Rob HAYDEN (US/BE)

was born in America in 1971. Robert began his studies in movement and theatre at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque in 1991. Between 1995 and 1996 he was invited to work with the Mexican company UTOPIA Danza-Teatro (artistic directors Marco Silva and former Ultima Vez dancer Vivian Cruz). Robert continued his training throughout these and the following years with a multitude of divergent movement and theatrical disciplines, workshops and projects.

He worked with various companies and independent choreographers including Bill Evans, Keshet Dance Co., Q-staff under the artistic leadership of Richard Van Schouwen in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Zack Fuller and Co., Trajal Harrell in New York and Gardzienice in Poland. Robert joined the Belgian company, Ultima Vez, for the creation of “Blush” (2002), and participated in the creation and touring of “Sonic Boom” (2003) “Puur” (2005) “Spiegel” and “Menske”. In addition to touring, Robert regularly teaches workshops both in Belgium and abroad. Most recently, he’s been collaborating with Mala Kline as both musician/sound designer and performer.