@DavidBlakeus

Creative Director | Artist | Speaker | Played Banzai in Disney’s “The Lion King” | Inaugural Director Urdang, City University of London

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Joined November 2019
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Speaking at the DEPA conference in partnership with The Open University at Brixton House. decolonising-education-for-p…
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Looking forward to presenting at the Black British Theatre Awards this year!
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Blake Arts “Echoes of Connection” 2025 Choreographer: David Blake Where Creativity Meets Community
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We are ready!! Blake Arts Company Class! For more info! Email us at [email protected]
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In celebration of Black Futures Month, we invited staff and students to share their experiences of Black excellence 👏 Thank you for your brilliant contributions, what a wonderful way to end the month ⬇️
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David Blake was one of the longest-serving cast members in The Lion King. This #BlackFuturesMonth he shares his journey from performing in the West End to joining the Department of Performing Arts at City St George’s ⬇️ ow.ly/5USf50TWbvL
A photo of David Blake standing in a suit in front of the Lion King logo

ALT A photo of David Blake standing in a suit in front of the Lion King logo

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The Lion King’s 25th Anniversary
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“Dare to dream beyond boundaries and watch as your career unfolds into something extraordinary” - David Blake
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With the Team for “Full Out Friday”. Urdang, City St. George’s, University of London. #urdang #citystgeorgesuniversityoflondon #citysport
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“Sustainability is not about doing less harm, but about doing more good” #Urdang #thebighello
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Mentoring is key to unlocking potential and fostering growth #citybuddies #urdang #bighello
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Check out the amazing work that DEPA is doing! decolonising-education-for-p…
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Michaela Mabinty DePrince. 🕊️ DePrince started her professional ballet career at Dance Theatre of Harlem, making history as the youngest dancer to be featured in principal roles. #MichaelaMabintyDePrince #RestinPower
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Come see David Blake’s Blake Arts at @BOPJazzUK Jazz Arts Rewired: Up Close and Personal @ThePlaceLondon
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theplace.org.uk/events/jazz-…
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David Blake named inaugural academy director of Urdang at City jamaica-gleaner.com/article/… via @jamaicagleaner
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David Blake retweeted
The Stage
@TheStage8 Feb 2023
Actor, lecturer and choreographer David Blake, who is currently performing in the West End production of The Lion King, has been appointed academy director of @theurdang bit.ly/3jHoEZg
David Blake in front of a light brown background looking at the camera. He is wearing a mustard-yellow roll neck jumper

ALT David Blake in front of a light brown background looking at the camera. He is wearing a mustard-yellow roll neck jumper

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An evening out with the lovely Melonie M’Kenzy. #Good #Shenzi #Banzai #london #styling
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Happy to announce that Blake Art’s latest project was nominated for an award.
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