LACHLAN HALL

Deputy Head of Dance (Contemporary) & Youth Program Coordinator

Lachlan Hall is a highly respected choreographer, educator, and dance artist dedicated to shaping the next generation of contemporary performers. As Deputy Head of Dance (Contemporary) at Transit Dance, he plays a pivotal role in mentoring students through rigorous technical training, choreography, and professional development.

A graduate of the New Zealand School of Dance, Lachlan refined his artistry under world-class choreographers before expanding his studies with Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company in Israel and training across Europe. In 2015, he was selected for Transit Dance’s inaugural Professional Pathway course, quickly becoming a founding member of Transit Dance Company under Paul Malek’s direction.

Lachlan has performed in a variety of major works and re-staged repertoire by esteemed contemporary artists, including Amy Hollingsworth, Cass Mortimer Eipper, Stephanie Lake, Nils Christie, Rami Be’er, Mats Ek, Adey, Michael Parmenter, and Malia Johnston. His standout stage credits include the premiere of Stephanie Lake’s Colossus and a principal role in the award-winning Yours Truly, which toured regionally in 2017.

As a choreographer, his critically acclaimed Suite 13B toured regionally in 2024, solidifying his reputation as a rising force in contemporary dance. In addition to his choreographic achievements, Lachlan leads the Transit Youth Training Program, ‘Elevate’, preparing emerging dancers with the technical excellence, artistic development, and industry insight necessary for a career in the Performing Arts Arena.