Talk to Tomorr Kokona: Artistic Director

It is Tomorr Kokona's enthusiasm, original thinking and utter commitment to improving lives, particularly children's lives that has created Culture and Arts, and made it such a highly respected and successful organisation.

Now a proud father of two and well settled into life in London, Tomorr fought his way through the Albanian communist regime to become one of the country's most promising dancers and choreographers before "defecting" on a ballet tour of Spain.

There he learned Spanish fluently, and worked with the Classical Ballet of Madrid, before coming to London, learning English, and becoming involved with the Laban Centre for Movement and Dance.

Tomorr is passionate about teaching contemporary and folk dance and also has vast experience of working with students and young people at risk of offending, including new arrivals to the UK.

This lead him to in 2000, start Culture and Arts, with a personal mission to really make a difference to the lives of children - and enable them to learn what he had learned: that you can, if you think you can.

So there is no-one better for you to talk to: click here to make contact with Tomorr

Andy Marino: Production & Research

Andy has been with Culture and Arts since 2007. As a project researcher and producer Andy has brought his media and writing expertise to the company by enhancing our project delivery and media outreach.

His previous work includes two biographies, freelance writing and script consultation for ITV, CTVC, The History Channel (US) and BBC4 among others.

Sejal Sedani: PR and Marketing manager

Sejal has over 15 years of dance performance and choreography experience and specializes in Bollywood, Indian Folk, contemporary and street dance. In 2005 she launched her own dance school: 'Dancevibes', to promote dance as a fun, complementary form of exercise by offering courses in Bollywood and Urban dance. Alongside teaching, Sejal is an artistic performer and performs regularly at national and international events.

Tia Hassan: Project Manager

Tia has vast experience as a freelance Dance Manager and Arts Project Co-ordinator.

She has worked on a wide range of creative projects in both the commercial and non-commercial sectors. Tia has worked successfully with renowned organisations such as the Greater London Authority for China in London Performing Arts Event and London East Dance.

Annette Brandanger:
Project Assistant & Dance Teacher

Annette is an experienced freelance dance artist based in London and has worked in the dance business for over 10 years. She is part of the Culture and Arts team where she specializes in contemporary dance and creative workshops. Annette graduated from the Laban Centre London in 2000 (Dist) and Transitions Dance Company in 2001 and although is mainly contemporary trained, has also studied RAD Ballet, Matt Mattox and Street Jazz/Funk, and other disciplines such as Capoeira.

David John: Dance Teacher & Choreographer

David is a dancer and choreographer with many years' experience on the professional stage. Since graduating in 1995 with a BA in Contemporary Dance and Choreography at London Contemporary Dance School, he has worked with, among others, Fluid State Dancers, Scottish Dance Theatre, H2 Dance, Kokona Dance and The Flying Gorillas.

Marsha Carrington: Dance Teacher & Choreographer

Marsha started dancing at the age of four and has been in the entertainment business for more than 25 years. Marsha has travelled to America to choreograph a televised fashion show and in the UK, has worked as a professional dancer, actor and model.

Marsha would like to pass on her experiences to benefit children and young adults. Her classes are hugely enjoyable and students often inspired to become successful professionals.

Charlotte Spencer: Dance & Movement Teacher

Charlotte trained at London Contemporary Dance School trained at London Contemporary Dance School, graduating with a First Class BA (Hons). Since then she has danced with a wide range of choreographers including Rick Nodine, Jan de Schynkel and Laurent Cavanna.

She currently dances with the Marguerite Caruana Galizia and Ajose-Cutting Dance Company as well as teaching movement studies and collaboration skills at Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She also teaches dance in schools across North-West London for Culture and Arts.