Detta Howe
Senior Lecturer and Co-Artistic Director for Mapdance
After graduating from Laban, Detta continued studying for a further year for the Advanced Performance Diploma, receiving a Special Mention for Excellence in Performance. She toured nationally and to Japan and USA with Transitions Dance Company. Detta returned home in 1994 and formed Ginger Dance Theatre, Hampshire’s first professional contemporary dance company. She has made over twenty five works for the company and has toured extensively to venues and schools. Detta has taught and created numerous pieces for people of all ages from schools, colleges, youth theatre and community groups. Most recently she has focussed on primary schools, developing innovative dance works and teaching practice for children and producing INSET courses for teachers.
Detta became a Senior Lecturer and joint Director of mapdance in 2007.