What We Do

IAMFlow CIC aims to create opportunities and access to arts, health & wellbeing group activities for underserved communities facing isolation and inequalities related to social, financial, mental, and/or physical challenges.IAMFlow offers a diverse range of creative workshops designed to enhance both physical and mental well-being while fostering a connection with nature. These engaging activities could include circus arts, dance, yoga, qigong, tai chi, physical theatre, and storytelling. Additionally, they provide participatory performances that encourage creative involvement and self-expression, helping to reduce feelings of isolation and cultivate a sense of community belonging.The activities provided also extend to nonprofit organisations, including voluntary groups, charities, and other social enterprises, offering workshops and training designed to develop transferable skills that enhance community agency and wellbeing.The inclusive and creative nature of the activities increases access to a safe and nurturing environment for participants to explore their emotions, express themselves creatively, and develop a deeper understanding of their own physical and emotional bodies in connection with the natural environment.

The Team

IAMFlow CIC is a collective of artists based in the South East of England with extensive experience in theatre, circus arts, dance, and health & wellbeing. Their focus is on delivering eco-somatic workshops and producing interactive performances that delve into our connections with ourselves, one another, and our environment.Through these initiatives, they strive to cultivate an inclusive community where creativity intersects with health and well-being. They encourage participants to discover new perspectives and adopt sustainable practices. Their workshops are designed to be accessible to all, providing a nurturing space for individuals of varying backgrounds and abilities to engage in meaningful artistic expression.By integrating elements of nature and the arts, they hope to inspire personal growth and collective harmony, empowering individuals to contribute positively to the world around them.

Celia Mendizabal

Celia Mendizabal is a movement facilitator, circus skills teacher, and an instructor in qigong and tai chi. She integrates these practices into her choreographic creation, focusing on themes of human connection, resilience, and transformation. With over 30 years of experience as a performer across various art forms, including circus, dance, and physical theatre, Celia brings a wealth of knowledge to her craft. She is a co-founder of Circle of Two, an acrobatic theatre company that tours internationally, presenting performances at circus, theatre, and outdoor festivals. Celia holds a bachelor's degree in Theatre Practice and Circus Arts, as well as a Master's degree in Theatre Studies. Additionally, she is a member and director of SpiralArts Dance Theatre CIC, an inter-generational and cross-disciplinary community of artists committed to creative exploration.

Beatrice Perini

Beatrice Perini is an independent artist and health & wellbeing professional, with over 20 years of experience as a choreographer, movement director and consultant in the field of dance, circus, and contemporary theatre, creating and performing site-specific and outdoor work both in the UK and abroad.
Her experience also extends to devise and deliver tailored inclusive creative workshops and educational programmes, regularly working with companies such as Anjali Dance and AWA Dance.
Organisations she’s collaborated with are GLA, Culture Mile and Southwark Council. Other companies she’s worked with include Arts and Gardens, Tangled Feet, Scarabeus Theatre, All or Nothing Aerial Dance Theatre, Candoco, SignDance Collective, amongst others.

Michaela Collings

Michaela is dancer, movement facilitator and choreographer. She holds a postgraduate Diploma in Community Dance from Trinity Laban and teaches as a freelance dance facilitator with various organisations. She teaches dance classes for the over 60s in Age UK centres and dementia care homes, and has experience in working with a variety of ages and abilities, including babies and toddlers, primary school children and SEN schools.
Michaela's approach is rooted in inclusivity and adaptability, ensuring that her classes are accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their physical capabilities or experience level. Her sessions emphasize the joy of movement and the therapeutic benefits of dance, fostering a sense of community and connection among participants.

Daniel Hennessey

Daniel Hennessey is an acrobat, storyteller, juggler, and object manipulator with a BA (Hons.) in Theatre Practice and Circus Arts. He runs his own company and has significant experience in circus and theatre, serving as a technical manager and puppeteer at Tim Davies Design. Additionally, he is a shiatsu massage therapist and reflexologist, leading workshops on massage and body awareness to enhance participants’ wellbeing. In 2020, he founded the Waterway Pickers Staines, a community group dedicated to cleaning local waterways and promoting environmental awareness through various events.. Daniel’s diverse expertise enhances the arts, wellness, and environmental initiatives, demonstrating how these fields can intersect for positive change and a more sustainable world.

Projects and commissions

Since becoming a Community Interest Company in April 2025, IAMFlow has worked on many community arts projects. They organised an interactive event for the 25th anniversary of the Sunbury Embroidery Gallery, involving visitors and performers in a lively, participatory celebration. The organisation also ran creative workshops for children with special needs at Manor Mead School, helping them express themselves and build confidence.Looking ahead, IAMFlow plans to launch a dance project as part of the Global Water Dances initiative, honouring waterway cleaning volunteers in the local area and encouraging community participation. They also secured funding for arts workshops at Ashford Youth Centre, starting in September, to offer young people chances to learn dance, physical theatre and circus skills. These projects aim to strengthen community bonds, support personal growth, and make arts accessible to all.Overall, IAMFlow has built a strong record of using arts to bring people together and enrich the community. Its future work will focus on expanding these efforts further.

Manor Mead School Workshops

As part of the "Embroidery as a Means of Storytelling" project celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Sunbury Embroidery Gallery, IAMFlow organised a series of special workshops for children with additional needs at Manor Mead School in Shepperton. These sessions aimed to boost creativity through dance, music, and physical storytelling. Participants explored sounds, textures, and colours, encouraging them to express themselves and build confidence. The workshops were well received; carers and teachers reported that children showed increased engagement and displayed more positive behaviour. Here are some of their comments:

"The company were very professional and reliable. They took care to try and make the workshops as accessible as they could for our complex learners. The artists were enthusiastic, warm and positive. We would definitely work with them again""The activities were well structured, engaging and the music was catchy. The adults were very good with the children and it was good that they had plenty of adults. Even with children who struggled to engage, they managed to keep their attention for half an hour. Great".

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