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Contemporary Dancer

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ABOUT ME

Velara is a contemporary dancer, choreographer, and creative collaborator whose work spans stage, screen, and immersive installations. Known for her ability to fuse emotional storytelling with technical precision, she has performed across Europe and collaborated with brands, festivals, and artists worldwide.

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HEY! I AM

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The Dancer Behind the Work

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I create work that sits between structure and instinct  choreography that feels grounded, but never rigid. Im drawn to the small details: a pause, a shift of weight, the breath that changes the energy of a room. For me, movement is both a craft and a conversation. My work often begins with a question rather than an answer. I explore how the body holds memory, how rhythm can reshape emotion, and how presence can turn a simple gesture into something that stays with you. Whether Im performing live, directing movement for film, or co-creating with other artists, Im always chasing the same thing: honesty. 

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My Experience

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Movement shaped for stage and screen

Signature performances and
choreographic work

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Movement Director & Performer — MOVE x NIKE Campaign

Europe

May 2026

I directed and performed in Nike’s cross-city campaign celebrating women in movement. Collaborating with film crews in Berlin, Barcelona, and Paris, I shaped both the choreography and the visual storytelling for the project, which was released globally across Nike’s digital platforms.

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Featured Artist — FRAME Festival

Berlin

Jan 2026

I was selected as one of four international artists to premiere Folded Light, a duet I co-created with choreographer Ayo Rivera. The piece wove together structured partnering with moments of improvisation, and audiences later described it as “tactile poetry in motion” — one of the most meaningful responses I’ve ever received to my work.

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Choreographer & Performer — SOMA: A Live Movement Installation

The Movement House, London

Dec 2025

As both choreographer and lead performer, I directed this immersive installation where audiences moved freely through live, interconnected dance scenes. My goal was to blur the boundaries between performer and viewer, creating an intimate, multi-sensory experience that invited each person to feel like part of the story.

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Lead Performer — LUCID // Dance Film Premiere

Rotterdam International Film Festival

Nov 2025

I played the central role in LUCID, a dance film exploring themes of memory, grief, and transformation. My performance fused fluid contemporary vocabulary with cinematic storytelling, earning praise for its emotional depth and visual precision.

Stage productions, theatre
collaborations, and live direction

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Solo Performer — TRACE

Soho Movement Theatre, NYC

Jun 2026

TRACE was a 12-minute solo where I explored identity through breath and rhythm. It challenged me to balance raw improvisation with structured choreography, creating a piece that felt both vulnerable and precise. When I performed it at the Summer Bodies Showcase, the work was recognized for its intensity and spatial awareness — a reflection of how deeply personal the journey behind it was for me.

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Ensemble — SILENCE

Oslo National Dance Theatre

Jan–Feb 2026

As part of a six-member ensemble, Velara performed in SILENCE, a multidisciplinary production weaving theatre, soundscapes, and contemporary dance. Her role embodied internal resistance and surrender, contributing to a performance described as haunting and atmospheric.

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Awards

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Recognized for work in motion

Best Choreographic Concept

FRAME Festival, 2026

I received this award in Berlin for Folded Light, a duet co-created with Ayo Rivera. The piece was praised for its innovative mix of structure and improvisation, described as “tactile poetry in motion.”

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Featured Artist

Dance Europe Magazine, 2026

Recognized as a Featured Artist for my evolving career across stage, film, and immersive work, highlighting how I merge technical precision with emotional storytelling.

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Best Choreographic Concept

FRAME Festival, 2025

I received this award in Berlin for Folded Light, a duet co-created with Ayo Rivera. The piece was praised for its innovative mix of structure and improvisation, described as “tactile poetry in motion.”

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Emerging Artist Award

Soho Movement Theatre, 2024

Awarded for my solo TRACE at the Summer Bodies Showcase in NYC, noted for its raw intensity and balance between improvisation and structure.

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Residency Fellowship

Studio Line 8, Paris, 2023

Granted a fellowship to develop new choreography exploring breath, rhythm, and collective energy, later presented in a work-in-progress showing.

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Best Choreographic Concept

FRAME Festival, 2026

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woman standing on dock
silhouette of person jumping in mid-air during daytime
A woman flipping over a man, back to back.
Featured Artist

Dance Europe Magazine, 2026

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woman dancing on stage
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Best Choreographic Concept

FRAME Festival, 2025

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woman wearing white top
a couple of people that are dancing on a stage
a ballerina in a black leotard and white tutu
Emerging Artist Award

Soho Movement Theatre, 2024

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a black and white photo of a woman wrapped in plastic
ballet dancer on road beside street lamp
woman in white dress shirt dancing on stage
Residency Fellowship

Studio Line 8, Paris, 2023

woman in black tank top and orange shorts jumping on gray concrete wall during daytime
A woman performs a breakdancing move.
woman in white tank top and gray denim jeans
woman in black long sleeve shirt and black shorts standing on brown wooden floor during daytime
Best Choreographic Concept

FRAME Festival, 2026

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woman standing on dock
silhouette of person jumping in mid-air during daytime
A woman flipping over a man, back to back.
Featured Artist

Dance Europe Magazine, 2026

a woman in a black dress is dancing
woman dancing on stage
woman wearing white crew-neck shirt and black shorts standing on one foot with hands lifted to the side
human black illustration
Best Choreographic Concept

FRAME Festival, 2025

a woman in a long dress reaching up to catch a frisbee
woman wearing white top
a couple of people that are dancing on a stage
a ballerina in a black leotard and white tutu
Emerging Artist Award

Soho Movement Theatre, 2024

woman raising left hand
a black and white photo of a woman wrapped in plastic
ballet dancer on road beside street lamp
woman in white dress shirt dancing on stage
Residency Fellowship

Studio Line 8, Paris, 2023

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A woman performs a breakdancing move.
woman in white tank top and gray denim jeans
woman in black long sleeve shirt and black shorts standing on brown wooden floor during daytime

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Skills

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Fluent in movement and production

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Contemporary Dance (Performance & Choreography)

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Improvisation & Movement Direction

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Dance for Camera & Film

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Collaborative Creation Across Disciplines

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Teaching & Workshop Facilitation

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Contemporary Dance (Performance & Choreography)

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Improvisation & Movement Direction

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Dance for Camera & Film

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Collaborative Creation Across Disciplines

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Teaching & Workshop Facilitation

Let’s Create

Together

Whether you’re casting for a performance, commissioning choreography, or exploring a creative collaboration, I’d love to hear your vision. Let’s bring it to life through movement that inspires, connects, and leaves a lasting impression.

VELARA

© 2026 Velara. All rights reserved.

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Let’s Create

Together

Whether you’re casting for a performance, commissioning choreography, or exploring a creative collaboration, I’d love to hear your vision. Let’s bring it to life through movement that inspires, connects, and leaves a lasting impression.

VELARA

© 2026 Velara. All rights reserved.

Built by Blessing Adewale for you:)

Let’s Create

Together

Whether you’re casting for a performance, commissioning choreography, or exploring a creative collaboration, I’d love to hear your vision. Let’s bring it to life through movement that inspires, connects, and leaves a lasting impression.

VELARA

© 2026 Velara. All rights reserved.

Built by Blessing Adewale for you:)

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