lil bit of making shapes to music from class last year! if there’s one thing I love it’s travelling and spinning (stimming are we? 😂) ps I’m still dancing ❤️🔥
but… if you want someone in the room who gets it then look no further - having worked internationally as a professional dancer in works ranging from tiny galleries to outdoor works with casts of 100+ to traditional theatre spaces I know what it’s like to be on both sides. Having an artistic access consultant who understands the demand of producing live work can make all the difference as we tailor adjustments to your process to create spectacular work.
#accessibility #access #dancer #inclusion
Working on Shovel as artist’s access consultant was a dream. After spending some time getting to know the company & rehearsal performance demands I sat down with Daze to implement strategies & tiny tweaks into their practice in a way which worked for them. This allowed us to build a truly accessible & sustainable working environment leading to a happier & healthier team (and sold out shows!)
Want to know what changed their life? Book a call with me today to see how COMPANYZE can build access into your company (link in bio ❤️🔥)
#accessibility #accessconsultant #dance #performingarts #inclusion
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its a headshot update! (and an introduction!)
I’m ZE, a dancer & access coordinator/consultant. With years of experience dancing for different companies (@southpawcompany , @bodyscramble_ , @hannah_maria_ ) in so many different styles I’m looking forward to continuing to build my performance & creative practice.
but.. I have many many more years of experience being queer & disabled and I’m so so excited to bring COMPANYZE to life to help those like me find their place at work, and provide support for companies to create truly accessible environments. We’ll be offering 121 consultancy for freelancers, bespoke company access plans to really make your workplace accessible and in person coordination and support to everyone involved.
I can’t wait for you to join me on this journey - link in bio for my website & some beautiful testimonials!
headshots taken by the incredible @gabyconnphotos with hair by @notjustafade
(accessibility inclusion equality diversity consultation dancing, directors, access riders)
safe people, safe places, safe things
as we transition seasons I feel myself becoming more reliant on my safety net to help me navigate the change. While I might love the sunny days, it’s still change & and typically my ‘tism doesn’t love that, even when it’s good.
yes, you will catch me eating hash browns every day for a while x
ID: a carousel of images from Ze’s spring. 1) they’re stood in a dance studio, dressed in all black holding up a raspberry lucozade 2) a bunch of orange and pink flowers 3) an image of their friends drinking wine 4) a sunlit street with pretty clouds 5) matcha & loaded hash browns
water? never heard of her….
Vid description: there are three drinks together on a kitchen counter, a green smoothie, orange electrolytes & an iced chai latte. Yellow text reads ‘The holy trinity of neurodivergent hydration’
As a highly masking neurodivergent I have the strange ability to mask my way through life.
This is both a huge privilege (it allows me to be in the right rooms, to appear okay & to figure out some sort of communication) and hugely detrimental to my overall health… it caused me major burn out a few years ago.
Since then I’ve been rebuilding, block by block & have never been happier. Using universal design to figure out my places, routines & workloads has been a game changer and this is how it feels, wonderfully calm ❤️🔥
Vid Description: Ze is walking down a street smiling. There is upbeat music & purple text reads ‘letting accessibility design my life’
#accesibility
just a little face card moment to say hi after a couple of weeks away ❤️🔥
I took some time off and what a joy it was to have some time all to myself. I often chat to my ADHD clients about how important scheduling different types of rest is, but it does tend to be the first thing I forget to do if I’m feeling overwhelmed (oopsie)
If you want to have a chat with someone who’s been there, done that, and just gets it so now has all the tools to support you…. drop me a message ❤️🔥
what a wonderful full circle moment ❤️🔥
late last year I was @theplacelondon lecturing on creating accessible environments & navigating uni as a disabled student and who did I spot on the wall? me!
I had such a wonderful experience with performing this piece choreographed by @andersduckworth - the process really cemented the idea that I could find ways to support myself & others during creation!
#accessibility #students #inclusionmatters #dance
You’re ticking all the boxes; a naturally lit room, lots of different ways to communicate, a rapport with your students & lots of inclusive language throughout class. But… you’re still feeling drained & a little frazzled, even when your students are having a great time!
Too often we forget that just because we’re holding the space our own access requirements don’t just disappear. Work with me to learn how to build real-time strategies & accommodations into class to leave you feeling just as good as when you started ❤️🔥
#accessibilityforall #inclusion #danceteachers
VD: Ze is jumping in a school hall in purple joggers and a black fleece. They move their arms in front of them in time to their bounce. White text reads ‘facilitators… how do you meet your own access needs?’
Excited to be a panelist on this talk hosted by @bodiesinactiondance ❤️🔥 ‘Creating Spaces for Emotional Work’ will explore care, consent and ethical creative practice. We’ll come together for a thoughtful evening on trauma-informed spaces, consent in storytelling, mental health support, and building cultures of care in the arts.
Next Thursday 26th March at the LGBTQ+ Centre
6:00–7:45pm (doors 5:45pm) (link in bio for tixxxxx)
This event will be BSL interpreted
Moderated by Christopher Matthews, with panelists ZE King, Tigger Blaize & Lidia Ravviso.
a few bts pics from rehearsals with @bodyscramble_ for their show ‘As Long As the Stars Last’, an accessible physical theatre performance exploring integrating sign language into the core of the piece
what a joy to move in a process with access at its core, with such lovely humans! as a performer it made such a difference to my own experience, and just shows what can be done when we focus on creating accessible environments for all ❤️🔥🚀
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1. three performers stand next to each other with their forearms out infront of them, connected to create a wavy line, like the edge of a rocket
2. Ze is in a studio facing a mirror about to start dancing. A man is dancing in the reflection of the mirror behind them
🌟 Panelist Spotlight: ZE King 💃 @daizegking
We are proud to introduce ZE King, a queer dancer and access consultant dedicated to making the arts more sustainable and inclusive. 🏳️🌈
ZE brings a vital perspective to our panel, having navigated emotionally demanding creative processes as both a performer and a consultant. Recently, ZE has supported artists working with sensitive material for BULLYACHE, advocating for safer and more inclusive environments.
Focus areas:
🛡️ Supporting artists through vulnerable creative cycles.
♿️ Weaving accessibility into the fabric of production.
🌱 Creating frameworks for long-term emotional safety.
Join ZE and our incredible lineup of practitioners as we discuss the future of collective care in the arts.
🗓️ Event Details:
Bodies in Action: Creating Spaces for Emotional Work
Moderated by Christopher Matthews.
🎟 Secure your spot—link in bio for tickets!
#ZEKing #AccessConsultant #QueerArtist #Bullyache #InclusiveArts
