Spotlight: Dance Artist - Victoria Shulungu

From training in a youth club in Dagenham to performing to audiences all over the world, we hear more from one of Botis Seva's most trusted creative allies

Victoria Shulungu by Camilla GreenwellFar From The Norm

Dance Artist - Victoria Shulungu

Victoria Shulungu is a versatile dance performer, rehearsal director, teacher and producer. Victoria has a unique ability to support a creative process through her empathy, technical ability and attention to musical and rhythmical detail.

Victoria Shulungu by Camilla GreenwellFar From The Norm

Through her collaboration and participation with Hip Hop dance theatre company Far From The Norm, Victoria is not only able to harness her own movement language and autobiographical approach to performance; she is also able to draw that sensitivity from her colleagues.

Victoria Shulungu by Camilla GreenwellFar From The Norm

Victoria's entry into her career started in community Hip Hop settings, working with underground, competitive dance crews in East London. Her foundation is across all Street dance styles particularly Popping, which allows her performance to be rooted in informed technique.

Victoria Shulungu by Camilla GreenwellFar From The Norm

However, technique is one element of Victoria's performance. Victoria is immersed in the psychological process of her artistry, ensuring that every movement has an intention & conveys a story or feeling. Her Christian faith also informs her appreciation for her craft and career.

Watch Victoria Shulungu's performance in Botis Seva's DRY ONE'S EYES

Victoria Shulungu by Alice UnderwoodFar From The Norm

"It's no longer enough to just present a show to please the eye, but we try to reach out to anyone and everyone who needs to be reminded of their purpose in today's world."
Victoria Shulungu

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All photography of Victoria Shulungu by Camilla Greenwell

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