H&T Creative
Igniting curiosity through enriching
dance and art experiences
At H&T Creative, our mission is to inspire thought and foster connection through the transformative power of dance and art.
Founded in 2020 by co-directors Hannah Woodliffe and Tilly Maginnis, we are an emerging dance company that believes in the ability of dance to communicate and illuminate contemporary social issues in a way that is both engaging and thought-provoking.
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We are dedicated to delivering physically powerful performances with innovative staging that challenge audiences to experience a visceral, emotional journey. Each of our works is meticulously crafted to spark conversations and encourage deeper reflection on pressing societal themes, from environmental concerns to mental well-being.
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Collaboration is the heartbeat of H&T Creative. We take pride in working with a predominantly all-female team of talented artists across multiple disciplines, ensuring that our creations are infused with diverse perspectives and voices. Our commitment to inclusivity, creative exploration and artistic excellence allows us to push boundaries, present unique narratives and foster a deeper appreciation for dance as a vehicle for change and connection. We aim to create works that not only entertain but also resonate, inspire and leave a lasting impact on our audiences.
H&T
Co-Artistic Directors - Hannah & Tilly
Co-Artistic Director
Hannah Woodliffe
Hannah (she/her) is freelance dance artist based in the UK who has collaborated and performed with a wide range of companies both nationally and internationally.
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Hannah’s recent professional credits include ACE Dance and Music, Motus Dance, Neoteric Dance Company, The Bowie Collective, AcroYogaDance and Lanre Malaolu’s award winning dance film ‘The Conversation’. She has also worked with choreographers Douglas Thorpe, Jamaal Burkmar, Serge Aime Coulibaly, Vincent Mantsoe and Luyanda Sidiya.
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Alongside performing Hannah is passionate about delivering and sharing dance with varied groups and has taught in a variety of settings and produced local community projects in partnership with Strike A Light.
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Born in Basel (Switzerland) but raised in Gloucestershire (UK), Hannah began training in the South West before studying at Trinity Laban, graduating with a First Class Honours Degree. Here she worked with choreographers Alison Curtis-Jones, Melanie Clarke, Yael Flexor and Zoi Dimitriou. Hannah went on to receive an MA in Dance Performance whilst with Emergence Dance Company which included a national tour of works by Joss Arnott and Sharon Watson.
Co-Artistic Director
Tilly Maginnis
Tilly (she/her) is a versatile freelance dance artist based in the UK, with a rich portfolio spanning performances and tours across the UK & Internationally.
Tilly has showcased her talents with renowned companies/artists such as Ascension Dance, iiD, Dance Woking, Rees Dance, DRIFT, R.W.D. Sarita Piotrowski and FRONTLINEDance, amongst others, as well as performing at the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2022.
Her passion for teaching extends across a diverse range of ages and abilities, from SEN schools to professional classes, where she promotes inclusivity and creativity.
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Tilly is also a dance photographer and has worked with companies such as 2Faced Dance and Jona Dance Company.
Tilly graduated with a First Class Honours Degree from the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in 2018 where she worked with choreographers, Jamaal Burkmar, Anton Lachky, Gavin Coward, Hetain Patel, Suzie Davies & Mattias Eckholm. She then completed her Masters Degree as a part of post-graduate company Emergence, graduating with a Distinction in 2019.
Meet the Team
At H&T Creative, our strength lies in our diverse and passionate team of artists, dancers, and creatives. We collaborate with a dynamic group of individuals who bring a wealth of experience, creativity, and energy to every project. Each member plays a vital role in bringing our vision to life, contributing their unique skills to create impactful and thought-provoking dance experiences.
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Our team blends emerging and established artists, all committed to pushing boundaries, telling stories, and fostering meaningful connections through dance and art.
Explore the profiles below to discover the talented individuals who make up H&T Creative.
Guest Dancer
Alabama Seymour
Freelance dancer and aerialist from Cornwall, Alabama (she/her) graduated from Rambert School before joining Pheonix Dance Theatre as an apprentice then company dancer, touring their 40th birthday program as well as their digital dance films. Upon leaving Phoenix Alabama has worked with Incandescence Circus and Cheap Date Dance Company.
Artist & Designer
Alessandra Ausenda
Alessandra (she/her) is a visual artist and educator whose practice involves collaboration and participation across artforms. With a background in Fine Art, she has pursued her career in the arts for over 30 years through exhibitions and working collaboratively with teams of artists, performers, teachers, young people and families. She holds a BA and MA in Fine Art from Falmouth School of Art – now Falmouth University. Alessandra has worked extensively with cultural organisations including Tate St Ives, Newlyn Art Gallery and the Exchange, KEAP and RIO. She has a track record of working with several performance and dance companies as designer and educator. These include Dance Republic 2, C-Scape, Hall for Cornwall and independent dance projects such as ‘Shorelines’ by Simon Birch. As a founding director of Tough Dough CIC, an arts organisation in Cornwall, she continues to address the role of creative activity and its wide reaching benefits. Current work includes setting up artist exchanges and community projects nationally and internationally inspired by the many ways in which we respond to the seed of an idea and find ways to make it grow.
Composer
Teresa Origone
Teresa Origone (she/her) is a London based producer, composer and keyboard player. Her style incorporates elements of electronic and pop music to create a quirky, playful and dreamy sound. She has been composing for theatre since 2016, and has recently collaborated with choreographer Kloe Dean on her hip-hop theatre piece Man Up, for which she composed and performed the soundtrack, as well as several other dance projects.
Mentor
Simon Birch
Simon Birch (he/him) trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance and went on to perform in works by Nigel Charnock, Liv Lorent, Gill Clarke and others. Simon has created works for many of his own projects and has also been commissioned by, among others, Akram Khan, Cscape Dance Company, Freefall Dance and Verve. His work has been toured throughout the UK and abroad. Simon was Rehearsal and Associate Director with balletLORENT for many years. Simon has worked across art forms using film, text, movement and visual imagery; most notably collaborating with visual artist Trish O’Shea. Simon was the recipient of the Wooda Art Award 2008 and was a choreographer on the International Dance Course for Professional Choreographers and Composers in 1995 directed by Sara Rudner and Nigel Osborne. Simon has a passion for education. He was a lecturer and Head of Faculty at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance and is currently a part-time Senior Lecturer in dance and choreography at Falmouth University and is a qualified yoga teacher.