Jane Hughes
Dayjob Ltd
120 Vyse Street
Birmingham B18 6NF
T: 0870 061 0121
M: 0777 000 0000
E: jane.h@dayjob.com
PERSONAL SUMMARY
A graceful professional dancer who possesses a sense of rhythm, a feeling for music, and a creative ability to express themselves through
movement. Having good health and excellent physical stamina as well as an ability to work as part of a team with other singers, performers,
artists and actors. Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment. Multi-skilled and able to translate those skills into
movement that expresses ideas and stories.
Jane is currently looking for a suitable position with a dance company where she can fulfill her potential and maximize her earnings.
CAREER HISTORY
Performing Arts Company
DANCER - May 2008 - Present
Traveling around the country working in dance studios as part of a team alongside casting directors and other professionals.
Duties:
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Involved in choosing the music, sounds and lighting for dance routines.
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Performing complex dance routines to music.
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Attending auditions and casting sessions.
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Rehearsing dance movements.
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Attending photographic and filming shoots on various locations.
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Moving to different dance styles.
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Going on tour around the country, visiting different venues.
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Choreographing dance routines.
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During a performance harmonizing physical movements to the beat of musical instruments.
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Working choreographers to make a performance as perfect as possible.
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Attending make up sessions and costume fittings.
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Performing in front of live audiences.
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Looking after costumes, props and equipment.
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Teaching and instructing dancing to classes.
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Performing salsa and disco routines.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dancing competencies
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Ability to develop new versions of existing dance routines.
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Posses a good sense of rhythm and timing.
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Possessing balance, poise, posture, limberness, springiness, suppleness and relaxed movement.
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Can work solo or as part of a group.
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High level of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.
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Excellent ability to coordinate body movements.
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Physical fit with good stamina.
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Possessing a naturally flexible body.
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Knowledge of modern, acrobatic and classical dance styles.
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Up to date with the latest developments in the music, dance and fashion industries.
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Experience of dancing on film and television shows, nightclubs, theatre productions and promotional events.
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Excellent flexibility in stretching, twisting and bending my body.
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Quick in movement.
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Fully aware of all health and safety requirements.
Personal
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Ability to memorise complicated movements and roles.
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Having a feeling for music.
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Having a creative mind.
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Engaged in continuous learning in order to broaden professional knowledge.
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Patience and perseverance.
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Can concentrate for long periods of time.
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An ability to work with professionals like musicians and choreographers.
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Excellent interpersonal skills.
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Ability to give instructions as well as follow them.
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Social Perceptiveness.
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Coaching and developing other dancers.
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High levels of resilience.
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Organisational skills.
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Emotionally strong and confident.
KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Posture
Movement vocabulary
Movement analysis
Alignment
Body coordination
Acting
Singing
Sight reading
Accents
Musical instruments
Visual Arts
Drama
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Evesham North University
BA (Hons) Fine Art
2005 - 2008
Coventry North School
2003 - 2005
A levels: Maths (C) English (C) Physics (B)
REFERENCES - Available on request.