Tiran Willemse: Leeds residency

Thu 29 May 2025

We recently hosted Tiran Willemse, a dancer and choreographer born in South Africa and based in Switzerland, for a residency at Yorkshire Dance, supported by Pro Helvetia.

His performance-based practice explores the body’s physical and emotional depth, using sonic and visual techniques to create somatic and psychological landscapes beyond the human condition.

Tiran joined us for a fortnight, and concluded the residency with an intimate sharing.

Pictures from the sharing below!

Tiran Willemse in a dance studio moves with a people sat around the edge

Tiran Willemse in a studio setting, eyes closed, with hand gestures

Tiran Willemse lies on the floor in a dance studio

People gather in conversation sat in a circle in a dance studio

Tiran Willemse sharing at Yorkshire Dance, 2025. Photo: Solomon Charles-Kelly

Tiran Willemse: Leeds residency

Thu 29 May 2025

This residency was supported by Transform, Pro Helvetia and Yorkshire Dance