Dauda Ladejobi
Workshop Leader @Studio 3 Arts
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WORK HISTORY
Workshop Leader @Studio 3 Arts
Workshop Facilitator Over the years, I\'ve directed and contributed to an array of creative workshops addressing unique community challenges, especially emphasising youth empowerment. My expertise has been in guiding young individuals to craft compelling shows, presentations, and express themselves through drama and spoken word. This aligns closely with my work at schools and community collectives, where workshops often delve into specialised subjects like Shakespearean exploration, resilience-building, and cultivating respect.Polka Theatre\'s Home Ed Program (Feb 2022 - March 2023)In this extension of my peer educator role, I spearheaded the Home Ed program at the distinguished Polka Theatre, the UK\'s oldest youth theatre. Catering to budding artists aged 6-14, these weekly drama classes were curated to enhance theatrical skills and confidence. I was entrusted with session planning, skill instruction, and maintaining paramount safeguarding standards at this esteemed venue.Studio 3 Arts\' Big Deal (Sept 2022 - March 2023)I co-led this initiative, teaching drama and spoken word to a versatile age group ranging from 6-18 split into 3 groups. This journey culminated in a multifaceted showcase featuring scenes, monologues, and original poetry. Among the highlights were filmed sequences and a unique horror-comedy radio play. I took on the additional responsibility of editing these pieces, ensuring their optimal presentation.
EDUCATION
Anglia Ruskin University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, 2:1
ABOUT DAUDA LADEJOBI
From the age of 15, I was deeply immersed in the arts, starting as a participant in a weekly youth group. Here, we employed drama and music to address local community issues. Through collective discussions, we determined our focal points, then creatively manifested solutions. This collaborative approach has deeply influenced my creative journey. As a performer and poet, I\'ve had the privilege to collaborate with esteemed organizations such as the BBC, Barbican, Sadlers Wells, Thames Festival Trust, and Walthamstow Council, among others. These engagements not only amplified my experiences but also allowed me to deliver workshops and masterclasses. In these sessions, I mentor participants on harnessing personal and societal concerns as catalysts for artistic expression—spanning music, drama, and poetry. Projects I\'ve spearheaded touch upon pressing issues like mental health, ethnicity, and male violence, always tailored to resonate with the audience\'s unique context. I am a proud co-founder of \"Spoken, Not Stirred,\" a monthly poetry night and arts initiative in Barking and Dagenham. Our reach has expanded with workshops throughout London and active participation in community festivals. Another venture close to my heart is the \"Speak Up\" program, focusing on engaging schools and youngsters in dialogues on mental health through diverse art forms. In addition to my initiatives, I\'ve been entrusted with exhilarating commissions. Notably, I\'ve crafted a national learning resource for The National Windrush Monument and have penned pieces for esteemed bodies such as the Faith and Belief Forum, Royal Docks, Thames Trust Festival, and a myriad of other organizations. 2023 marked the inception of \"Ideate Ed\"—a venture co-established with industry peers. It\'s an educational enterprise marrying equity and innovation, central to its offerings and ethos.
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