Junior Cunningham (Motionhouse)

Junior has been Motionhouse’s Rehearsal Director since 2009 and has worked with the company for over 20 years. Originally from Birmingham, UK, he was encouraged to study contemporary dance by his sister when he was 17 years old. He graduated from the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in 2002 with a BPA (Hons) Degree in Contemporary Dance and went on to join Motionhouse as an apprentice. Junior became a full-time dancer in January 2003 and during his time at the company has performed in over 20 productions.

Founded in 1988 by Louise Richards and Kevin Finnan MBE, Motionhouse creates world-class dance-circus productions that tour extensively to rave reviews across the globe. The company’s work integrates athletic physicality, powerful narrative, incredible digital imagery, and emotive soundscores, taking its inspiration from common human concerns and our connection to the world in which we liv