The Helen Parlor Dance Bursary

Helen‘s passion and fire for dance continues in her memory through the Helen Parlor Dance Bursary, now in its third year.

 

Helen played a crucial role in uplifting the art of dance in Milton Keynes. She paved the way for dance professionals, nurtured the talents of aspiring dancers, utilised the power of the arts to energise communities, and brought incredible performances to Milton Keynes for the enjoyment of the public.

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To honour Helen Parlor, this project continues her legacy.

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In collaboration with MK Community Foundation and MK City Council, an endowment fund has been established to provide support for dancers and choreographers in Milton Keynes with an annual grant and mentoring with established artists. .​​

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We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026-27 Helen Parlor Dance Bursary, Miroslava Gonzalez. 

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Miroslava Gonzalez is a Mexican contemporary dance artist based in the UK. Her practice explores identity, belonging and social change through choreography, improvisation and community engagement. She graduated with an MFA in Choreography from the University of Roehampton in 2019.

 

Alongside creating performance work, she has spent over a decade developing creative programmes with young people and communities. She is passionate about making dance accessible and creating spaces where people feel seen, connected and empowered. She is currently developing I Made Room for Her, a new dance work exploring motherhood, identity and healing.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​