The Company
Fertile Ground returns to the stage in 2025 with the Harvest, a stunning programme showcasing some of the best emerging dancers from the North East.
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Dancers Hope Brown-King, Berta Admetlla, Maria Giacchetto and Esme Jobey will be performing new work by Renaud Wiser.
THE COMPANY
Every year we recruit a new company of talented professional dancers with strong connections to the North East of England. Each cohort of emerging dancers works with internationally renowned choreographers to create and tour new works. The period of paid engagemnt and the experience the dancers gain during their time with Fertile Ground helps them develop new professional skills, supporting their career development and progression.
To be considered for the position for future seasons, please send your C.V. to audition@fertileground.org.uk using "FG audition" as subject title and sign up to our newsletter for updates.
2025/26
Hope Brown-King - Dancer
Hope is a freelance dance artist from Gateshead, now based in London. She began her training with the Dance City CAT programme at the age of 12 before going on to study for a BA (Hons) at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, followed by an MA apprenticeship with Southpaw Dance Company.
Her movement language is inspired by athleticism, strength, and joy.
Berta Admetlla - Dancer
Berta is a Barcelona-born dancer, now based in the North East of England. She moved to Leeds to study at Northern School of Contemporary Dance, graduating in 2024. During her studies she toured with Opera North’s The Cunning Little Vixen, spent a year as an Apprentice Dancer with Ballet Lorent, and later performed with the company in Snow White.
Maria Giacchetto - Dancer
Maria is a Scottish-born, Newcastle-based movement artist. As a disabled artist she believes in the importance of mixing creative practices to find and explore inclusive ways of working with openness and joy.
Esme Jobey - Dancer
Esme is a freelance dance artist from Newcastle upon Tyne, working in choreography, performance, and drag art.
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