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About
Emily Cooper is a classically trained dancer with seven years experience teaching and performing in Australia, Japan, Bali and Singapore. Emily has a Bachelor of Performance Theory and Practice.
John May has taught Drumming Circles for over ten years, and has a Bachelor of Education.  He has worked extensively in education, community and corporate arenas.
She has studied extensively with West African Griot Mohamed Bangoura and has performed as a freelance contemporary dancer from community festivals, to Opera House performances.
John has traveled, lived and worked in several countries - gathering rhythms, stories, dances and experiences.  He has drummed in Guinea West Africa, run corporate events in Singapore and wokshops in Bali.
In their local Blue Mountains community Emily and John are well known for their community-based approach to drum and dance, their high level of skill and the welcoming fun spirit they bring to Hands Heart & Feet workshops, classes and performances.
If you would like to book Hands, Heart & Feet for a performance, we offer a wide variety of performance styles. Please contact us to discuss how we may be able to contribute to your event.
The Hands, Heart & Feet Troupe