Brendon Hansford is a legend in the world of dance, a choreographer to the stars, a movement coach for the masses, and the inventor of a new class at the famous Pineapple Studios called the ‘Mental Health Dance Workshop’. All things considered, he’s a bit of a hero, and we’re delighted that he’s going to be appearing at our Workshop for Better Mental Health this weekend (details and tickets here). Ahead of that, we had him fill in a little questionnaire about his work and thoughts on mental health…

What do you do? 

I am an international celebrity choreographer and movement specialist.

Describe your personal style. 

I love a long fit t-shirt with jeans and hooks

What are you working on at the moment? 

Making my industry a better place to work in.

Why does mental health matter to you?

You can say I’m a case study!

What are the issues most affecting mental health today, from your perspective?

I believe that social media has the biggest part to play in the invisible nature of mental health.

Is there still a stigma around mental health? 

I don’t think it’s a stigma, it’s just a lack of understanding.

How you do look after your own mental health? 

I learn to take time for myself to check in once in a while.

What’s the greatest album to lift your spirits and/or drown your sorrows?

Ed Sheeran – all of them!

Buy half-price tickets to The Workshop for Better Mental Health by using the code BOM.