Bio

Richard Chappell is an internationally renowned choreographer. Since 2013, his ensemble Richard Chappell Dance has been a platform for his choreographic research and critically acclaimed performance work. Richard's creative process is rooted in collaboration and co-authorship. His creations explore human connection as an act of restoration, making space for people connect deeper with themselves, each other and the land around them. The ensemble’s work shines a light on what people have overcome and where they are going.

The ensemble has produced work with acclaimed partners, including Royal Opera House, BBC Arts, Dance City, Studio Wayne McGregor, National Dance Company Wales and British High Commission. Richard has held Associateships with Exeter Northcott, Pavilion Dance South West and Dance in Devon. He is currently a board member of Swindon Dance and is a Clore Leadership Fellow.

As a guest choreographer, Richard has created work for renowned dance companies and institutions, including Rambert School, Stuttgart Ballet, BalletWorks, English National Ballet, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Singapore), Belfast Ensemble, Transitions Dance Company and Frontier Danceland (Singapore). Richard has guest lectured for renowned courses, including Rambert School, ArtEz Institute of the Arts (Holland), Lasalle College of Arts (Singapore), Singapore School of the Arts, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Bath Spa University and Tring Park School.

Project

He will participate in the Visiting Artist Program of the Sismògraf Festival, meeting with Catalan artists and programmers.