Stompin’s Artistic Director to Step Down

It is with deep emotion that Stompin announces Caitlin Comerford’s decision to step down as Artistic Director of Stompin after an incredible 8 and a half years. Caitlin has had an immeasurable impact on our young people, and her vision and dedication have been pivotal in shaping the company’s legacy, Stompin is forever grateful for the years she has devoted to inspiring our community. 

As Stompin navigates this transition, they want to assure everyone that their upcoming Primary Stompin project, will continue as planned under the expert guidance of Rikki Mace and Rachel Moore. Stompin will also be recruiting a new Artistic Director in the coming weeks. 

From Caitlin: “What an immense honour it has been to be a part of the Stompin story. I came to Lutruwita expecting to run a youth dance company making dance shows with professionals and young people. Of course, that has been true, but what I did not expect was to have my whole understanding of art making, community, and what family is reimagined in the most spectacular and magic way. 

Stompin is unlike anything I have come across in the dance industry. This is especially true because of the young people that make up the Company. They are the undercurrent, the heart-beat- they are astonishing. Each young person who I have had the privilege of working with has shaped the artistic vision and the development of each show and project.

As I step out of my role at the Company that I love so dearly, I am grateful for everything it has afforded me and know with astounding clarity that it is the community that makes Stompin magic—not any one individual. I hope to be part of that community forever. I want to acknowledge the tremendous support and love I have had from my “partners in dance,” Alison Wilkes, Mary Shannon, Freyja Wild, and of course Rachel Moore. How fortunate I have been to work alongside these inspiring, kick-ass women.

From now until forever – pump up the jam until your feet are Stompin’.”

Caitlin’s spirit, vision, and energy will remain deeply woven into the fabric of Stompin, and her contributions will always be a core part of who they are and what they do. Join Stompin in celebrating Caitlin’s incredible journey and the bright future ahead for Stompin on social media.

Caitlin Comerford Stompin, Image credit Stompin