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Résumé:
Qualifications:
B.A. Degree (English, Classical Civilizations, History of Art, German) (WITS, Johannesburg)
ISTD Cecchetti Student Teacher Qual (Advanced Vocational Level)
ARBTA Accreditation (Association of Russian Ballet & Theatre Arts, UK)
Project Management H. Cert. (Damelin Business College, Johannesburg)
TEFL Diploma (i-to-i, Ireland)
Website Design & SEO Diploma (Raffles Business College, Auckland)
Flexibility & Myofascial Release Cert. (Perfect Form Physiotherapy 'Dance Teacher and Health Professional' Certification: Lisa Howell Physiotherapy (Sydney/Dublin)
PBT Certification (Progressing Ballet Technique, Marie Walton-Mahon, Sydney/Dublin)
In Progress: Pilates Certification (Centre of Excellence, UK)
Life Experience:
South Africa:
New Zealand:
Ireland: (Dublin)
Résumé:
Qualifications:
B.A. Degree (English, Classical Civilizations, History of Art, German) (WITS, Johannesburg)
ISTD Cecchetti Student Teacher Qual (Advanced Vocational Level)
ARBTA Accreditation (Association of Russian Ballet & Theatre Arts, UK)
Project Management H. Cert. (Damelin Business College, Johannesburg)
TEFL Diploma (i-to-i, Ireland)
Website Design & SEO Diploma (Raffles Business College, Auckland)
Flexibility & Myofascial Release Cert. (Perfect Form Physiotherapy 'Dance Teacher and Health Professional' Certification: Lisa Howell Physiotherapy (Sydney/Dublin)
PBT Certification (Progressing Ballet Technique, Marie Walton-Mahon, Sydney/Dublin)
In Progress: Pilates Certification (Centre of Excellence, UK)
Life Experience:
South Africa:
- Professional ballerina dancing soloist and principal roles including Peter in Frank Staff’s Peter and the Wolf, Aurora, Gulnare, Gamzatti, Cinderella, Sylphide, Paquita, Raymonda, and various neo-classical and contemporary pieces for Dance Umbrella and other Festivals
- ISTD Ceccetti Vocational Quals & Vaganova Intermediate Qual
- Ballet tutor for private adult classes, and classical ballet repertoire and variations
- Administrative role in corporate setting: event management / book publication & launch incl. black-tie gala dinner, reception & award ceremony project management and successful execution
New Zealand:
- Administrative role in a tertiary educational setting: Bethlehem (NZ) Teachers Training Institute (2004-2006)
- Freelance Ballet tutor specialising in pre-professional and adult classes, and classical ballet repertoire and pointework (2006-2011)
- Company Owner, Artistic Director, Tutor and Performing Ballerina: Auckland Ballet – Adult Repertoire Ballet Company (2006-2011)
- Private Ballet Tutor : Masterclasses for NZ Ballet Competitions (2009)
- Whangerei Ballet Summer School Intensive: Ballet Masterclass Teacher to three levels: 6-10, 11-14 and 15-19 year olds; choreographer, final show co-producer (2010)
- Senior Ballet Tutor at the Performing Arts School of New Zealand, (late teens and adults) including repertoire, pointework and strong involvement in the various School Productions, Shows and Performances (2009-2012)
- Flexibility and Body Alignment Tutor at the Performing Arts School of New Zealand: Classes offered for 14+ year age group and Adults (2009-2012)
- Executive Board Member of the Performing Arts School of New Zealand, with active involvement in the decisions affecting the running of the School (2010-2012)
Ireland: (Dublin)
- Private ballet tutor: Teaching ARBTA Russian Syllabus classes and pointework to juniors and
Open Level Adult Beginners, Improvers and Advanced/Pre-Professional Ballet (2012-present) - Private tutor for Ballet Competitions (Solos / Groups) (2013-2015)
- Flexibility and Body Alignment tutor at NUIG Kingfisher Gym (2013-2014)
- Ballet Tutor at NUIG Dansoc (2013-2015)
- Artistic Director of Ballet Áthas Youth Ballet Company (Dublin)
- Dance House Dublin: Dancer Wellness, myofascial release & flexibility, and adult ballet & pointe classes
- PBT - Progressing Ballet Technique Certification
- In progress: Pilates Certification (UK Centre of Excellence Dip).