26th September 1985 (24yrs Old)
EDUCATION
2003 - 2005Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Edith Cowan University (Mt Lawley, WA)
Bachelor of Arts (Dance)
1998 - 2002
John Curtin College of the Arts (Fremantle, WA)
Year 11 and 12 TEE
Specialist Drama Program 1998-2002 (TEE)
Specialist Dance Program 1999- 2002
Specialist Artsmedia Program 2001
EMPLOYMENT
2008 - PresentBuzz Dance Theatre (Perth, WA)
Workshop Leader - Primary & Secondary Schools
Production Performer - 'Shortbursts'
Joondalup Festival (March 2010)Production Performer - 'Behind The Veneer'
Playhouse Theatre & Mandurah Performing Arts Centre (March 2010)
Production Performer - 'At The Beach'
King Street Arts Centre - Perth, WA (January, 2010)
Production Performer - ‘Cinderella Dressed In Yella’
ASSITEJ Winter Children’s Festival - Seoul, Korea (January, 2009)
2007 - Present
Dance & Drama Tutor.
John Curtin College of the Arts, Atwell College, Peter Moyes Anglican School, Leeming SHS, Willetton SHS, Wanneroo SHS, Hampton SHS, Winthrop Baptist College, Carey Baptist College, WA Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).
Teaching students aged 12 to 20 in Specialist Performing Arts Programs and Certificate II in Dance (Relief Tutor). Responsible for running technique classes, audition workshops, after school classes and weekend workshops.
2002 - Present
Just Jazz Talent Company / Studio 24 Music (Canning Vale, WA)
Senior Instructor
Teaching Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Ballet & Dance / Performance Technique to students aged from 5 to 25 in the Performance Troupes.
2008 - 2009
Visible Dance (Perth, WA)
Artistic Director (2009)
Company Member / Choreographer (2008)
‘Official Launch Event’ - Luxe Bar, Mt Lawley (4th June, 2008)
‘Reaction’ - Onyx Bar, West Perth (20th August, 2008)‘Game’ - Onyx Bar, West Perth (3rd & 9th December, 2008)
Secondary Schools Workshop Series (2009)
2009
Cadi McCarthy & Company (Canberra, ACT)
Production Performer - ‘Restless'
Courtyard Theatre, Canberra Theatre Centre (29th April - 10th May, 2009)
2008
Cadi McCarthy & Company (Canberra, ACT)
Production Performer - ‘Grappling for the Edge’
Courtyard Theatre, Canberra Theatre Centre (8th - 15th October, 2008)
2008
Canning Vale College (Canning Vale, WA)
Senior School Dance Coordinator
Semester 2. Years 10 - 12 full time.
2006 - 2008
Sydney Opera House (Sydney, NSW)
Playbox Malthouse Ltd (Southbank, VIC)
Production Performer- ‘Honour Bound’
Playhouse Theatre - Sydney (27th July - 1st September, 2006)
Merlyn Theatre - Melbourne (3rd - 30th September, 2006)
Halle E, Museums Quartier - Vienna, Austria (June, 2007)
Theatre Bellevue - Amsterdam, Netherlands (July, 2007)
Main Theatre, Barbican Centre - London, UK (November, 2007)
TSB Bank Arena - Wellington, NZ (13th - 16th March, 2008)
Nigel Jamieson & Garry Stewarts
'Honour Bound' August, 2006
OTHER EXPERIENCE
2009Choreographed for Willetton SHS's Year 10s in their End of Year Performance.
2009
Choreographed for Hampton SHS 'Extensions Program' in 'Perpetual Motion Dance Concert' at Swan Theatre, Monday 19th October.
2009
Choreographed ‘Hush Hush' and ‘Us And Them' (Year 10 and Year 11/12) for Winthrop Baptist College in ‘South of the Swan.' Thursday 25th and Friday 26th June - Octagon Theatre.
2009
Choreographed ‘Poison' (Year 11) for Hampton SHS in ‘Kinetic Kaos.' Friday 19th June - Octagon Theatre.
2009
Performer in the Geisha Moon - Oasis Advertising and Media Ball at the Perth Convention Centre Ballroom.
2009
Dancer in The Veronicas' 'Revenge is Sweeter' Tour at Challenge Stadium.
2008
Choreographed ‘Around My Little Finger’ (Boys Project) in the John Curtin College of the Arts mid-year performance season.
2008
Choreographed ‘Year 11 Dance’ for Willetton SHS (Yr 11) in ‘South of the Swan.’ Monday, 23rd June - Octagon Theatre.
2008
Visible Dance Company Member - www.visibledance.com
2007
Choreographed ‘Welcome’ and co-choreographed ‘A Life’s Work’ in the John Curtin College of the Arts end of year performance season.
2007
Dancer in the ‘Countdown Spectacular’ (Burswood Dome - 5th September)
2007
‘Millie’ in the ‘Old McDonalds Farm’ stage show.
2006
Successfully auditioned for Royal Caribbean International Cruise Lines.
2005
Dancer in 'That's Not What I Meant' at Geoff Gibbs Theatre, WAAPA.
Choreographed by Tracie Mitchell.
2005
Choreographed ‘Free-Fall’ at Perth Institute Of Contemporary Arts in the ‘Tapas’ season.
2005
Bulk Sale Manager- Perth Dance Calendar 2006, University Fundraising Project.
2005
Dancer in 'Dolgrim' at Geoff Gibbs Theatre, WAAPA.
Choreographed by Justin Rutzou.
2005
Performer in ‘The Bridge Fashion Show’ for the Northbridge Festival.
2004, 2006
Attended ‘Options Tertiary Dance Festival’ in Adelaide.
2004
New Years Eve Entertainer for ‘Viva Burswood!’ at Burswood Casino.
2004
Dancer in 'Sorrow/Scission' at Geoff Gibbs Theatre, WAAPA.
Choroegraphed by Paea Leach.
2004
Help Desk- ECU Open Day
2004
Performer in Ausdance WA’s ‘International Dance Fiesta’.
2004
Senior Team Member- Advertising & Promotion for Boodi Club, University Fundraising Organisation.
Promotion, Liquor Licensing & Venue Hire for fundraising events.
2003
Performer in ‘Hope’. Choreographed by Pun Siu Fai from CCDC (Hong Kong) at the ‘Awesome Festival’ (Forrest Place, Perth.)
2002, 2003, 2004
‘Oz Concert’ dancer (Perth Entertainment Centre, Supreme Court Gardens and Government House Gardens.)
AWARDS/ CERTIFICATES
2008Critics Choice- ‘Dancer to Watch (Canberra)’ Dance Australia Magazine
2008
‘Runner Up’ in SYTYCD Westfield Dance Competition.
2008
Police Clearance
2007
Working With Children Certificate (Educational Institution)
2007
Sydney Theatre Awards - Best New Australian Work & Best Main- stage Production.
2005
First Aid Certificate (Emergency First Aid)
2004
Critics Choice- ‘Dancer to Watch (Perth)’ Dance Australia Magazine
2001
WA Young Performer of the Year (Dance)
Tracie Mitchell's 'Thats Not What I Meant.' November, 2005