Debbi Purtill

Originally from the Midlands, Debbi trained at the Northern School of Contempoary Dance where she is now a dance technique lecturer and regularly takes a variety of choreographic commissions. She also lectured for Newcastle College HND in dance.

As well as founding her own company in 1995, she continues to work as a freelance dancer and choreographer. Debbi has worked as a dancer and rehearsal director for many of balletLORENT's productions including ballet in Shriek, The Ball, La Vie des Fantasmes Erotiques et Esthetiques, The Ferryman, la nuit intime, Angelmoth and Designer Body.

Photograph: Andy Taylor