Elien Hanselaer
Dr. Elien Hanselaer is an actor, theatre maker and acting tutor in the United Kingdom and Belgium. Having completed her studies at KASK in Belgium and East 15 Acting School in the UK, Hanselaer performed with renowned international companies, including Dash Arts, Odin Teatret, and KVS.
In 2018, she received the esteemed Northern Bridge award, providing funding for her practice-based research on co-performer connection. Hanselaer’s research delves into the intricate dynamics of performers’ connections, exploring avenues for improved connectivity and investigating the transformative potential of a creative ideology that places co-performer connection at the core of the artistic process. Her research also translates to her work as an acting and spatial awareness tutor at Conservatorium Antwerpen and the International Opera Academy.
Currently, Hanselaer spearheads Korte Keten, an ambitious four-year arts project in Belgium that centers on nurturing cultural connections, encouraging artistic collaboration and forging meaningful relationships between artists and communities. For this project, she will direct two participatory productions this season. In addition, she will also be performing with DESCHONECOMPAGNIE in a Falstaff production.
