VISION & MISSION
Rosie Kay feels strongly that the arts must have the ability to think with liberty, to speak freely and to make the art you must.
VISION
K2CO is a leading female-led dance company in the UK, creating meaningful and engaging work that challenges societal ideas. Under the direction of Rosie Kay, the company explores controversial subjects, highlighting dance as a powerful tool for human communication. K2CO produces high-quality, politically relevant contemporary dance theatre and use targeted audience engagement, digital distribution, and professional training programs to foster education and technical skills in the dance sector.
INCLUSION
Rosie Kay has worked across various levels in her career, starting with community-based practice. Reflecting on inclusivity, she recognises its deep connection to dance, where collaboration and movement are central. She values the exchange of ideas and skills in creative spaces, bringing together diverse voices to create new work. Rosie welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and viewpoints, encouraging collaboration in the creation of art that reflects the world we live in. She is committed to fostering inclusive environments where all artists feel respected and valued, believing that diversity in thought and expression should be celebrated in the arts.
MISSION
K2CO collaborates with academics, universities, artists, and communities to research and create works, often involving participants recruited through charities on various themes. The company nurtures professionals through a robust training program, preparing them for the workforce while exploring the themes and principles of Rosie Kay’s work. K2CO produces world-class dance, performing at top UK theatres, inspiring audiences and sparking conversation. The company has an outstanding engagement program, embedding training and choreographic skills, and reaching underrepresented participants. K2CO also works at the cutting edge of technology, capturing and distributing new works to a global online audience.