What is the best thing that I love about my work?

Dance is the way I express myself best and I get to do it everyday! I do so many styles of dance too so it always remains fresh for me and I stay constantly challenged

What is my idea of perfect happiness?

Doing all the things I love and all my friends and family doing the same. Being able to spend time with the people I love.

What is my greatest fear?

Failure but people only fail when they give up and I never will so I guess I don’t have a fear 🙂

What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?

Being stubborn! It’s getting better but I still have a long way to go.

What is my greatest extravagance?

Clothes and Jewellery. I am a typical girl who loves to shop and look cool.

On what occasion would I lie?

To save the people I love.

What is the influence of role models, in my work and in my life?

My mum and my late father influenced me to never ever think anything is beyond me. I can do anything I put my mind to and I apply this to everything in my life.

What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work?

The lack of funding and poor treatment for dancers really upsets me. I try to make sure that I am strong deterrent by being tactful about what work I choose.

When and where was I the happiest, in my work?

When I am allowed to be myself and create freely or when I feel like I’ve understood the choreographic vision.

If I could, what would I change about myself?

I would trust myself a bit more. Sometimes I allow doubt to catch me out even though I know deep down I have it together.

What is my greatest achievement in work?

Dancing for The Princess Ann in Stratford on behalf of Sadler’s Wells.

What is my most inspirational location, in my city?

I love Shoreditch because it’s super diverse. I was born and raised in East London so anything in east makes me happy and inspires me to work hard and give back.

What is my favourite place to eat and drink, in my city?

At the moment I love Busba Eathai but I’m always looking for a new spot because I love food! Haha.

Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?

My friends and family are always cheering me on. I am so grateful and blessed to have them.

Whom would I like to work with in the future?

Lots of people! Hofesh Shechter, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, RubberBand Dance group, Fabulous Beast, Lost Dog and Jonzi D. They’re all inspiring and amazing.

What project, in the nearby future, am I looking forward to work on?

I am currently working with Vincent Dance Theatre and I am soo excited to see how it turns out. I am also doing a project with Hofesh Shechter in the Tower of London in 2018!

How can you contact me?

Facebook: Valerie Ebuwa. Instagram: valerie_ebuwa and email; valerie.ebuwa@gmail.com