Bakani Pick-Up is a Choreographer who creates improvisational works centred around practice and methodology on ‘Ways of Being’ within performative structures. Research topics have explored the disassociation between live bodies and screen bodies, decolonising practice and improvisation methodology for creating inclusive performance.

On joining the Artist Advisory Group, Bakani said: “I am looking forward to supporting Yorkshire Dance as part of this round of Artist Advisors. Yorkshire Dance plays a vital role in the community of Leeds and the Arts sector at large, this is a great opportunity to connect artists, boards and local community further with sustainability and inclusivity at the forefront.”