Brenda Lee Grech

Biography

Maltese artist Brenda Lee Grech has a diverse portfolio in both theatre and film within the dance sector. Locally, she trained under the direction of Johane Casabene before launching her professional career internationally, spanning over 20 years. She has worked in various capacities with Ballet d’Europe, Scottish Ballet, Rambert, Punchdrunk and Dancers Career Development. As a performer she has collaborated with and performed works by Kylian, Forsyth, Bourne, McGregor, Schecter, Eyal, Cherkaoui, Doyle and many others, touring in Europe, Asia, Australia and the US. Locally she has appeared as the Head Judge in TV talent show Brillanti, 2023 dance series. She first joined ZfinMalta as a rehearsal director under the artistic direction of Paolo Mangiola and was appointed Associate Artistic Director in 2024.

The Associate Artistic Director is a new position within the company responsible for maintaining the artistic integrity of the programme and managing the ensemble of dancers including their training, health, and wellbeing needs. Working closely with the Artistic Director, the Associate Artistic Director is a vital co-ordinating link within ZfinMalta, connecting the work of the studio and the administration of the company and its activity.

During this period of hybridity the Associate Artistic Director is the primary link between the company’s operations and the Artistic Director until they assume their role on a full-time basis in January 2025.