PROJECT HUMMINGBIRD
Our Mission
Project Hummingbird Ltd. is a non-profit organisation based in Jamaica with a unique mission: to foster cultural connections and understanding through the performing arts. Our goal is to explore the rich tapestry of human culture, highlighting both the similarities and differences that make each culture unique. Through celebration and mutual learning, we aim to create a world where diverse cultures come together harmoniously.
Our organisation draws inspiration from the timeless African story of the hummingbird, which exemplifies the ethos of "I will do the best I can" in the face of adversity. Just like the tenacious hummingbird, we are dedicated to doing our part in supporting artists, both locally and internationally, as they navigate challenges and obstacles in their creative journey.
For more info and how to contribute, email info@projecthummingbirdjm.com
Founder/Director
Adrian Wanliss
Adrian Wanliss is a Jamaican-born Black dance professional whose passion for dance encompasses performance, cultural leadership, and societal impact. With over 15 years of international experience, he has excelled as a dancer, choreographer, mentor, and arts advocate, working across the Caribbean, the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Trained in ballet and contemporary dance, he holds a BA in Stage Performance and Choreography from Codarts (Netherlands) and an MA in Arts and Culture Management from Leuphana University (Germany).
He has performed with prestigious companies like Scapino Ballet, Introdans, and Ballet Chemnitz, in works by acclaimed choreographers including Jiří Kylián and Martha Graham. He transitioned into dance theatre with Tanztheater Braunschweig, taking on creative leadership roles.
Adrian is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism in the arts. His leadership roles span management positions in festivals and organisations like TANZ | MODERNE | TANZ and TANZBüro Chemnitz, and involvement in EU projects like Rail2Dance. Currently, he balances his work as CEO of Project Hummingbird Limited in Jamaica with his role as Consultant and Manager at Ballet Chemnitz in Germany.
In addition, Adrian is a freelance writer, contributing thought leadership on cultural policy, arts management, and decolonisation in the performing arts.
