RICHARD CHAPPELL

Richard Chappell is an internationally renowned choreographer. Since 2013, Richard has led his own ensemble Richard Chappell Dance. The ensemble has provided a platform for his choreographic research and performance work. 

Based between Wales and the South West of England, Richard is currently a commissioned artist for Swindon Dance and Associate Artist at Exeter Northcott. Prior to this, Richard was a Resident Artist for Dance in Devon and Discovery Artist at Pavilion Dance South West. Richard's creative processes are rooted in collaboration, co-authorship and emotional connectivity. Richard loves to work in community settings, creating ambitious choreography for large inter-generational community casts. Previously working with organisations such as Dance Blast, Dance in Devon and Torbay Culture.

As a guest choreographer, Richard has created work for renowned dance companies and theatres, including the Royal Opera House, Stuttgart Ballet, BalletWorks, English National Ballet, Belfast Ensemble, Transitions Dance Company and Frontier Danceland (Singapore). For institutions, Richard has created works for Rambert School, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Singapore) and Chichester University. 

Focusing on contemporary technique, improvisation and choreography, Richard has guest lectured for renowned course, including Rambert School, ArtEz Institute of the Arts (Holland), Lasalle College of Arts (Singapore), Singapore School of the Arts, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Bath Spa University and Tring Park School.