Freddie Opoku-Addaie, Choreographer & Artistic Director on creating SystemsLAB

In this podcast, British-born choreographer, performer and educator, Freddie Opoku-Addaie shares his journey from East London to studying at London’s top contemporary dance school and going on to create a successful freelance career working with renowned companies such as Clod Ensemble, Candoco Dance Company, Arthur Pita, Wayne McGregor’s Random Dance and more. Freddie is also the Founder and Artistic Director of SystemsLAB, a platform that gives opportunities to a range of artists to showcase their work. Listen to Freddie talk about curating the SystemsLAB mixed bill, featuring the work of THĒO INART, Becky Namgauds, Ffion Campbell-Davies/ tyroneisaacstuart and hip hop legend Jonzi D; through which he raises interesting and important questions about contemporary dance history and the framework and voices within the industry. SystemsLAB Triple Bill is showing 6 March at University of Canterbury and 12 and 13 March at Trinity Laban. Follow Freddie and SystemLabs on Instagram! PRESS PLAY!