Corali was founded by a social service worker, Virginia Moffatt, in a Southwark day centre in 1989. 

Initially a casual dance group, the name Corali is made of letters from the original company members’ names.

In 1991, the company received its first grant and set up independently in an office at a local community centre. 

Sarah Archdeacon joined the company as a volunteer in 1991 and became Artistic Director in 1993.

Visit our digital archive to find out more about Corali’s rich history!