PERFORMING
I am a dynamic, physical and versatile performer in ballet, contemporary, neo-classical or physical theatre works. My solid classical foundation and interest in strength and conditioning allows me to express myself fully in any form without hesitation. I have a strong interest in improvisation and creative tasks and feel very fulfilled by contributing to a creative and collaborative process. Below are some of my performance highlights thus far and may there be many more to come!
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
2022
KATIE ARMSTRONG PROJECTS - GLISK
Dancer for Katie Armstrong Projects to create GLISK - a new work inspired by a series of field recordings from different landscapes in Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire. Performed at DanceLive Festival 2022 and programmed for Edinburgh Festival 2023
November 2022
BALLET FOLK - SWAN OF SALEN
Dancer for Ballet Folk and Willow Harp Trio collaboration on 'The Swan of Salen' - a scottish folk telling of Swan Lake. Created as a 45 minute dance film to tour rural Scotland.
2023
ROB HEASLIP
New work currently in creation with choreographer Rob Heaslip
December 2021
JAMIEL LAURENCE NUTCRACKER - CARYS
Playing the lead role of Carys (Clara) in Jamiel Laurence's version of the Nutcracker. Learned and performed the role in a short amount of time, delivering under pressure.
Cancelled due to COVID - 19
PLOVDIV STATE OPERA BALLET SWAN LAKE
Seasonal contract for full length Swan Lake
July - October 2019
SCOTTISH BALLET WEE HANSEL AND GRETEL
Touring in the role of a 'Sweet Treat' in Wee Hansel and Gretel - a children's production choreographer by Christopher Hampson and Jamiel Laurence. Performances in Edinburgh, Ullapool and Stornoway.
March 2020
PIANO AND DANCE FESTIVAL ROYAL CONSERVATOIRE OF SCOTLAND
25 minute live group contact improvisation performance with improvised music by Anto Pett and musicians from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
December 2019
NUTCRACKER PAS DE DEUX AT 5* GLENEAGLES HOTEL
Nutcracker Pas de Deux performance with partner CJ Vradis Nesbitt at the 5* Gleneagles Hotel, Perth, Scotland with live brass musicians from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
January 2019
JAMIEL LAURENCE AT CELTIC CONNECTIONS YOUNG EDMUND
Performance of Young Edmund choreographer by Jamiel Laurence (former Scottish Ballet soloist) as part of the Celtic Connections Festival 2019. In collaboration with musician Jarlath Henderson and performed at Glasgow City Halls.