About me

My name is Alicia Andrew and I am 24 years old. I have recently completed a Foundation Degree in Dance at London Metropolitan University which focused on Ballet, Contemporary and Afro-Caribbean dance techniques. I hope to obtain my full honours degree in Professional Practice at Middlesex University. I am hoping to use this work based learning course In order to establish myself as a professional and experienced dance practitioner as well as build on projects that I feel will benefit the dance industry and myself as a practitioner. I would like to create a project that will bring a new approach to the traditional form of a dance school within a community. I would love for students/young dancers to be able to acknowledge their own capabilities and allow them to grow as dancers and creative artists at the same time. I also want to highlight Afro-Caribbean dance techniques within mainstream dance as I feel it is a dance form that has space to grow here in the UK. I still wish to continue teaching in various schools, community centres and Programmes whilst on the course and hope that I can continue to establish myself as a capable choreographer through work such as EPK’S, Promo Videos which I have recently started to be involved in. I am currently working for the national organisation ADAD to gain further experience and awareness of other aspects of the dance industry.

I have finally uploaded my Professional CV and i don't think i did to badly either. I would say i'm having an issue with the bullet points. If i had known they would be outside of the writing format I wouldn't of used them at all. The good thing about the use of technology such as this, is that nothing is set in stone and is therefore easy to edit, delete, add-to, and remove at will.
I have also had a re-think about my "about me" profile. Taking into consideration that many people reading this blog will not have a clue who i am or what i'm about, i don't think it says enough. I don't think I've portrayed exactly what i want to do with my newly found knowledge (foundation degree in Dance) or what i want to achieve, what my life goals really are. I've decided to upload a mini personal statement that i think gives you a better insight into..me.

Professional CV

Alicia Andrew

aliciaandrew1@hotmail.com

aandrew155@gmail.com

                                                                                                                     

Professional objective

I am an experienced dancer seeking work within the community, schools and a wide range of projects that would benefit from my teaching skills and abilities. I am eager to work with all those who choose to dance no matter what their experience and combine techniques in Street, Hip-hop, Contemporary, Ballet and African-Caribbean. I will apply my leadership and communication skills to the advantage of any organisation I am working for.

Professional Experience

April 2010-Present: Freelance dance facilitator for Irie! Dance Theatre

·         Deliver dance workshops to children of all ages and backgrounds

·         Raise awareness to African-Caribbean dance techniques

·         Choreograph, fusing different dance forms such as Street and contemporary

·         Prepare dancers for community shows and performances

August 2010-present: Dance Tutor CPFA (Crystal Palace Football Association)

August 2010-Choreographer Elysium III EPK/ Promo video

August-September 2010: Facilitated and delivered a workshop for Centre point Charity Organisation, held at Pineapple Studios.

July 2010-Present: ADAD (The Association of Dance of the African Diaspora)

·         Administrative Intern

May 2010-present: Dance Coach, Lewisham Community Schools

January 2010-July 2010: Dance Tutor for J’s Dance Factory

Responsibilities:

·         Teach Street Dance to children aged 6-16+

·         Prepare students for IDTA exams, shows, public events and auditions

·         Choreograph Street classes for competitions

·         Help maintain the high standards of J’s Dance Factory

April 2006-July 2008: Dance Facilitator/Tutor for Artefacts Edutainment

Responsibilities:

·         Created session plans for classes and workshops

·         Actively taught children ranging from 5-16

·         Performed risk assessments before proceeding with workshops

·         Worked towards performances

·         Aimed to build confidence, which is the key to expression.

Educational Background

September 2008-June 2010 FDA Dance London Metropolitan University

Grades TBA

September 1998-July2004 Prendergast school/Sixth Form

9 A-C Grade GCSE’S including English and Maths

3 A Levels: Music, Performing Arts and History

I have just completed a Foundation Degree in dance at London Metropolitan University. I am now intending to go on to complete my third and final year at Middlesex University in order to obtain a BA (Hons) Professional Practice. (BAPP)

 I am an energetic, creative and flexible individual. Throughout my training I have gained a deep knowledge of Ballet, Contemporary, African-Caribbean and Street dance, both technique and theory, I also have excellent musicality. I pride myself on being enthusiastic towards all tasks and requirements given to me and having an open mind.

Training

·         Irie! Dance Theatre/London Metropolitan University

·         Scott-Wiseman School Of Dance

·         Crysis Dance Troupe

·         Mexalon Dance Troupe

·         D&B Theatre School

·         Glenlyn Stage School