Dance Educator

Performing Arts Teacher

Movement Facilitator

Dance educator, performer and choreographer with extensive experience teaching children, teenagers and adults across Australia and the United Kingdom. Experienced in contemporary dance, improvisation, popping, freestyle movement, creative expression and performance development.

Lorcan’s inclusive, unique, and community-oriented dance workshops have profoundly expanded my understanding of movement and physical vocabulary. I’ve found their approach both liberating and transformative — encouraging exploration beyond conventional forms and deepening my connection to the body as a site of expression and
rebellion.
— Natesha Sumasundaram
Lorcan creates a space where you can return to yourself and move freely with community, getting you out of your head and into your body. They cultivate a sense of curiosity and play encouraging you to listen to your body and be inspired by your surroundings. I would highly recommend their classes to anyone and everyone!
— Byron Martin
Lorcan’s dance class made me feel entirely embodied. The movement was welcoming, playful, inclusive and liberating. The way this session was guided was a magic delight
— Sam Watson-Wood
Lorcan’s classes are so special. My body and spirit needed that! They have such a gift for facilitating
— Dharra
Lorcan holds a beautiful and inspiring space, they honoured all of us in our individuality.
— Jeanie Smith
I’m no longer scared to freestyle or just dance to be me because of Lorcan’s classes and I will never forget that. Dancing with Lorcan felt so free, comfortable and in my body which always made me look forward to their workshops
— Audrey Wang
Lorcan’s classes are more than simply dance classes, they are guided invitations to reconnect with one’s body and it’s natural knowledge of play. These classes are nourishing, refreshing and important moments for recalibration within the bustle and grind of the day to day.
— imbi
Lorcan creates such a unique and comforting environment in the studio that allowed me to push myself further than I have before, allowing myself to trust my body when freestyl’ing
— Byron Wollfe
Lorcan’s classes have been such a beautiful chance to connect with community in a way that feels very vulnerable and safe, they navigate creating a class that is valuable for both experienced and inexperienced dancers.
For me, they have been an opportunity to connect with my body and process emotions in unexpected ways, while also challenging me to think about how I move with and without intention.
— Jet

An example of Lorcan’s Open; ‘Freestyle Dance Class’

Dance Teacher

Join The Dots — Open Freestyle Dance Classes (18+)
2022 – Present

  • Lead open-level freestyle dance classes for adult participants.

  • Facilitate improvisation, musicality and individual movement expression.

  • Create inclusive environments welcoming dancers of different experiences.

Fulltime open choreography / freestyle Dance Teacher : Composed The Studio
2025

  • Delivered dance training for students aged 16–18.

  • Developed students' technical ability, creativity and performance confidence.

  • Supported young dancers in their artistic development.

Dance Teacher : Elevate Performing Arts
2023 – 2025

  • Taught dance classes for students aged 6–18.

  • Developed movement skills, coordination and performance confidence.

  • Adapted teaching methods for different ages and abilities.

Community Dance Facilitator : Join The Dots × Inner West Council — Creative Trails
2023 & 2024

  • Delivered accessible dance workshops for community participants.

  • Created welcoming movement experiences for diverse age groups.

  • Encouraged creativity, participation and confidence.

Dance Teacher / Workshop Facilitator

Unassigned Gallery — Open Freestyle Dance Class (2023)

The Servo Port Kembla — Dance Class Series (2023)

The Bearded Tit — Freestyle Dance Class (2023)

Electric DNA — Beginner Dance Workshops (2022)

London Dance & Cheer Academy — Dance Teacher, Ages 3–9 (2019)

N1 Dance London — Dance Teacher, Ages 3–12 (2019)

One Dance Collective — Dance Class Series (2018)

Brent Street Petite — Dance Teacher, Ages 3–6 (2017)

WORKSHOP AREAS

  • Contemporary Dance

  • Improvisation

  • Popping

  • Freestyle Movement

  • Creative Movement

  • Performance Skills

  • Choreography

  • Musicality

  • Confidence Building Through Movement

  • Group Collaboration

  • Inclusive Dance Practice