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Choreographer, Dancer, Teacher

Australian Choreographer, Dancer and Teacher Janis Claxton, is based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

She is Artistic Director of Janis Claxton Dance.

Janis Claxton in Skin Beyond Skin

Janis Claxton has more than 20 years of International experience as a dance artist.

Renowned for her solo work, she has worked as an independent dancer and with companies in several countries.

With an ongoing passion and commitment for movement research her reputation as a teacher traverses the globe. She has worked extensively in professional, community and educational dance settings and has choreographed solo and company works, community projects and children’s theatre.

Janis is an Associate Lecturer at the Scottish School Of Contemporary Dance, regular guest teacher at Dance Academy Arnhem (NL), and teaches, choreographs and performs throughout the UK and abroad.

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: Choreographer, Dancer, Teacher

"She has a compelling stage presence and a distinctive choreographic voice."

Venue Magazine
: Choreographer, Dancer, Teacher

"From the first breath Claxton holds us with her presence. Using only the most vital elements the work is about finding freedom in movement. Nothing more, nothing less."

Dance Theatre Journal