performer, actor, dancer, teacher, director, choreographer and puppeteer for other companies.
If you are interested in working with Tanya you can contact her on :0113 2626997 or email tancusan@yahoo.com.
Tanya has worked for many companies as well as her own, such as: El Ballet Nacional de Colombia, The Northern Dance Company, Tutti-frutti Productions, Interplay Theatre, Heads Together, Northern Ballet Theatre, Stowe Opera, Lakeland Opera, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Academia de Ballet Allegro, Geraldine Connor, Space 2 and many many more.
“ In 1985 Tanya arrived at the NSCD, she was an inspiration to all of us students and teachers, we were fascinated by her and her culture, her excellent technique and a flavour for the dramatic make her an exceptional performer”
(Namron OBE , founder of the London contemporary Dance Theatre and the NSCD)
Born in Colombia South America Tanya is a multifaceted artist with a variety of skills that range from theatre and dance, to puppeteer, singer and maker.Tanya's passion for visual storytelling has lead her to experiment with different possible stage languages and artistic disciplines.
She continues to explore the power and possibilities of movement within puppetry, investigating the notion of puppets as extensions of our bodies and the use of materials in different and innovative ways,in order to continue to create visually challenging and physical performance-based work, that can be presented and performed in un-usual theatrical settings and it’s accessible to every one of us.
Her shows are a visual feast of colour, narrative, textures,costumes and landscapes made from textiles and recycled materials that the audiences are able to touch and explore. The work combines elements of dance, theatre, puppetry and song. The shows are very visual and generally non-verbal and therefore suited to a wide range of audiences.
One of her greatest achievements, is the inspiration, positive impact and confidence she have instilled in the lives of the 1000’s of children and adults that she engages with every year through her work. Introducing thousands of children and adults alike not only to theatre and dance but to Latin American culture.Her work has previously been supported on many occasions by ACE.
Alongside her work with Cusan Theatre, Tanya also continues to work as a performer, actor, dancer, teacher, director, choreographer and puppeteer for other companies.
If you are interested in working with Tanya you can contact her on :0113 2626997 or email tancusan@yahoo.com.
Tanya has worked for many companies as well as her own, such as: El Ballet Nacional de Colombia, The Northern Dance Company, Tutti-frutti Productions, Interplay Theatre, Heads Together, Northern Ballet Theatre, Stowe Opera, Lakeland Opera, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Academia de Ballet Allegro, Geraldine Connor, Space 2 and many many more.
“ In 1985 Tanya arrived at the NSCD, she was an inspiration to all of us students and teachers, we were fascinated by her and her culture, her excellent technique and a flavour for the dramatic make her an exceptional performer”
(Namron OBE , founder of the London contemporary Dance Theatre and the NSCD)
Cusan Theatre have worked for many years with a variety of artists collaborators, organisations on many projects.
Artist's of great expertise and commitment.
Artist's of great expertise and commitment.
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Sergio Cusan - Espinosa - performer
Born in Cali – Colombia South America. For many years Sergio worked extensively for Cusan Theatre,performing and teaching in a variety of venues, schools and festivals around the country. |
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Alan Pergusey - Visual artists, maker sculptor
With a variety of skills and years of experience, we have collaborated on many projects, he has made a whole range of artworks using all kinds of approaches and materials, that respond to particular sites, and perhaps, most importantly they respond to the people that he collaborates with along the way to create them. |
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Jane Morland – Performing Artist
We have co-operated before on many occasions, performed and co directed many of my shows. Her artistic practice incorporates dance, acting, multi sensory work along with directing and choreography. |
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Cecilia Espinosa de Cusan - my mother and director of the Academia de Ballet Allegro in Cali Colombia, writer and poet with whom I have worked constantly through out the years choreographing for the students of the dance school and developing programmes to introduce adults and children alike to the arts.
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Maria Ximena Doody
A Colombian textile artist, puppet maker, painter and ceramicist based in Dewsbury. Her education as an artist began at home in Colombia, South America. |
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Diana Bayliss
Black Cat Theatre,she practices and promote live theatre with puppetry, through performances, workshops and training. |
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Lizzie Coombes - (Betty Lawless)
A photographer who as been working freelance since 1990, with a long track record of cross art form collaboration and innovative community projects. She has been working as a photo artist, documentary and publicity photographer and a designer with a wide variety of people and organizations. |
An many more wonderful artists...
Nabarro Steel Audio(musicians- composers)
Rhian Kempadoo Millar (a creative designer )
Jack Glover (composer,musician)
Sue Miller (Composer - musician - Charanga del Norte)
Liz Lempen - Lempen Puppet Theatre
Nabarro Steel Audio(musicians- composers)
Rhian Kempadoo Millar (a creative designer )
Jack Glover (composer,musician)
Sue Miller (Composer - musician - Charanga del Norte)
Liz Lempen - Lempen Puppet Theatre