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Amelia Rose Griffin is Mad, disabled, and hard-of-hearing movement-based artist who creates fantastical, immersive worlds that centres innovative inclusive practices, and lived experiences with emphasis on collaboration. A graduate of The School of Dance’s ballet and contemporary dance programmes, her career in contemporary dance has embodied a variety of perspectives. As a company dancer for 10+ years with companies Dorsale Danse, Tara Luz Danse, Propeller Dance and Platypus Theatre, Amelia performed, created and taught across Canada, U.K., Australia, Canada, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, and the U.S.
She creates choreographic works that speak to her lived experience and themes of womanhood, inclusion, disability and Madness; notable choreographic works include innerspace beings (Pique, 2019), Solitude; from there to here (Dulwich Gallery UK, 2018), Stuff Your Distraction (Rich Mix London & Open Online Theatre UK, 2017), Little Girl Inside Me, (The Place London UK, 2018), and The Ghomeshi Effect (touring Canada), and Dreamscapes (touring film festivals 2024-2026) on mental health and her inner landscape with Ghost Rooster Collective.
A recipient of the OAC’s Chalmers Fellowship Award, Amelia further developed her artistry within the Disability, d/Deaf, and Mad Arts industry in the UK, learning from Adam Benjamin, Stopgap Dance Company, Candoco and other disability arts organizations. Amelia is grateful for the community support and mentorship that has contributed to her career; she is deeply committed to long-term sustainability of dance as an artform, investment in artists with disabilities, and growth of Disability, d/Deaf and Mad Arts as an industry standard. She is currently Artistic Director at inclusive dance organization Propeller Dance, and proud to be leading this foundational dance organization into its 20th year in Disability Arts in Canada.
**Cripping Your Workplace October 10, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Moderator: Marjorie Chan Panelists: Amelia Rose Griffin, Cyn Rozeboom, Kalyce Carter Location: Aki Studio** What does it mean to “crip” the workplace? This workshop challenges traditional notions of professionalism and productivity, encouraging organizations to integrate disability culture and justice into their daily operations. Participants will gain strategies for accessible leadership, flexible structures, and cultivating environments where disabled artsworkers can thrive.