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FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Karl Newsam is a socially engaged dance artist, choreographer, and facilitator, and the founder of Melt Arts. With over a two decades of experience working across community, education, and professional settings, Karl is passionate about using dance as a tool for connection, empowerment, and positive change.
His practice is rooted in inclusivity, collaboration, and creativity—supporting people of all ages and backgrounds to explore movement, build confidence, and tell their stories. Through Melt Arts, Karl leads projects that centre community voice, promote wellbeing, and champion the transformative power of the arts.
MELT ARTS CIC BOARD

JODY FINDLEY

EMMA BRAMLEY

LUCY BANFIELD

EMMA J THOMAS

ELESHA YARD

JULLIAN GILL
OPERATIONAL TEAM

KATIEANN MCCABE

JADE HARRINGTON

ADAM
BRANDLEY

ERIN
KELLY
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