Biography
Jade Brider (she/her) is a seasoned performer, visual artist, and the director behind VOiiiD Collective. Returning to Australia over the past four years, Jade has cultivated an ever-expanding passion for multidisciplinary performance, consistently collaborating with a diverse array of artists. Her artistic pursuits boldly challenge perspectives on both personal and global issues, manifesting in unapologetic, hyper-visual, and multimodal works.
Jade's journey in the arts began at the age of 4 in Perth, Australia, where she commenced her dance training. By the age of 12, she had embarked on tertiary classical ballet training at the Graduate College of Dance. At 17, Jade relocated to Sydney to train at Brent Street Studios under the guidance of Jason Winters, Lynsey Waugh, and Rani Luther.
Her global exploration continued as she moved to London to pursue training at the prestigious London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS). Under the mentorship of esteemed teachers and choreographers such as James Cousins, Jeannie Steele, Kate Price, and Wayne Parsons, Jade honed her craft. During her time at LCDS, she had the honour of performing in Beijing at the Beijing Dances' 60th Anniversary celebration with choreographer James Wilton.
Jade's career is punctuated by a diverse experiences, showcasing her versatility:
Career Highlights:
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Director of VOiiiD Collective, Brisbane, Gold Coast, AUS - 2022 ONWARDS
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Received the Lord Mayor Fellowship, Brisbane, AUS 2023
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Workshop Facilitator for Handmade and Recycled Festival, Athens, Greece - 2023
‘Banshee3000 in the Making’ by Jade Brider
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Dancer for Phluxus2 Dance Collective, Edinburgh, UK and Brisbane, AUS - 2022/ 2023 'Angel Monster' Choreographed by Nerida Matthaei
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Clown for Compare the Market, Brisbane, AUS - 2021
JMD x CTM ‘Shocking Shoot’ Advert, Directed by Just Media Design -
Dancer/Creator The Workers Union Ensemble, London, Uk - 2021 ‘Descend’ Composed by Ryan Latimer
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Choreographer for the Institute of Contemporary Arts (BBC), London, UK - 2020 ‘Logging onto Love’ directed by Kate Davies
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Dancer for Paloma Faith, London, UK - 2018
‘Till I’m Done’ produced by Black Dog Films, choreographed by Tony Adigun -
Apprentice then Dancer with Yorke Dance Project, London, UK - 2016 /2017 Directed by Yolande Yorke-edgall
Jade's extensive career also includes collaborations and contributions to various projects globally, spanning dance, film, fashion, and more. With a Honours Bachelor of Arts from the London Contemporary Dance School and a rich background in dance, Jade Brider continues to captivate audiences with her innovative and boundary-pushing artistic endeavours.