Aakash was born in Birmingham and trained in the classical Indian dance styles of Kathak (Nilima Devi, Leicester and Asha Joglekar, India) and Bharatanatyam (Chitraleka Bolar, Birmingham and Chhaya Kantaveh, India) . His early development in the United Kingdom saw support from Sampad (including support in a development bursary) and Akademi (through a major choreographic bursary). In 2009, Aakash performed a solo choreographed by Kumudini Lakhia titled ‘Maati Re’ at the Svapngata Festival at Sadler’s Wells curated by Akram Khan. Khan followed this with a period of mentorship, allowing Aakash to develop contemporary movement. He took part in the European Network of Performing Arts’ 2010 ChoreoLab in Serbia through Dance Umbrella.

Kate has always been surrounded by amazing dyslexics. Not only in her home, but also studying and working in the creative industries and she LOVES the creative thinking those with dyslexia bring. Which is beautifully demonstrated within her Friday feature blog this week.

Kathy Forsyth is one-half of Amazing Dyslexics, the co-authors of ‘The Bigger Picture Book of Amazing Dyslexics and The Jobs They Do’ & ‘The Illustrated Guide to Dyslexia and Its Amazing People.’

The past year Lily has been working as the assistant choreography on a Justin Bieber music video and dancing on a Disney, Netflix production.

Lucy Grainge is a visual artist and graphic designer from Manchester, U.K currently based in Barcelona. Her work is often community based and research led, visually characterised by a strong use of colour, shape and pattern. Lucy is also a workshop facilitator, delivering a variety of creative subject matter, including Creative Dyslexia workshops. She is co-founder of Psyche publication, a mental health and socio-politics risograph magazine.

Ruqsana Begum is a trail blazer, she is currently the only British Female Muslim to have achieved a World Championship in Muay Thai Kick-boxing, in addition to being double bronze medallist.

Loren Elstein is a stage and costume designer working in Film, Theatre, Dance and Opera. Move Beyond Words met Loren Elstein sometime ago and have remained starstruck ever since. Loren is a creative force within the arts and continues to collaborate with artists to share her talent within our community and theatres.

Liam Francis is a dancer, choreographer and writer currently performing with Rambert Dance Company. Prior to joining Rambert in 2014, he trained at London Studio Centre and performed with ZooNation Dance Company…

Sharp shooter Louis is a talented photographer who has worked with MBW on all creative projects. Louis and Elizabeth met in 2016 through a good friend and they clicked instantly.

Rosalie and Elizabeths paths aligned in 2019 when they where both awarded a place onto a course called: Creative Lab. It was a week intensive which was was hosted by East London Dance, Arcade East and London College of Fashion

When Elizabeth and Charlotte met with Alex to speak about her inspiration behind her designs they immediately noticed how her experiences of having dyslexia weaved into her concepts.

Once I accepted my Dyslexia and shared it with others, without embarrassment, it allowed me to have much more confidence in doing the things I am good at.