meet the founder

Jennifer Fleenor-O’Brien

jennifer Fleenor-O’Brien, an award-winning, accomplished American teacher, choreographer, and performer, recently made the vibrant city of Melbourne, Australia, her home after relocating from Dublin, Ireland. Her career as a performer began in New York City, where she collaborated with renowned artists such as Michael Foley, Teri and Oliver Steele, John Evans, and Lynn Simonson.

In 2000, Jennifer made a significant move to Dublin, Ireland, where she served as a principal collaborator with CoisCeim Dance Theatre from 2003 to 2014. Her versatility in the dance world is evident through collaborations with esteemed entities like Daghda Dance Company, Opera Ireland, SmartLab Europe, Shakram Music and Dance, Catapult Dance Company, Fluxusdance, and Irina Pauls in Germany.

Jennifer's performance portfolio extends beyond traditional dance settings to include large-scale pageants like The Goodwill Games, The Special Olympics Opening Ceremony, The Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony, The Heineken Cup Final, and Laochra: GAA Commemorates 1916, as well as contributions to the Dublin St. Patrick's Day Festival. Her involvement also spans film and multimedia projects with companies such as Miramax Films and smartlab Europe. In 2007, she earned critical recognition by being named Tanz Magazines Dublin Dancer of the Year.

Beyond her stage career, Jennifer has been a distinguished faculty lecturer at prestigious institutions such as the University of Melbourne Victorian College of the Arts, The National Ballet School Melbourne, Trinity College Dublin, and The American College Dublin. She has shared her expertise as a guest lecturer at renowned institutions like New World School of the Arts, the University of South Florida, The Ohio State University, Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, Bates College ACDFA, The Spence School, Professional Dance Center in Tokyo, Japan, CoisCeim Dance Theatre in Ireland, and Dance Ireland.

Her choreographic work explores the intersections of human experience and the boundless potential in our own stories. Working in close collaboration with artists of all realms, she aims to cultivate individual artistry through exploration and the juxtaposition of self in motion. Jen’s work has been presented and supported in the US, Ireland, France, Australia and most recently at the Singapore International Dance Festival, Singapore.

Jen holds a BFA in dance Magna cum Laude from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a master of dance (hons) from the University of Melbourne VCA Dance.


.unlid. in action

So far 2024 has seen the launch of our inaugural performance season in melbourne with audiences raving about the visceral connections illicited in the first inception of f5. and now it is time to go global!

Our first tour outside of australia brings unlid to the singapore international dance festival 2024. aligning with the themes of tradition and moderninity, f5 brings its examination of the intricacies inherent in the mapping of human lives, exploring the dynamic interplay betwenn lived experiences and the potential paths not taken.

upon our return and looking to the end of 2024, f5 will develop further into an evening length performance at arnold street studio where the artist will interweave stories of the present alongside the future’s past mapping how the current self understands its place in this time.

join us as we establish .unlid. as a permanent fixture in the melbourne dance scene and beyond with our unique blend of artistry, storytelling and humanity.

2024 performance Timeline:

  • F5 at Singapore international dance festival

    Performers: Mollie Harrison & Bridget Lyte

  • F5 performance Clayton

    Performers: Bridget Lyte & bre surridge

  • f5 premiere melbourne

    original cast: Bridget Lyte & Bre surridge

F5 image by chrissydorephotography

Meet the Team

  • Mollie Harrison

    Dance Artist

    Mollie began her formal ballet training at the National Theatre Ballet School and Victorian Collage of the Arts Secondary School (VCASS).

    After graduating, she continued her training at the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts and Melbourne City Ballet Company before pursuing academic studies and completing her Bachelor of High Performance Sports Science.

    Mollie performed in Ballets and Contemporary dances created by Tim Habour 'Volente' and the principal role in 'Carmen and José.' Adam Wheeler and Chunky Move "It Sound Silly." Nils Cristie's Australian Premier of "SYNC" in the WAAPA season of 'Verve.' Melbourne City Ballet ‘Tink’ and Contemporary Season PLAY/REWIND”.

    Mollie is excited to join UNLID. Dance Theatre for their 2024 performance of F5.

  • Bridget Lyte

    Dance artist

    Bridget Lyte, a dancer from Melbourne, Australia, completed her classical training at the National Theatre Ballet School. She then launched her contemporary dance career with Lion Heart Dance Company.

    For Bridget, dance offers both stability and a deep form of expression. In her quest for advanced contemporary artistry and techniques, she joined .UNLID. Dance Theatre in 2024 under the directorship of Jennifer Fleenor-O’Brien and is honoured to be a part of f5 and its vision.

  • Bre Surridge

    Dance Artist

    Bre, originally from Aotearoa (New Zealand), trained full-time at the Anneliese Gilberd Academy from age 15. She competed in the Alana Haines Awards and PACANZ and completed her RAD and NZAMD training with distinction.

    In 2020, Bre moved to Naarm to train at the National Theatre, where she choreographed works like *Eleutheromania* (2020) and *Oppression* (2021) and taught ballet and contemporary dance. She graduated with a Diploma in Dance in 2022 and now performs with .UNLID. Dance Theatre and Yellow Wheel, with a strong interest in improvisation and audience engagement.

  • Lee Harrison

    Executive director

    Lee Harrison is an esteemed Executive Director with a distinguished career in fine arts, dance education, arts management, and community development.

    Lee Harrison, Executive Director of .UNLID.DANCE, brings extensive experience in fine arts, dance education, and arts management. Her leadership spans major roles, including overseeing policy and budgets at VCASS and coordinating international ballet tours across Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. Lee has developed elite dance programs and managed key events at Melbourne City Ballet and the National Theatre Ballet School.

    Renowned for her strategic vision and business acumen, she drives growth and sustainability in the arts sector, shaping the future of .UNLID.DANCE through innovation and community engagement.