Kirsten Tranter
Health coach and producer
My journey to becoming both a health coach and producer might seem unconventional, but to me it makes total sense and it's a perfect blend of my passions…
My Journey
Hi, I’m Kirsten, I’m a theatre-loving, dance, aerial-hoop, yoga fan, with two (spirited) children, a fur-baby and a passion for supporting wonderful people to live the life they deserve and want.
As my parents will tell you I spent most my childhood upside down. Fast forward a childhood where moving was my thing, it’s no surprise that I started to become curious about our bodies and our relation to them. Studying both A level human biology and dance, and then applying for a Physiotherapy course at university, and then at the last minute changing to do a BA Hons in Dance, shows my two passions have always been close to my heart.
During my career in the arts world, I have spent many years facilitating growth, motivation and positive change. For me it all comes down to how people feel - that’s why I do what I do. My life’s passion is to work directly with people to help them achieve success – however that looks. I’m a big believer in celebrating the individual, all whilst working together to achieve great things.
My work as a producer reflects this. I have a passion for working with communities, and particularly those disengaged or marginalised. I believe everyone should have access to creative opportunities and experience the incredible benefits of creative practice.
My work as a health coach champions this. Improving health comes in many forms and ways but ultimately my goal is work with people to improve how they feel themselves and in their bodies.
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My Personal Interests
I have many hobbies - too many to keep up with! I love to go to aerial hoop classes, yoga classes and Brum Pro Class when I get the chance. I don’t feel like me unless I’m moving regularly. I also love to be outside in nature, spending time with my family and the fur baby, so lots of walking, park play and the occasional run. My two strong willed and wild daughters keep me on my toes, but we love spending time being creative, exploring and going on new adventures. I love to travel, experience different cultures and ways of life, so when life allows I’m off exploring the world now with my two mini me’s in tow!
Professional Memberships
Employment and Work Experience
October 2015 - Present Independent Dance Producer & Project Manager
Working on a project basis to support organisations, companies and individuals, including, Nott Romeo & Juliet (Dance4 & Birmingham Royal Ballet), Light Night 2016 (Dance4), U.Dance Selection (Dance4 & DanceXchange), Awakenings (Wise and Carter), Nicola Carter, North Warwickshire Youth Dance Company (Coventry Performing Arts Service), ManMade Youth Company (supported by mac birmingham), Spiltmilk (The Love Project), Navadisha (South Asian Dance Conference), The Line Project (North Warwickshire Youth Dance project), Anjali Dance Company, Dirtmarket, The Mighty Creatives Emerge Programme, and ongoing Producer for Autin Dance Theatre, and Mercurial Dance. Currently on the Critical Mass steering group for the culture programme for Commonwealth games 2022.
October 2014- October 2015 Programme Manager, Pre-vocational and Recreational Dance, DanceXchange
Role included managing the Centre for Advanced Dance Training programme and recreational class Programme. Managing a team of tutors, programme co-ordinators, subject leaders and guest artists. Lead for Children and Young people's, and community projects and programmes.
September 2013 - October 2014 Project Manager, DanceXchange
Role has included being the lead of a multiple projects and running programmes, working with many different partners, artists and participants. Some of the projects have included, Midlands Youth Dance Festival, Strive (an artists training programme for working with marginalised communities), Arts Champions programme (set up by Birmingham City Council), IdeasTap partnership, DanceXchanges' Youth Forum, and other education and outreach programmes.
April 13- August 13 Arts and Marketing Administrator, MAC Birmingham
Role was equally split between two departments. In the arts department I support predominantly on the Next Generation programme for young people aged 14-24, including, events, festivals, entrepreneurial programmes, one to one support for emerging artists, and work with targeted groups. In the marketing and communications department I supported the marketing team with advertising, website updates, social media updates, ticket sales and offers, sales reports, print, distribution and general marketing.
September 2012 – April 2013 Dance Coach, Sport For Life (Shanghai, China)
Role included teaching and leading a variety of dance sessions to adults, and children aged 3 to 16. I deliver sessions in a variety of sessions including schools and compounds across Shanghai. I was also responsible for administrating and advertising for the Dance Programme.
March 10 – August 12 Assistant Producer , Dance4
Role involved supporting Dance4’s Producer, and the Dance Development Managers , across all regional, and national dance programmes. This included event/project management, marketing & artist/venue liaison. Some of these include commissions, touring, producing new work, programming, leadership programmes and artist CPD. My role has also included supporting on Dance4’s Centre for Advanced Training scheme.
September 08- March 10, Project Assistant, Dance4
Role included supporting the team with project management, staffing events and workshops, taking bookings, updating the website and database, updating finance system, PA to Director, general enquiries and office maintenance.
September 08- March 10, Graduate Ambassador, Dance 4
Working as part of a team to devise strategies, resources and a support network to help graduates get work and gain experience, on a regional and national scale.
June 07 – August 08 Freelance Dance Artist, Dudley Performing Arts, Adult Education Services Dudley
Work involved teaching and leading regular classes and workshops to people in different educational and community settings, ranging in ages from 4 to 70, and of many cultures and abilities. Work also involved performing, event/festival management and co-ordination, and administrative work.