“You Will Be Found” from the musical Dear Evan Hansen is a hopeful anthem about overcoming isolation, loneliness, mental health struggles and the power of connection with others. It signifies that even in the darkest moments when one feels invisible or forgotten, they are not alone and will be seen, supported, and understood.
Sign language is a powerful medium that conveys emotions with remarkable intensity. Similarly, dance holds great power, serving as a way to express ourselves and communicate without words. This is why I chose this song—the lyrics carry such strong emotions, making it an ideal match for sign language. My primary goal with this piece is to craft a universal language that resonates with everyone, reminding us that no matter where we are, we are never truly alone.
Choreo-Sign Project
Choreographer: Mark Smith @marksmithchoreographer
Creative Sign-Language Assistant: Kevin Jewell @k3v1n_jay
Dance Captain: Sam Walton @sambwalton
Filmaker: Jack Evans @gulliver.media
Composer/Lyricists: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
@benjpasek@justinpaulmusic@dearevanhansen@dehwestend@dearevanhansenmovie
Dancers:
Amelia Charlotte Heeley @ameliaheeley
Isabel Ava Hancock @isabelavahancock
Katie Jayne Dunford @katiejaynedunford
Kate Whitton @whitton.kate
Lily-Rose Smith @lilyrsmithh
Rose Hayes @rosemaryhayes_
Sam Walton @sambwalton
Thank you @bird_conservatoire ��#signchoreo #signlanguage #dance #dearevanhansen #youwillbefound
“You Will Be Found” from the musical Dear Evan Hansen is a hopeful anthem about overcoming isolation, loneliness, mental health struggles and the power of connection with others. It signifies that even in the darkest moments when one feels invisible or forgotten, they are not alone and will be seen, supported, and understood.
Sign language is a powerful medium that conveys emotions with remarkable intensity. Similarly, dance holds great power, serving as a way to express ourselves and communicate without words. This is why I chose this song—the lyrics carry such strong emotions, making it an ideal match for sign language. My primary goal with this piece is to craft a universal language that resonates with everyone, reminding us that no matter where we are, we are never truly alone.
Choreo-Sign Project
Choreographer: Mark Smith @marksmithchoreographer
Creative Sign-Language Assistant: Kevin Jewell @k3v1n_jay
Dance Captain: Sam Walton @sambwalton
Filmaker: Jack Evans @gulliver.media
Composer/Lyricists: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
@benjpasek@justinpaulmusic@dearevanhansen@dehwestend@dearevanhansenmovie
Dancers:
Amelia Charlotte Heeley @ameliaheeley
Isabel Ava Hancock @isabelavahancock
Katie Jayne Dunford @katiejaynedunford
Kate Whitton @whitton.kate
Lily-Rose Smith @lilyrsmithh
Rose Hayes @rosemaryhayes_
Sam Walton @sambwalton
Thank you @bird_conservatoire ��#signchoreo #signlanguage #dance#dearevanhansen #youwillbefound
#Repost @mgcfutures with @use.repost
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Finishing our podcast series on a positive note this Wednesday, our last episode will focus on Hope, where Performance Maker Rachel Mars will explore with Choreographer and Director @marksmithchoreographer whether theatre’s role is to provide entertainment or help us understand our position in the world.
You can listen now to the rest of the series on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music. Please rate and review our podcast. Link in bio 🔗
‘Enjoy the Silence’ by Depeche Mode delves into the profound satisfaction and intimacy found in quiet moments, where the absence of words speaks louder and feels less intrusive.
I interpret this song through sign-language for the choreography from the perspective of being deaf, finding a deep appreciation for the silence that surrounds me when I turn off or remove my hearing aid. At times, the overwhelming noise makes it necessary to disconnect, bringing a sense of calm and peace into my life. The music carries a beautiful melody, which the dancers embodied through their movements, turning their bodies into musical instruments. This created a visually accessible way for me to experience and understand the musical notes with greater clarity.
Sign-Choreo Project
Choreographer: Mark Smith @marksmithchoreographer
Creative Sign-Language Assistant: Kevin Jewell @k3v1n_jay
Dance Captain: Sam Walton @sambwalton
Filmaker: Jack Evans @gulliver.media
Music: @depechemode
Website:
Dancers:
Amelia Charlotte Heeley @ameliaheeley
Isabel Ava Hancock @isabelavahancock
Katie Jayne Dunford @katiejaynedunford
Kate Whitton @whitton.kate
Lily-Rose Smith @lilyrsmithh
Rose Hayes @rosemaryhayes_
Sam Walton @sambwalton �
Thank you @bird_conservatoire
#signchoreo #signlanguage #dance #enjoythesilence #depechemode
Sweet Dream
Kevin Jewell and I created a playlist of songs that we would love to translate the sign-language into the choreography. Sweet Dream was the first song that we both agreed to work on. This piece was inspired by Russian constructivism and early expressionist dance with a nod at Eurythmics’ video and David Bowie’s Thin White Duke. Enjoy the video!
Choreographer: Mark Smith @marksmithchoreographer
Creative Sign-Language Assistant: Kevin Jewell @k3v1n_jay
Dance Captain: Sam Walton @sambwalton
Filmaker: Jack Evans @gulliver.media
Music: @eurythmicsmusic@officialannielennox@davestewarteurythmics
Website:
Dancers:
Amelia Charlotte Heeley @ameliaheeley
Isabel Ava Hancock @isabelavahancock
Katie Jayne Dunford @katiejaynedunford
Kate Whitton @whitton.kate
Lily-Rose Smith @lilyrsmithh
Rose Hayes @rosemaryhayes_
Sam Walton @ @sambwalton �
Thank you @bird_conservatoire #signchoreo #dance #signlanguage #deafmendancing #eurythmics
Such a great start to 2026 - a heartfelt WhiteOutPortrait shoot with dazzling choreographer Mark Smith whose pioneering work is helping to open doors for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People in theatre, and changing people’s perspectives of Deaf & HoH dancers.
Mark was nominated for an Olivier Award as Best Theatre Choreographer for The Little Big Things. He recently choreographed The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Concert at the Prince Edward Theatre, which has been nominated for the What’s On Stage Awards for Best Concert Event.
Mark is Founder and Artistic Director of Deaf Men Dancing, and was a choreographer for London’s 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony. #desaturatedportrait #headshotideas #portraitlondon #portraitcommissions #maleportrait
#jamesmbarrettportraits #fineartphotography #LGBTQarts
#Repost @lydiamackett with @use.repost
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Studio all booked for the 23rd November! Ahhhhh 👀
I am so excited to offer an open contemporary dance workshop in a beautiful studio in London! If you’re looking to pour your heart out, learn something new, or even make friends, then this is it! Anyone of any ability is welcome ✨️
There are very limited spaces, so please get in contact with me via DM or email for any enquiries or further information.
I would also be so appreciative if you could help me get the words out by sharing with your friends.
Thank you so much in advance!
Lydia 🤍
Deaf Men Dancing’s artistic director and choreographer @marksmithchoreographer new dance project 💫
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So proud and excited to be leading and creating #SYNERGY a brand new outdoor dance performance and UK/South Africa disabled dance exchange for #BirminghamWeekender and #GIDF
@synergyoutdoordance
