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Susan Hay

Biography

Susan is a choreographer and producer. She is currently setting up her own business to support artists and to manage commercial events/activities.

Susan has worked internationally as a dancer, choreographer and producer. She promoted emerging Scottish artists for several years, showcasing them in The Stamping Ground, as well as setting up a company of 400 traditional Scottish dancers – The Tattoo Dance Company – specifically for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, which is still running today under different management and is seen by millions internationally.

Susan has worked within arts management for many years for dance, music and theatre companies. Most recently, working with the Scottish Arts Council, now Creative Scotland, supporting arts organisations and developing arts and education strategies. Amongst other things, Susan led on marketing and promoting Scottish choreographers and developing the Quality Framework. She also devised training sessions for officers and acted as a mentor.

Susan has also worked commercially for a property development company and for a fundraising events company.

Expertise

  • Building a career as a dancer or choreographer
  • Developing relations with venues
  • Advice on audience development
  • Opportunities in dance education
  • Support with business management

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