Mayowa Ogunnaike

Dancer

Mayowa is a British-Nigerian contemporary dance artist based in Leeds. Her name means ‘brings joy’ and she aims to encourage that sentiment throughout her practice. 

In 2017 she graduated from Trinity Laban with a first class honours degree.  After graduating she joined Phoenix Dance Theatre as an apprentice dancer and has continued to work as a performer for several companies and choreographers including, Uchenna, Ace Dance and Music, Seke Chimuntengwende and Lea Tirabasso. 

Alongside performing, Mayowa delivers creative and technique classes across the UK and collaborates with artists to create multi-disciplinary work.

Photo credit: Tim Dunk