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INTRODUCING OUR
T E A M
Jamiel Devernay-Laurence
FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Jamiel Devernay-Laurence is Producer of dance-based experiences for stage, screen, events, in education and professional development.
After trialing the BALLET NIGHTS concept show in October 2021, Jamiel received private investment and was appointed as the Executive Artistic Director In April 2023, - commissioned to deliver multiple performances of his unique vision for a new dance platform and take the concept international.
Working closely with his curated casts of world stars, modern masters, emerging talents and new discoveries, Jamiel is focussed on forging new dance narratives for audiences both experienced and new to dance entirely.
Through entrepreneurship, Jamiel brings his creations to life by collaboratively platforming and curating the work of other artists and harnessing his professional network drawn from his experience as a Performer, Choreographer, Creative Director, Venue Director, and award-winning Filmmaker.
Ross Freddie Ray
DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Ross Freddie Ray is a British Choreographer whose ballets have been performed across the world.
At the age of 28 Ross already boasts an impressive CV with 24 original choreographies in his repertoire. Ranging from Solo and Pas De Deux works to full length ballet productions.
Ross’s choreographic works have been performed in 15 countries, 31 cities and in 39 theatres across the world. Ross also has a passion for dance film and has so far choreographed 5 dance films amassing over 6 million views online.
Ross Freddie Ray is also an International Producer and Artistic Director for a number of different arts and cultural organisations across the globe. In 2023 Ross brought 8 different ballet projects to stage and screen
In 2024 Ross will be developing a further 10 new Ballet projects for the International dance scene.
OLIVIA GODWIN
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Olivia joined the BALLET NIGHTS team in June 2023, and quickly became an essential member of the team, evolving her role to now manage the daily operations of marketing and communication.
Having trained in Classical Ballet growing up, Olivia went on to study History at the University of Edinburgh, specialising in the History of Masculinity, receiving a first and later being awarded the Margaret Balfour Prize for academic achievement.
While studying, Olivia also competed with her University Advanced Dance Company.
Olivia continues to enjoy dancing in her spare time.
STEPHEN CRAMPTON-HAYWARD
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Stephen Crampton-Hayward is a highly experienced Charity Finance and Administration leader with
a business degree focused on Auditing, Accounting and Economics. He currently offers strategic
finance and governance consultancy to a variety of arts, education and social welfare charities,
having stepped down as Director of Finance and Corporate Services for WorldSkills UK in September
2022.
Prior to this he was Managing Director of the Whitechapel Gallery, having worked primarily in
arts charities through his over 25 career, including the Serpentine Gallery, The Lyric Theatre
Hammersmith and the Central School of Ballet.
In a voluntary capacity Stephen sits on the Board of Trustees for the National AIDS and of Paintings
in Hospitals and was Chair of Board of Trustees of Discover Story Centre in East London until
December 2021.
