Ellen Finlay

Ellen Finlay is a London-based Contemporary Dance Artist. Originally from Dublin and trained at Trinity Laban, Ellen has a wide range of interests and experience within the arts world, including teaching, choreography and performance. She has worked with choreographers such as Gary Lambert, Jessica Wright and Marina Collard whilst training, as well as performing and presenting her own work across London in venues such as Southwark Platform and the Artworks Elephant. She is currently a member of Emily May Dance Theatre and a cast member of “The Army”, a new work by Anton Mirto.

Ellen is interested in politically motivated work that provokes conversation and engages audiences.

Bandyman’s Land

Bandyman’s Land is Ellen Finlay’s latest work, created in collaboration with and performed by Ciara Lynch. Bandyman’s Land is a solo that explores of bodily autonomy through movement and text, and is fearlessly performed by the talented Ciara Lynch. It is inspired by the many Irish women who have pursed the right to ownership of their own bodies, and who are still doing so.   It was first premiered in its early stages at The Unapologetic Feminist Festival in London in December 2016. The work has since benefited from two weeks of residency space through the Brook Dance programme in Shawbrook, Ireland, under the mentorship of Marguerite Donlon and Anica Louw.  

Below is a trailer created by Anica Louw of the performance on Shawbrook Forest Stage. Many thanks to Shawbrook for their continued support.

If you wish to get in contact with Ellen regarding teaching, choreography or performance opportunities, or any questions about her current practice, please get in touch!

Contact:  ellenfinly@gmail.com