NORMGROUND is not a choreographic development programme - it was designed specifically for performance artists. While the intensive programme challenges participants in various aspects, its primary aim is to engage with motivated and open-minded artists whose current focus is pursuing a career in performance.

We hope that during the programme NORMGROUND artists will gain tools to navigate tasks, challenges and unfamiliar industry environments with confidence and ease in the future.

Previous participants of NORMGROUND became performers in UK and international companies, some embarked on their own choreographic journeys, some have gone onto work with Far From The Norm.

Please note: participation in NORMGROUND does not promise future involvement with the company - participants are here to improve and authentically grow as performers, not to act as potential Norm members under the gaze of Botis Seva.

NORMGROUND is led by Far From The Norm Artistic Director Botis Seva and delivered in collaboration with Creative Associates and Performers Victoria Shulungu and Jordan Douglas, providing participants with an opportunity to work with multiple company members.

NORMGROUND is co-designed by Far From The Norm Producer Gabija Cepelyte, a well respected producer and dance artist working within Hip-Hop and Norm’s Executive Producer Lee Griffiths, who both bring experience of nurturing Hip-Hop performers, makers and artist development offerings. 

Please contact our team on info@farfromthenorm.com.