Paul Blackman

Originally from Perth – Australia, Paul was thrown literally head first into performing arts by his acrobatic & circus trained mother. Studying at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, then after working with the West Australian Ballet and Buzz Dance Theatre, he left Australia in 2006. Encountering a diverse group of highly regarded and renowned artists along the way within the field of dance and theatre, such as Jan Lauwers (NeedCompany), David Zambrano (MasterDZ), Jasmin Vardimon Company, Jozef Frucek and Linda Kapetanea (RootlessRoot), Jonathan Hollander (Battery Dance Company), Athena Vahla (Hellenic Dance Company) and Felicity Bott (TasDance). 

Having been awarded numerous times for his versatile performing and theatric abilities Paul continues to share his passion with teaching throughout the world in various festivals and institutions, including the forming years of the ‘Dancing to Connect’ programme that has reached over 64 countries worldwide. Currently, he co-directs Jukstapoz Company based in Athens – choreographing for commissioned works throughout Europe, Asia, United Kingdom and Australia.