Bonnie has worked within the disability arts sector for over twelve years. Bonnie identifies as a disabled artist and after completing a bachelor’s degree in Dance Performance, joined Restless Dance Theatre as a performer before taking on leadership and education roles within the organisation.
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Currently Bonnie runs Central, the company’s community dance program, where she works with teenagers and adults and exercises her passion of offering creative dance classes that are inclusive, engaging and fun for all.
Alongside her arts education and practice, Bonnie has a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and has worked within the childcare industry for over eight years. She has a keen interest in research about childhood development, attachment theory, emotional regulation and literacy. Bonnie has two young children with ASD and has first-hand experience and knowledge of working with clients on the autism spectrum.
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Bonnie’s approach to her work is understanding and valuing the trust, security and connection needed when supporting people to feel, express, learn and grow. She is energetic, fun, and enjoys the beach, being active, music and organising.
Bonnie Williams
Dancing through life, and steering with dedication and passion, Emma graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Dance Performance in 2007. The following years saw her perform across Australia and internationally, working with talented and respected artists.
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Emma considers her love of dance and movement to be a great gift in her life, allowing her to grow, express and meet new communities. One being the Restless Dance Theatre where her love of inclusive practice was first awoken.
Stemming from this relationship has been opportunities to develop her skills in education, direction, community enhancement and critical analysis, and awarded her multiple collaborations with disability organisations in Adelaide and across Asia.
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Emma truly enjoys being in service and taking care of others, holding in her heart a special place for the hospitality industry. For two decades Emma spent time in restaurants and kitchens culminating in her managing one of Adelaide’s top tiered restaurants for three years. In 2022, Emma continues to learn as she takes on her newest challenge, a master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapies (Dance Movement). She is present, compassionate, and conscientious, loves to be silly and celebrates diversity in all her work.
Emma Stokes
Our Values
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Creativity
Kindness
Celebration
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