Russell Thorpe
Russell Thorpe is an independent artist, educator and performer based in Boorloo/Perth. In 2013 Russell graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts with a Bachelor of Performing Arts and joined Co3 as a founding dancer in 2015. Since graduating Rusell has worked independently with Barking Gecko Theater Company, Buzz Dance Theater, STRUT Dance, Chrissie Parrot, Lewis Major Projects, Mitch Harvey Company, the Daksha Sheth Dance Company India, Hofesh Shechter’s Uprising & tHE bAD for the Perth International Arts Festival and most recently The Stars Descend by Annette Carmichael Projects. During his time in Co3 Russell toured and performed in Australia working with renowned choreographers such as Gavin Webber, Larissa McGowan, Antony Hamilton, Garry Stewart, Douglas Wright staged by Megan Adams and Raewyn Hill. Russell is currently Co-Choreographer/Co-Director on a brand new hybrid dance/aerial work ASCENT which explores the themes of culture, family, spirit and our sacred connection to each other. creative arts, fostering creativity in all its dimensions in today’s youth.
