After dancing all the way through my childhood, I was lucky enough to attend Laine Theatre Arts. During my training I played parts such as the 'Giraffe' in 'Just So' and 'Cassie' in 'A Chorus Line'. I also had the opportunity to perform at The London Palladium, which was a particular highlight. I graduated with a Level 6 Trinity Diploma in Dance and it is something of which I am very proud. During my time there not only did I learn a huge amount in dance and musical theatre, but also self discipline and personal presentation.
After graduating in 2008 I joined Carnival Cruise Lines. Originally for only one 7 month contract, however it wasn't until 5 years later that I finally left the seven seas. On my second contract I was very privileged to be picked as past of the Carnival Dream's inaugural cast. After staying on that ship for 14 months I was then lucky enough to be picked as part of the inaugural cast for the Carnival Magic. During my time with Carnival I travelled the world and felt extremely blessed to have the experiences that I did. It taught me a substantial amount about customer service and patience as well as safety and crowd control.
Since leaving the cruise industry I have been working in the UK. I ventured into TV, doing numerous programmes for the BBC, both dancing and acting. I really enjoyed this and appreciated seeing a different side of performance; not being live and on a stage.
I'm now doing a few jobs while I'm in a transition period in my life. I work in a shop, which I manage while on duty, and help with the business which is connected to it. I have set them up with an online diary and a website. I am incredibly organised, a list maker, and so enjoy this part of the job as well as managing the diary and setting up surveys and appointments.
I also work in promotions as a brand ambassador. A good brand ambassador must be personable, out going and confident in approaching members of the public, engaging them in the product. I thoroughly enjoy this work and the responsibility it gives me, as I can often be representing a well known brand solely, within a department store or similar.
I have recently taken up a dance teaching position too. I love working with children and seeing them improve is extremely rewarding. It is a huge responsibility, not only guiding them as a teacher but acting as a positive role model. It also takes an incredible amount of organisation and planning. Along side this I am doing a dance teacher training course with the ISTD.
As well as all these things I really enjoy cooking and baking, however I'm not quite 'Bake Off' material yet! I enjoy travelling, reading and exercising, if I ever get the time to do it.
During the 15 months of the Professional Practise course, I hope that the next chapter of my life will become clearer. I'm still unsure what turn I want to take in my career so I hope that this course will give me more options and help me grow both personally and professionally.
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