Lucy Banfield

Season 2 is out!…Choreographer on A Thousand Blows for @disneyplus 🥊 Truly a dream job 🤎 So grateful to be part of this world, thank you to my brilliant agent Charlotte Watts at @williamsonholmes #AThousandBlows #ChoreographerLife #CreativeOnSet #DisneyPlus #ScreenChoreography #UKCreative #Womenofcolourinfilm #Southeastlondonborn #Workingclassandproud

SUMMER 25’ was EVERYTHING 🫶🏽 •Choreographer & Movement Director for @gwedofficial ITV 💃🏽 •Time with my beautiful people @regan_shepherd @jjalmond77 @mattcoledance @tristanbaker @aaronalexandervoice @kimmiandbear @jamiehughesward @basia_anne 🤎 •Soul changing adventures @preidlhof & @palazzodivarignana 🧘🏽‍♀️ • @goodwoodrevival for my Sis (Theatrics Manager at Goodwood) @kimmiandbear & Rainbows in Chichester 🌈

Happy New Year ✨

🌟 Meet Our Midlands Finals Adjudicators 🌟 We’re excited to introduce the panel joining us for our Midlands Finals! 🎭✨ Bringing a great mix of experience and enthusiasm, our adjudicators will be on hand to support performers and help make this year’s Finals a fantastic experience 🥰 👉 Swipe to meet the team #AED #AllEnglandDance #MidlandsFinals2026

The RAD are recruiting for examiners for their exciting new musical theatre syllabus ✨ Follow the link below for more detail: /Applicants/vacancy/261/Musical-Theatre-Examiner

Another amazing guest teacher. We can’t wait to have you @lbanners . Everyone is going to learn so much. @connect_associate_programme Lucy is head of Jazz at Laine Theatre Arts so any questions about college or the dance industry Lucy can answer them all.

Meet your Judge - @lbanners Lucy Banfield is a highly respected choreographer, movement director, educator, and facilitator with over 25 years of experience across ballet, musical theatre, film, television, and the commercial sector. She began her career as a professional ballet dancer before transitioning into musical theatre and screen work, performing extensively in the UK and internationally. Throughout her career, Lucy has worked with and assisted many of the world’s leading directors and choreographers, including Susan Stroman, Baz Luhrmann, Drew McOnie, Matt Cole, Arlene Phillips, Carlos Acosta, Rob Ashford, Twyla Tharp, Andy Blankenbuehler, Karen Bruce, Lucie Pankhurst, Adam Cooper, Javier Frutos, and Kim Gavin. Lucy is a multifaceted dance professional whose practice spans choreography, movement direction, creative consultancy, and education. She has been a dance facilitator for over 20 years and currently serves as Head of Jazz at Laine Theatre Arts. Previously, she was Head of Dance at ArtsEd and Head of Vocational Studies at The Urdang Academy. She has lectured across numerous HE and FE institutions including Laine Theatre Arts, The Urdang Academy, London Studio Centre, ArtsEd, The Royal College of Speech and Drama, Italia Conti, Performers College, The Hammond, Central School of Ballet, and Bodywork Company. Alongside her academic leadership, Lucy regularly adjudicates and guest tutors at prestigious events in the UK and internationally, and has served on the All England Artistic Committee. She is also the Choreographer and Movement Consultant for BLOCH UK photoshoots, holds a Diploma in Event Management, and an FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health. Lucy is deeply committed to initiatives rooted in equality, diversity, and inclusivity. She is an Independent Evaluator, consultant, and panel member for English National Ballet’s Ballet Futures – The Pipeline Project, a member of the Black British Theatre Awards focus group, Patron of Melt Dance, and Founder of The Un-Boxed Collective. 👇Continued in comments….

Kind, playful, deep, dedicated, caring and wise. Thank you for everything Tommy G 💙 @tomgoodall_dance

A huge shout out and thank you to everyone involved in @brightstardancefestival , I had the most inspiring time adjudicating 🫶🏽✨ A HUGE thank you, and a HUGE congratulations to all of the totally fantastic artists, I absolutely loved seeing you shine so brightly. So much beautiful talent, so much kindness, and an incredible sense of community 💕🫶🏽 HUGE appreciation for the teachers, studio owners, creatives, parents and caregivers, without you the wonderful opportunities and experiences these young people have wouldn’t be possible, it was pure joy seeing your work, your dedication and care is appreciated and respected so very much 🫶🏽✨ And a HUGE thank you to the totally brilliant @lynseymcfarlanecreative and your gorgeous Bright Star team, I’m so proud to have been a part of your totally fantastic Festival ✨🫶🏽

We’re extremely excited to welcome Lucy Banfield to our judging panel. Trained at English National Ballet School and Laine Theatre Arts, Lucy brings over 25 years of experience across ballet, musical theatre, film, and television, and has worked with world-renowned creatives including Susan Stroman, Baz Luhrmann, Kenneth Branagh, Twyla Tharp, Andy Blankenbuehler, Arlene Phillips, and Carlos Acosta. Currently Head of Jazz at Laine Theatre Arts and an All England Adjudicator, Lucy’s credits include A Thousand Blows (Disney+), Guys and Dolls (West End & international), Grease, Dirty Dancing, Game of Thrones, Strictly Come Dancing, and the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Closing Ceremonies. ✨ We’re honoured to have her with us. #MeetTheJudge #InternationalJudge #LucyBanfield

The Performer Lab is a structured mentoring space providing goal focused feedback, dance training and advice tailored to meet each individual where they are right now, supporting them to thrive in the next stage of their journey, whatever that may be. I’m opening a small number of 1:1 Performer Lab spaces. DM for further information Lucy x

JAZZ POP UP CLASS:- We are dancing all over Christmas and New Year with classes and Pop Ups! The amazing Lucy Banfield will be teaching a Jazz Pop-Up Class ⭐️ Wednesday 31st December 1pm Focusing on style, technique, intention and performance skills. Lucy will take you through an industry focused technical warm up, followed by dynamic across the floor sequences, and finishing with a stylistic Theatre Jazz routine. Come prepared to sweat and dance it all out in a safe and supportive space. Heels are optional. Book the Pop Up Class via our Pineapple Dance Studios App or the website “Studio Classes”tab:- pineapple.uk.com #pineappledancestudios #debbiemooreobe #choreography #popupclasses #jazz