Lewis Major joins FORM Dance Projects as Executive Director

FORM is excited to announce the appointment of Australian arts leader Lewis Major to the role of Executive Director.

Lewis is an award-winning choreographer, director, producer, and creative entrepreneur with a background in sheep shearing and foreground in contemporary dance theatre, honing his skills with contemporary dance luminaries Akram Khan, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Russell Maliphant, Hans van den Broeck, Damien Jalet, & Hofesh Shechter.

As a founding member of Aakash Odedra Company, a Churchill fellow and CEO of his own company, Lewis’ own creative and business endeavours have always championed a local focus with a global outlook, presenting authentic dance works in multiple mediums to diverse audiences at home and abroad.

As a producer, Lewis has helmed several significant European companies, running projects worldwide. He is currently writing a book on entrepreneurialism and innovation in business modelling for arts organisations in Australia.

Paul Selwyn Norton says: “Lewis joins the team at FORM bringing a wealth of entrepreneurial, creative and financial acumen to the role of Executive Director. With Naomi Hibberd elevated into the role of Creative Producer, our executive team is happily complete. As active choreographers, curators and directors, we choose not to leave our artists at the door when we step into work but rather place them centre-stage in all our programming and strategic decisions, ensuring that an excellence in artmaking is continually allied to deep audience engagement and sector legacy. With that priority Lewis is most welcome.”

Lewis Major adds: “As the organisation poses for significant transformation and growth, I am thrilled to be joining FORM with fellow creatives Paul and Naomi. I’ve always believed that artists possess an unparalleled depth of understanding of the art of management and that our insights are crucial in steering authentically engaged artistic vision and creative productivity. I’m energised to contribute to Sydney’s cultural fabric and I am excited by what lies ahead for the city with FORM’s innovative new projects about to go live. Being closer to my favourite beaches in the world is a bonus!”

For more FORM Dance Projects news and updates, visit https://www.form.org.au/

FORM Dance Projects Lewis Major, photo credit FORM Dance Projects