Work update

After briefly working for a dance company in Playa del Carmen, I found a job that I absolutely love at Viva Wyndham Maya in Playacar. Doing animation, PLUS all the shows, is proving to be rather tiring for both my mind and body, however, the shows are fantastic, the people there are absolute champions, and the experience is as rewarding and character-building as ever.

I have the following shows to add to my repertoire:
*Latin Show- Cha-Cha Mambo, Kimbara, Salsa, Contemporary solo and trio.
*Hollywood Show- Austin Powers, Fame, The Wall, Chicago (Velma Kelly), and Grease (Sandy...again).
*Stars Show- Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera (Christina), Michael Jackson, J-Lo.
*Moulin Rouge
*Paillette- Motos, Pink Panther, and more...
*70's Show
*Las Vegas Show- Hey Big Spender, Cirque du Soleil, Elvis, Cher (as Cher), Riverdance.
*Madonna Show
*Full Moon Show

My new job is challenging my versatility, stamina, and my capacity for learning. In under two months, (2 or 3 repetitions of each show), I have learnt almost all the choreography and have mastered some incredibly fast costume and wig changes. I love my work at Viva! But mostly, I love the people with whom I am working. We are like a family, which is exactly what I need, being so far from home.

More Sirenis photos...

Photos, October/November 2012

Full Moon Show- The Wolves

Latino Show- Carusso Solo

Madonna Show- Isaac Solo

Hollywood Show- Chicago

70's Show- Sex Bomb

My performance as, 'Uh-uh', the fourth murderess in the famous Cell Block Tango.
Grand Sirenis, 2012.

My performance as the white cat, Victoria, in the Broadway show at Grand Sirenis, 2012.

Grand Sirenis, December 2011-June 2012

Assorted photographs from my 7 month contract with the Grand Sirenis Hotel and Spa, Riviera Maya.

...VIP Breakfast: Sirena...

...Lyra Training...

...Rizzo and Sandy, (me), in Grease...

...Tellas training...

...Saturday Night Fever...

...Princess Peach...

...Copa Cobana...

Dance Performance Work

2009- World Latin Dance Championships, Floor Show Performer

2010- Dodo TVC: Creatology, Featured Extra

2010- ‘One More Second’ Music Video, Big Love, Featured Extra

2010/2011- Various events: Roving Performer, Contortionist, Podium Dancer

2009-2011- Various commercial print campaigns, including Mazda, Fernwood Fitness, Creative Costumes.

2010- ROX VEGAS NYE performance, Dancer/Choreographer (Burlesque/Pussycat Dolls Tribute Show)

2011- Art vs. Science Music Video, Featured Extra

2011- Flood Relief at The Johnston, Dancer/Choreographer

2011- Xian Horticulture Festival, China, Dancer/Choreographer

2012- Grease, (Sandy, Cha Cha), Mamma Mia, (chorus), The Lion King, (chorus), Alice in Wonderland, (Alice, The White Queen, chorus), Chicago, (Roxy, 'Pop', 'Uh uh', chorus), Broadway Variety Show, (Cats, Copa Cobana, Beauty and the Beast, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Saturday Night Fever, OZ, Sing! Sing! Sing!), LipSync Show, (Back-Up dancers for JLo, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Gloria Estefan), International Show, (Arabia, USA: Swing, Salsa, Africa, Can-Can, Brazil), Circus Show, (silks, lyra, belly-dancing, contortion).

Employment History

2005-2010  Part-time jazz and tap dance teacher at Camberwell District Ballet, ages 6-14 (Choreographed for concerts, taught examination syllabus)

2006  Portabella Restaurant, South Melbourne (Waitressing, Money handling, Customer service)

2006  Commonweath Games - Artistic Catering employee (Money handling, Customer service, Cleaning)

2007-2008  Retail assistant: Blue Venus, Tramstop, Bv2- Womens’ attire, Bridge Road, (Money handling, Customer service)

2007-2008  Promotions model with Image Australia, (Product promotion, Product launches, Customer liason)

2008-Present  Promotions model with Styling Australia Promotions

2007-2010  Dance Teacher, Funfit Junior Fitness, (Hip-Hop, Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics)

2008-2009  Dance Teacher, Oxygen Dance Fitness, (Jazz, Hip-Hop, Children’s Birthday Parties, Choreographed for concerts)

2009-Present  Dance Teacher/Choreographer, La Petite Ballet, Glen Iris, (Jazz, Aged 15 and under)

2010-2011  Dance Teacher/Choreographer, Wells School of Dance, Highett, (Jazz, Hip-Hop,Tap, Contemporary, Aged 13-Adults)

2010-2011  Dance Teacher/Choreographer, Refine Cheer and Dance School, (Jazz, Pom, Aged 6-Adults)

2010  Freelance writing for fashion blogs: The Wearer’s Right.

2011  Gracious Organiser, (G.O), Mini Club, Junior Club, Teens Club, Animation, Dancer, Club Med, Lindeman Island

2011  Walking Tour Guide, cruise leader and public relations for The Garden Hostel, Sevilla, Spain and The Rising Cock Hostel, Lagos, Portugal.

2011 Hostess/Reception/Cloak Room at Room680 Night Club, Melbourne, Austalia, (Money handling, Data Entry, Customer service, Promotional Work)

2011-2012  Bailarina/Animadora, Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

Education and Qualifications

2001-2006: Methodist Ladies’ College Senior School


1995-2002: Russian Choreographic Academy: Classical (including pointe), Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Character/Folk training.

2005-2007: Dance World Studios: Certificate III in Performing Arts

2006-2011: The Space Dance and Arts Centre, training in all dance styles.

2007-2010: Bachelor of Arts: University of Melbourne (Gender Studies/Creative Writing Major)

2011: Fernwood Learning: Certificate III in Fitness

2011: Valid Working with Children Check for Australian States, VIC and QLD

          Valid Level 2 First Aid Certificate

          EU Passport, Valid through April, 2021

          Languages spoken: English, French and Spanish.
          
          Valid Drivers' License, VIC, AUS.

Hola! Welcome to my online CV.

I am a trained dancer from Melbourne, Australia, who has been living near Playa Del Carmen, Mexico since December 2011. As of today, (07/07/12), I have finished a dance contract with the Grand Sirenis Hotel, Riviera Maya, and am looking forward to new job prospects as a dancer and/or choreographer. Unfortunately, I had an unfortunate mishap with my beloved Macbook and a Mexican thunderstorm, and am now trying to piece together a new resume/CV to send to potential employers. I feel that, considering that I am constantly on the move, the most effective portrayal of my evolving skills and experiences will be in blog-form. Through this site, I plan to submit up-to-date photos, videos, and information from where I am, what I am doing/learning, and what I want to do next. To all my potential employers, I hope that you enjoy this refreshingly different, (or seemingly unorthodox), method of application. Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions or invitations for auditions, work opportunities, etc. I am open to any experience and will jump at the chance to try something new, anywhere in the world.

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