Ali Clarke is an Irish born contemporary dancer with a degree in Dance Performance from Fontys Dance Academy in Tilburg (NL). During her studies she had the opportunity to work with talented teachers and choreographers who helped her to develop a strong vision of dance. In 2016 she initiated the company KNOT Kollektiv and has been building her repertoire as a choreographer since. KNOT Kollektiv is an interdisciplinary company existing on the crossroads between dance and circus with a strong focus on the creation of interactive performances which bring the audience together as a community. KNOT Kollektiv are internationally recognised with support from Chassé Theater and Podium Bloos in the Netherlands, Tanzwuchs Freiburg in Germany and the Mermaid Arts Centre in Ireland.
Besides her work with KNOT Kollektiv Ali also works as a freelance choreographer and performer with the Brussels based dance company Untamed Productions with whom she has toured in Europe and South America.
As a creator Ali’s work has been influenced by a desire to create a more interactive and experiential format for performances. Ali is supported by the Irish Arts Council, Chassé Theater NL, Creation Artists Ireland 21/22 and the Courthouse Arts Centre in Tinahely, where she has a long term project in production which combines interactive installation work and community outreach.
Ali's work is characterised by her strong trans-disciplinary approach and her passion for exploring the interface between public and performer. Her work has been awarded widely including the Creation Artitsts Residency ('21/22), the Dance Ireland HATCH ('21) and LaunchPad ('20) Awards, the Arts Council Ireland Dance Bursary ('21) and Professional Development Award ('20), the Chassé Theater Culture Funds ('19), the Cafe Theater Festival Award for Young Audiences ('18) and more.
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