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Alys Davies - Dancing with Authenticity

Alys Davies

Dancing with Authenticity

In the heart of the Wye Valley, amidst the picturesque landscapes of South Wales, resides Alys Davies—a freelance dance artist whose elegant movements and raw intricacy captivate audiences far and wide. With a penchant for infusing authenticity into her art, Alys weaves a tapestry of emotion and expression through her agile body, inviting viewers into a world of imagination and introspection.

Alys's journey into dance began at age 11 when she discovered an after-school club that ignited her passion for movement. For Alys, dance offered a sanctuary—a means of expressing herself physically in a world that often demanded verbal communication. Through the meticulous attention to detail that dance requires, Alys found solace and refuge, embracing the opportunity to convey her innermost thoughts and emotions through movement.

As an introverted person and artist, Alys exudes a sense of calm and grace, drawing audiences into her inner world. She values authenticity and representation, both in her work and in her life, striving to illuminate the multifaceted nature of the human experience through her artistry. For Alys, the beauty of art lies not only in aesthetic movements but in the raw vulnerability of artists on stage—their doubts, mistakes, and moments of genuine emotion.

According to Alys, art devoid of authenticity is hollow, lacking the depth and richness that comes from embracing the complexities of human existence. She focuses on creating realistic and gritty work, where aesthetically pleasing movements are a natural by-product of her genuine emotion. With every movement she makes, Alys's body becomes a vessel for storytelling. 

For Alys, her career is a fluid journey of self-improvement and discovery, a continuous path of growth and evolution. She seeks to broaden her horizons as a choreographer, infusing her work with those core values of authenticity and representation. Alys’ art is deeply intertwined with her personal growth, encompassing self-awareness and self-expression.  

Dance, for Alys, is more than a profession—it is a lifeline, a means of making sense of the world and finding her place within it. With unwavering determination and a positive outlook, she is committed to continuing her artistic journey until she has expressed everything she needs to say.

Beneath the veneer of seriousness and intensity, Alys also possesses a light-hearted side, reminding us that behind every artist lies a multifaceted individual with layers of depth and complexity waiting to be shared.

In Alys Davies, we find not just a dancer but a storyteller, a lovely example of authenticity, illuminating the human experience through the art of movement.



Written by: Lena Smith

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Photography by: Mefus Photography

Funded by Arts Council Wales’ Creative Steps Funding.

Krystal Lowe