BIOGRAPHY
Sam is a passionate creative consultant and performing arts professional with a career that has taken him around the world. Trained in classical ballet, contemporary dance, and musical theatre, Sam has expanded his talents beyond the stage to focus on accessibility and inclusion in the arts.
A licensed Makaton consultant, Sam opened the first MakaTots franchise in the UK, bringing signing through the arts to babies and toddlers. Sam specialises in integrating accessible communication tools, such as the Makaton communication programme, into creative settings; working with children, young people, and families, particularly those with severe or complex medical needs. His innovative approach empowers individuals and communities to communicate, express themselves, and connect through the arts.
Sam’s dedication to inclusivity is evident in his collaborations with schools, healthcare providers, and arts organisations across the UK and internationally. From supporting young performers with additional needs to designing accessible theatre productions, he champions creativity as a tool for breaking barriers and encourages informed decision making, projects-wide.
Quote:
“Creativity is a universal language that connects us all. By making space and expanding one's perspective, or understanding of what it means to have ‘a voice’, we start to unlock potential, a shared experience of acceptance and empathy, towards building stronger communities.”
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BIOGRAPHY
Sam is a passionate creative consultant and performing arts professional with a career that has taken him around the world. Trained in classical ballet, contemporary dance, and musical theatre, Sam has expanded his talents beyond the stage to focus on accessibility and inclusion in the arts.A licensed Makaton consultant, Sam opened the first MakaTots franchise in the UK, bringing signing through the arts to babies and toddlers. Sam specialises in integrating accessible communication tools, such as the Makaton communication programme, into creative settings; working with children, young people, and families, particularly those with severe or complex medical needs. His innovative approach empowers individuals and communities to communicate, express themselves, and connect through the arts.
Sam’s dedication to inclusivity is evident in his collaborations with schools, healthcare providers, and arts organisations across the UK and internationally. From supporting young performers with additional needs to designing accessible theatre productions, he champions creativity as a tool for breaking barriers and encourages informed decision making, projects-wide.
Quote:
“Creativity is a universal language that connects us all. By making space and expanding one's perspective, or understanding of what it means to have ‘a voice’, we start to unlock potential, a shared experience of acceptance and empathy, towards building stronger communities.”