“Jill Crovisier is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist born in 1987 in Luxembourg. She graduated in ballet and contemporary dance from the Conservatory of Esch-sur-Alzette (LU) and continued her studies in China, France, the United States, Indonesia, and Israel. Jill has been working as a professional dancer since 2007, and as a choreographer, videographer, and sound creator since 2013. She also holds a degree in dance pedagogy. Jill’s artistic approach is based on personal experience, observation, and a strong connection to society and people. She is passionate about exploring the intersections between choreographic writing, sound design, and cultural exchange collaborations. Jill’s work emphasises authenticity and realism, using dance to communicate stories about life and identity. She places a strong emphasis on creating work that is inclusive and emotionally engaging, even for those who may not be familiar with contemporary dance. Jill has participated in choreographic competitions such as Hanover, Copenhagen, Stuttgart, Masdanza and was selected at Lucky Trimmer. She won the Luxembourgish Dance Award in 2019 and the PEARLS prize for her short film NILYNDA. In 2021, she created a dance piece (Tanzabend) for the Folkwang Universität der Künste in Essen (DE) among others. After 20 years around the world, Jill continues to collaborate world wide with different institutions, dance companies, young ballets, and universities while remaining an active freelance performer. Her involvement in dance therapeutic projects and creations contributes to expanding the potency of dance to a larger audience. Her dance company JC movement production – Jill Crovisier, created in 2013, is funded by the Ministry of Culture Luxembourg.”