YAMI 'ROWDY' LöFVENBERG
Yami describe herself as a mover who directs and a director who moves.
a multidisciplinary artist at the intersection of movement, theatre, and cross-art.
She works in devised, collaborative spaces with a mission to amplify Black voices on and off stage, champion intersectional female empowerment, and foster an inclusive, inspiring arts sector.
Passionate about bold, boundary-pushing new work, Yami thrives alongside creatives who challenge the status quo. Her storytelling blends character, comedy, physicality, and text, shaped by a deep-rooted love of Hip-Hop culture and a rich background in dance.
Known for her adaptability across ages, abilities, and art forms, Yami’s "edutainment" style — education meets entertainment — makes her a true trailblazer in contemporary performance.
Testimonials
"Yami has a bold and refreshing take on working in the industry as a movement director, She is a powerhouse of creativity and knowledge. I learnt so much from her process, attention to detail, and how her style shines in her works. This experience has inspired me to pursue this career and define my own practice in the future. "
-Mila Fernandez
"Yami's presence in a room inspires creativity, brings energy and she has an incredible way of translating stories to movement that both supported my artistic vision and allowed the audience to feel included in the show creation."
She is a fantastic guiding force, making creation really with her a pleasure.
-R. Solomon
"Yami is magical to work with. Her skill in creating punchy, dexterous and beautiful movement is phenomenal.
She harnesses the power of actors bodies and transform it into gorgeous movement sequences, while having an accessible, dynamic and flexible approach"
- Rob Watts Theatre Centre
" Yami is very hard-working, honest, passionate and respectful of project deadlines. Alongside being highly professional, she brings such vibrant energy into the room! Yami has this very inspiring intuitive creative mindset that once you tell her about an idea, she will help open your mind in more depth into what the project can be" - Symone
"Yami is an incredible presence to have in a rehearsal room. She is a collaborative and supportive member of the team and her movement work on our production was intricate, detailed, and bold. Her movement language worked seamlessly with the dramaturgy of the piece so it was integral to the work we made. I loved working with Yami because she made an effort to understand how I work in a room and see what I need so she could support me in all aspects of the work."
- Yasmin Hafesji
Yami is an incredible collaborator, always direct and responsive and someone who can empower actors through using movement to unlock character/intention as well as always adding excitement and dynamic movement in sequences/transitions. Someone who will elevate the show with her own unique Yami style and approach.
.-Kaleya Baxe
