Make this site easier and more inviting to use

Arriving at the site for the 1st time, I am struggling to relate to it. The site is dry and academic - contrary to my experience of the SAC Dance dep.
The idea of writing a comment here is intimidating. I don't know who every one is or what they do. Is there a way to see people's profiles? If the idea is to encourage and welcome artist's ideas and honest comments then please make it more welcoming and friendly. How about a policy of non-anonymity too?
Ind' Choreographer. AD Bodysurf Scotland.