Opened 14/08/2026

The Physical Muse

Curated by Jane White

A collaborative project between Bournemouth Film School and TheGallery

About our exhibits

Falling Together by Emilie Bouet Conran – Summer 2025

Starring Emilie Bouet Conran and Ishan Mahabir-Stokes

This short film explores the human desire to dance amongst a collective. The viewer journeys with two dancers between a museum, ‘heaven’ and ‘the other place’ in a choreographic enquiry exploring introspection, collectivity and transcendence through dance as cathartic release.

Music: Falling Together by Jamie xx and Oona Doherty 

Silence – The Sound of Me – Winter 2023

Inspired by the book Silence, in the Age of Noise by Erling Kagge, this collaborative dance performance explored what silence means to each of us and its power in modern life.

Do we crave it or does it scare us? And what does a dancer do, when they need both sound and silence?

A collaboration between BA (Hons) Dance, BA (Hons) Performance Design and Film Costume and BA (Hons) Make-up for Media and Performance.

McQueen – The Maker and the Muse – Winter 2022

Inspired by the man behind the mask, McQueen – The Maker and the Muse was an original piece of contemporary dance theatre, taking inspiration from the people and places that shaped the designer, the demons that plagued him and the legacy he left behind.

Performed by second-year BA (Hons) Dance students, in collaboration with the BA (Hons) Performance Design and Film Costume course, this work was in performance at the Ocean Theatre, Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth.

The Fairytales We Should Tell Our Daughters – Spring 2021

When COVID-19 closed the theatres, AUB Dance responded to the newly shifted creative climate and made its first full-length film.

Drawing together an amazing creative team for choreography, film, editing, costume, makeup and music composition, The Fairytales We Should Tell Our Daughters was created. Our legacy to the fact it was still possible to make art, even when the world had shut down.

Based on the poetry of Nikita Gill, the cast and crew worked on location at Deans Court, Wimborne and in the Ocean Theatre at Pavilion Dance South West, to produce a unique digital performance response, at a time when the world had gone a little mad.

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Two dancers on a dark stage, one standing in the foreground and the other balancing in a raised pose on a lit platform behind.

A dancer in a blue feathered costume leans forward in the foreground, with another blurred performer behind against a softly lit stage backdrop.

A woman in a green coat stands in tall grass with her head tilted back, surrounded by dense woodland and a tree trunk on the left.

Meet the curator

Portrait of J White next to street art with the words "Follow your dreams" in a frame.

Jane White Course Leader and Senior Lecturer – BA (Hons) Dance, Movement and Creative Practice

SFHEA

Email me jwhite@aub.ac.uk

Two Arts University Bournemouth student performers in the middle of a dance routine. One student has their head on the other's shoulder. The student in front is holding the other's head in their hands.

An Arts University Bournemouth student pulls a pose in mid-air, arms raised, having jumped from some steps outside Bournemouth Pavilion.

A group of BA (Hons) Dance students in costume performing at Day of Dance 2024 on AUB Campus.

An Arts University Bournemouth student performer wearing large goggles with bright orange accents, mid-performance with a serious expression on their face.

An Arts University Bournemouth student performer kneeling in a dark space with their arms and hands raised.

Two performers pulling poses in the centre of a drawing studio while a circle of artists draw them.

An Arts University Bournemouth student dancer posing during a performance at TheGallery, with a piece of AI generated artwork in the background.

A BA (Hons) Dance student in partial silhouette, several spotlights shining down behind them. Their body is tilted towards the left and one arm raised over and touching their head.

Four Arts University Bournemouth student performers smiling and dancing in black outfits while performing a routine on campus as part of the Day of Dance event.

About Bournemouth Film School

Bournemouth Film School is recognised as one of the UK's leading specialist film schools outside London. Its graduates have gone on to work across film, television, advertising, streaming platforms and independent production companies, with many contributing to award-winning productions worldwide.

With over 60 years of experience, it provides students with the opportunity to develop both technical expertise and artistic confidence within a professional learning environment. They gain practical experience throughout every stage of the filmmaking process, from developing original concepts and screenplays to directing, cinematography, sound, editing and post-production. Learning takes place using industry-standard studios, professional camera equipment, lighting systems and editing facilities, helping students build the skills expected within the contemporary film and television industry.

One of BFS' defining features is its collaborative culture. Actors, writers, animators, costume designers, makeup artists and visual effects specialists all work alongside one another, reflecting the teamwork that drives professional film production. These interdisciplinary projects encourage creativity, communication and problem-solving while preparing graduates for careers across the screen industries.

Located within the creative community of AUB, BFS offers an environment where innovation, experimentation and storytelling are central to the student experience. By combining professional facilities with practical learning and industry engagement, the school supports emerging filmmakers in developing their creative voice and preparing for successful careers in film, television and digital media.