Jacky Lansley

Jacky Lansley is a renowned choreographer, performance artist, and writer based in London. As an Artistic Director of Dance Research Studio, she focuses on interdisciplinary and site-specific performance. Her work explores British New Dance, postmodern practices, and experimental art beyond canonical US contexts. She guest lectures widely and has authored influential texts such as Choreographies (2017) and co-authored The Wise Body (2011). Lansley’s projects, including Guest Suites (2012), integrate music, visual art, and collaborative research. She has received grants from Arts Council England for initiatives like Crossing Paths and About Us, fostering dialogue around the independent dance sector.

Her career spans over four decades, beginning with founding the Chisenhale Dance Space in the 1970s, a hub for radical artistic innovation. Lansley has also contributed to films like Sally Potter’s The Gold Diggers and curated debates on feminist dance practices. Her research emphasizes artistic process, collaboration, and the interplay between movement and space.