Artist in Residence - Next Door Dance

Next Door Dance

In residence from 17 October 2026 to 27 March 2027 

Next Door Dance is a community dance company based in Nottinghamshire. Their goal is to give as many people as possible the opportunity to dance, especially those who believe dance is not for them.

Working on projects of all shapes and sizes, they encourage self-expression, authenticity, and inclusion. You’ll find them performing in venues across the East Midlands.

During their residency, Next Door Dance will be based in our artist’s studio at the National Civil War Centre. They will be creating new work inspired by the museum’s collections, along with running workshops for families and visitors of all ages on most Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Stop by between 10am and 4pm to take part or to check out their works in progress. 

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Visiting the studio

You can find our studio on the top floor of the National Civil War Centre. It is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, and is accessible by stairs and lift. Seating is provided. 

Meet the Next Door Dance Team

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Georgina Fazzani-Saunders

Georgina is a freelance dance artist based in Nottingham.

Since graduating in 2010, she has built a diverse career across the East Midlands, working in educational and professional settings. Her creative process is rooted in humour and lived experience, using playfulness and personal stories to shape engaging movement. 

Learn more about Georgina
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Laura Savage-Weeden

Laura Savage-Weeden is a performer, producer, and facilitator based in Nottingham. 

Her work sits at the intersection of dance, community arts, and collaborative project-making, with a focus on supporting inclusive, people-centred creative processes. Laura is interested in how art can build connections, strengthen communities, and open up new ways of working together.

Learn more about Laura
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Emily Minnett

Emily is a choreographer, teacher, producer, and event manager working across Nottingham and the East Midlands. 

She leads community-led projects that place participant voice and collaboration at the heart of creativity. She is passionate about creating inclusive spaces where people of all ages can explore and thrive through dance.

Learn more about Emily

About our artist-in-residence programme

We offer talented creatives a chance to develop their practice and collaborate with diverse communities across Newark and Sherwood. Our artists in residence create new work, develop existing projects, and run creative activities and workshops across the district. 

Previous artists in residence have included writers, artists, video game designers, puppeteers, and performers. Using our local heritage and museum collections as inspiration, our artists in residence bring new perspectives and make a meaningful impact, both on museum visitors and the local community.