Edward Lloyd (they/them) is a performance artist, facilitator and researcher exploring the relationship between dance, community building and activism. They use somatics and voice work to re-imagine collective healing practices and employ joy as a strategy to resist dominant power structures.

Edward has worked as a performer with, among others, Marina Abramović, Kris Verdonck, Ula Sickle, Nacera Belaza and LA(HORDE). His most long-term collaboration has been with Emio Greco and Pieter C. Scholten (ICKamsterdam) with whom he toured extensively and also worked as a Rehearsal Director.

They hold a BA in Ballet and Contemporary Dance from Rambert School and are currently completing an MA in Performance Practices at ArtEZ University of the Arts. 

As an extension of their artistic practice, Edward hosts regular strength training classes for the queer community in Amsterdam. They are also a certified Yoga teacher and Restorative Social Justice practitioner.