The Team

Studio1 is a space that facilitates Artists - Events - Community and our team brings the skills, care and knowledge needed to support this exchange.

Studio1 is run by a small, hands-on team of artists and producers who care deeply about how work is made, shared and sustained. We work closely with independent artists and partners to support the development, testing and presentation of new performance, with a focus on contemporary dance, physical theatre and multidisciplinary works.

From programming and artist support through to partnerships, fundraising and audience connection, Studio1 is a space for experimentation that keeps creative work moving forward in South-East Queensland.

Our Team

Lisa Wilson

DIRECTOR

Lisa Wilson is an award-winning dance artist with an international career as director, choreographer, producer, performer, educator and mentor. Her body of work moves across genres having created for theatre companies, opera, large-scale installation work, poly-media performances, company commissions and full- length independent work

  • Lisa’s choreographic credits range from critically acclaimed full-length independent works, to works for - The Australian Ballet Company, Sydney Dance Company, Queensland Ballet, Expressions Dance Company, Opera Queensland, Dance North, Queensland Theatre Company, The Place Theatre ‘Resolution!’ (UK), to name a few.

    Lisa’s work has been nominated in numerous critics’ choice awards; was a finalist at The Helpmann and Australian Dance awards; has toured nationally in Australia to critical acclaim and showcased at national performing arts markets. As a choreographer Lisa has been awarded numerous fellowships, grants and residencies both in Australia and internationally, including the prestigious Hephzibah Tintner Choreographic Fellowship in 2011. Lisa continues to develop new Australian work and is a supported artist by Metro Arts producing services.

    Lisa has also been a leading, professional contemporary dancer and from 1995-2012 collaborated and performed for prominent choreographers and companies throughout Australia and the United Kingdom, appearing in Arts Festivals and venues worldwide in Japan, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, Austria, Switzerland, Singapore, China, Germany, Mexico, New Caledonia and the U.S.A.

    As a prominent figure in the Australian dance sector Lisa has : initiated programs such as Elevate, a pre-professional/emerging artist transition program ; lectured on faculty for over a decade at QUT Dance; been a peer assessor for The Australia Council for the Arts; an original board member of The Supercell Festival of Contemporary Dance and board member of Ausdance Qld, providing dance expertise and representing the interests of dance artists at a governance level.

    In 2016 Lisa opened the Studio - Dance and Arts inspired by creating a dance and arts studio that valued individuality, community, creativity and artistry. Her passion was to see the Studio develop as a wholistic dance studio, supporting excellence alongside inclusivity, and growing the school to develop into a larger creative hub. Studio 1 is the culmination of this - a two-studio micro dance precinct engaging and connecting community and events, as part of a multi-use space.

PRODUCER | DEVELOPMENT LEAD

Hannah Peake

Hannah Peake is a cultural producer and development professional based in Meanjin (Brisbane) Australia, whose work bridges international, cross-disciplinary programs and contemporary creative practice. With over fifteen years’ experience working across Australia, France and the UK, she delivers arts and community initiatives that connect people through movement, dialogue and critical thinking.

  • Hannah has produced and fundraised for a range of independent and institutional contexts, including Brisbane Powerhouse, Supercell Festival of Contemporary Dance, the International Women in Photography Award (Paris), and the Université de Bretagne Occidentale’s EU-funded interdisciplinary arts program (Dance/Science) in France. Working collaboratively with partners locally and internationally, her practice centres cross-cultural exchange, inclusive participation and long-term sustainability.

    Grounded in a strong knowledge of the contemporary dance and performance sector, and informed by her background as a contemporary dance artist, Hannah has a deep understanding of how work is made and the conditions artists need to thrive. This informs a producing approach that is practical, collaborative and grounded in the realities of the sector, balancing clear planning with care for artists, resources and context.

    Hannah holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) from Queensland University of Technology and a Master of Business (Arts and Cultural Management) from Deakin University. Hannah is currently a board member for Ausdance Queensland, and is committed to working with purposeful and generous projects within Brisbane’s evolving arts landscape.

Buddy Malbasias

MARKETING AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS LEAD

Rooted in artistic practice and cultural storytelling, Buddy Malbasias brings an artist’s sensibility to marketing and digital communications. A University Medalist (Summa cum laude) and scholarship recipient, he holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance, Minor in Dance Performance) from QUT, with extensive experience across the arts and cultural sectors. His work is informed by a deep understanding of cultural heritage, storytelling and audience engagement.

  • With a foundation in nationally and internationally funded residencies, Buddy applies an artist-informed lens to marketing and digital communications, shaped through collaborations with leading organisations including Queensland Museum, La Boite Theatre, BrisFest, Metro Arts, Stephanie Lake Company, Australasian Dance Collective, Catapult Dance, Blackbird Foundation and Johannes Kepler University.

    Buddy’s commitment to storytelling and creative practice has seen his work featured on digital platforms such as The Philippine Times, 4ZZZ and SBS Filipino, celebrating his journey and philosophy within the broader arts and cultural community.

    As an independent artist himself, he is passionate about fostering community and championing meaningful cultural discourse. Through his marketing practice, Buddy weaves creativity, curiosity and play to spark deep connections between people and art.