Profile

Self –motivated, hard working, with a range of different dance style experience such as breaking, popping, house, Commercial Street, contemporary and ballet. I am looking for a challenging position within a company in which to build upon my diverse dance background and work experience in order to contribute to the company’s growth and success. I am a graceful dancer who is strong and possess a good sense of rhythm, fluidity, musicality and the ability to express myself freely though movement. I am physically fit with an excellent stamina as well as the ability to work as part of a team with other performers, choreographers and artists.

Hair: Black

Eyes: Dark brown

Height: 5’5”

Weight: 145lb

Work experience

EMPLOYMENT

2008-2009 Kumon Company, Manchester Teaching Assistant

My main responsibility was to assist groups of young people, from the age of 4 to 18, in the development of their literacy and numeracy skills. I do this by reading with them as well as marking their written work.

2007-2008 Marks & Spencer’s, Market Street Customer Service Assistant

Worked as a part of team
Worked on the sales floor
Took out stock
Worked in different departments e.g. clothing and laundry.

I have good experience in bar and hospitality work, because of my past involvement in Verve catering company.

KEY SKILLS

Communication

Excellent communication skills- My past dance experience has led me to develop this area, which is an important tool to have in the performance industry.
Strong communication skills gained from previous jobs and studies. My previous academic study has expanded my communication skills in terms of writing, speaking and listening. Excellent at presentations and speaking front of audiences consisting of both lecturers and students. I also have no problem speaking to members of the public.

Organisation

I am able to organise my work in keeping with company Health and Safety regulations, for example at Marks & Spencer’s and Kumon Company it was necessary to do this.
Throughout my studies I have been able to allocate a certain amount of time to leisure activities and work, without allowing my studies and dance activities to suffer.
I can meet deadlines and I’m always punctual when completing work, whether in the workplace or an academic environment.

Languages

Fluency in English.
Basic French command to communicate in speaking, and some writing.
Lingala language (African – Congo) in speaking and writing.

2010 - present

Education

EDUCATION

2011-2014: BA (Hons) Dance and Professional Practice, University of Bedfordshire

2009-2011: National Diploma in BETEC Dance (Pendleton College)

2005-2009: St Peter’s High School, Manchester GCSE/ BTEC

I completed a range of GCSEs, including: Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Science, BTEC Performing Arts, BTEC Arts & Design, and Religious Studies.

University name.

PERFORMANCE AND CHOREOGRAPHY

2013-2014: I was part of the University Dance Company where we toured around the city, visiting different venues and performing in front of live audiences.

2013: performed a Solo Choreographed by me at the University of Bedfordshire

2007: performed at royal exchange theater ‘The French revolution’ (drama play)

2008: performed at the library theater ‘slave trade’ (drama play)

2010: performed Hair Spray at the Pendleton collage (musical theater)

2011: performed ‘Nosferatu’ (Dracula) at the Pendleton collage (dance performance)

2009: performed ‘The sound of music’, ‘The king and I’ and ‘Chorus line’ at ST Peters RC high school.

EXPERIENCE

Meddling catwalk show

2009-2012 University of Bedfordshire backstage manager

Duties

Looking after props, costumes and equipment's.
helping the dancers get in their positions
setting props on stage
moving the curtains

2013 youth teacher in Brick hill Baptist church

Duties

Teach divers dance styles and mixed movement to youth such as contemporary, street dance, African dance and commercial jazz.
involved in producing the choreography
teaching and instructing to the class
moving to different dance styles
organizing a showcase
being enthusiastic and making the environment friendly

INTERESTS

I am interested in: intercultural exchange; performing dance; travelling and languages. I have a strong interest in sporting activities, such as: swimming, rock climbing, tennis, basketball and gymnastics.

REFEREES

The details of my references are available upon request.