ELIZABETH ROSE ARIFIEN
Born in Derbyshire, England, Elizabeth has consistently explored the voices and themes of those who are marginalized. In this process, her films represent diversity and escapism, seeking to give voice where words seem to fail.
In their projects, such as Creative Dance London and Move Beyond Words, a collective that celebrates the creativity of dyslexic artists, they bring artists together but, above all, generate reflection on inclusion in artistic processes, opening doors and pathways.
@ELIZABETHROSEARIFIEN
2023
DAMSELFLY
The dancers' movements on the sand already establish a degree of difficulty and a distinct rhythm. An atmosphere is created where nature plays a role, on the one hand, of beauty and integration of movements, but also a journey that questions the perfection of traditional dance. The stylized choreographed narrative seeks the completeness of the pair in a journey that ends with the presence and sound of water, an element that conveys calm but also alerts to the omnipresent dynamics of nature's metamorphoses.
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Oscar D'Ambrosio
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DANCE, MUSIC, CINEMA
2025
BOUNDLESS BODY
"Boundless Body: Unmasking the Process," a documentary project available in eight episodes (7 to 22 minutes each) or as a feature film to be determined, chronicles two weeks of the creation of the eponymous live performance. Eight themes are explored: Motherhood, Technology, Neurodivergence, Movement, Costumes, My Story, Conversations, and Performance. It's an invitation to enter the "visceral sphere" of neurodivergent artists, sharing perspectives on creative processes that help understand individual differences within a broad sensory experience. The documentary shows how the soundscapes were created through improvisation, sound effects, and guitar manipulation in a quest to unify diverse procedures such as dance, vocals, costumes, technology, and music.
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Oscar D'Ambrosio
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DANCE, MUSIC, CINEMA
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ELIZABETH
Having grown up in Derbyshire, in the north of England, Elizabeth has consistently explored the voices and themes of those left on the fringes of society. Her films represent the search for truth, the celebration of diversity, and escapism. Through her desire to make the arts more accessible, Elizabeth unites communities and allows her movement to speak boldly and profoundly where words often fail to reach. Dancing, singing, and filmmaking open a door to her innermost feelings. It is a place of refuge, a therapy, and her offering in this life. She continues to react to the world around her and has formed Creative Dance London: a community-focused company that creates transformation through improvisation-based dance works, as well as Move Beyond Words: a creative platform that amplifies the many voices of dyslexic artists. Her collaborative works have been shared at the V&A, Sadler's Wells - Lillian Baylis, Nowness, and the Royal Opera House. I feel immensely proud to boldly move forward, not only for myself but for the next generation of forward-thinking artists.