Theresa is an Arts Consultant specialising in dance.

She has worked as a curator at Southbank Centre, Dance Umbrella, and the Royal Opera House, was Director of Artist Development at The Place for a decade and held senior roles with Arts Council England. Early in her career she established the Education and Community programme at Sadler’s Wells.

Theresa started her consultancy in 2006, adding Executive Recruitment services in 2015.

Her organisational development work includes governance reviews and business planning including National Portfolio Organisation applications to Arts Council England and regular work with dance companies and organisations in the UK and internationally.

Executive recruitment includes CEOs, Executive Directors, Executive Producers, Chairs and Trustees for a range of UK organisations. Theresa also runs an established mentoring programme for Artistic and Creative Directors, Executive Directors, and senior staff and provides free mentoring for emerging artists and producers.

Theresa is an accomplished facilitator, working collaboratively with clients to design and deliver bespoke planning meetings, awaydays, and board/staff discussions.

Theresa is a Trustee for Hofesh Shechter Company, and a member of the advisory board for Just Us Dance Theatre. She was awarded an OBE for Services to Dance in 2021.