My Gurus – Andrew Hurst

When I started thinking about who my gurus might be, it came as a pleasant surprise that there were recurring themes: diversity in its many forms, dance changing the lives of young people, education, exposure to different cultures, and developing people in general.

Here are a few of the people who have inspired me the most.

Sir Ken Robinson KBE

Always an inspirational speaker and a tireless champion for creativity in education, Sir Ken brings his arguments to life in a genuine, engaging and truly accessible way. His book ‘The Element’ inspired my Masters research thesis.

At One Dance UK, as I become more and more deeply involved in dance education, and in the debate around its place in a broad and balanced curriculum, my admiration for both his passion and his approach to current thinking on creativity continues to grow.