Tuesday 26 October 2010

Professional Profile 1a Second Draft

I trained at the Hammond School, Chester on a Combined Classical & Musical Theatre Course graduating in 2005 with a National Diploma in Professional Dance.

Over this time I had the opportunity to perform in a wide variety of performances with my training credits including; ‘Diana Morales’ in Chorus Line (Theatre Clwyd); Hot Box Girl, ‘Guy & Dolls’(Gateway Theatre); Soloist and Vocalist Taudevin (Uk Tour); Dancer/Ensemble in adapted ‘Footloose’, ‘Hairspray’ and ‘42nd Street’ production (Theatre Clwyd).

I have worked professionally for over five years as a Singer/Dancer. My Theatre credits including: Dancer/Ensemble, ‘Night of Stars' for the Tsunami Appeal (Palace Theatre, Manchester). This was a Celebrity Charity event showcasing scenes from musicals including ‘Oliver’,' Chicago' and ‘Grease'. This was a very rare opportunity for me to work alongside truly inspiring people and one which will stay with me for a long time.

Other credits include Cabaret shows with LucyScott Productions (Lead Singer/Dancer) learning over 12 full shows performing 6 nights a week; Worldwide corporate events for Universal Dance Creations (UDC).My Television credits Include: ‘Night of Stars for Tsunami Appeal’ (GMTV) Interview and a full dance routine from the show choreographed by 'Danny Crossley'

Most recently I have had the opportunity to become Choreographer and Lead vocalist for Pulse media in the National Theatre Touring Show 'Summer Night City'. I have had a very creative input from costume design to the more technical side dealing with lighting and sounds checks which has really opened up a new side of Theatre for me.

Alongside performing I have always kept a connection with my love of teaching in a wide variation of styles from Classical Ballet to Singing. I get so much enjoyment and satisfaction from passing on my knowledge to others and watching their continued progression.

Thursday 21 October 2010

Re write of my Teaching Experience for Cv

Rebecca Jane Gaskell
Teacher/Choreographer

·         West Cheshire College 2005-2006: Senior Tap Teacher- Beginners-Advanced
·         Spikes Management 20006-2008: Vocal Coach/Street Dance Teacher/Cheerleading Instructor
·         WS Education 2006-2008: Fitness Instructor/Aerobics Instructor/Line Dancing Instructor/Salsa Instructor
·         Sunshine Studios Summer 2008: Ballet Teacher/Jazz Teacher/Tap Teacher
·         Carol May School Of Dance & Performing Arts 2008-Present: Singing Teacher/ Musical Theatre Instructor
·         Summer Night City Theatre Tour 2010-Present: Choreographer

After reading Aby's blog I have decided to re-write my profile.When it came to writing my first draft I wasn't sure where the differences between a biography and profile lay and whether or not to give people a more personal understanding of me.After reading through many profiles I decided on a more personal approach because that is what I found I enjoyed when viewing others.

I thought I had covered all of my experiences and was happy with my first draft. Now after reading Aby's profile it made me realise I hadn't considered all of my teaching experience because I had condensed the information down and put it on my performance Cv.
Therefore my profile was from a Cv which had missing information so it didn't show all of my teaching experience.I don't want to give an inaccurate impression of myself so in order to write a more accurate profile I have decided to separate them so I can write a second draft of my profile while seeing both my performing and teaching experiences in a clearer format.

So I will now go away and write a up my Teaching Cv and then attempt version number two of my Professional Profile. 

Thursday 14 October 2010

My Current Professional CV

Rebecca Jane Collins
Dancer/Singer/Actress/Choreographer
Spotlight link: http://www.spotlight.com/interactive/cv/1930-6756-6388
D.O.B- 24.02.86 Dress size- 8     Eye Colour-Green           Height- 5ft 5
Hair Colour- Auburn    Vocal Range- A flat below middle C - Top C-Strong Belt Soprano

Training:  2003-2005 The Hammond School Combined Classical and Musical Theatre Dance Course
                 1997-2003 The Hammond School Lower School Vocational Dance Course

Performance Experience:
Job Title/Type
Production/Director
Company/Venue




Summer Night City
‘Frida’
Abba Tribute

Pulse Media
UK/International Theatre Tour
Dancer
‘Jazz Kick’
Musical Theatre Adage Group
Sarah Spearing
Universal Dance Creations
Dancer
Winter Ball -‘Lucyscott Productions
Lucyscott Productions
Ribby Hall Village
Street Dancer
Skills Crew


Britvic Skills Crew
Britvic Echo Arena

Singer/Dancer
Company
6 Shows a week
Funky Fever, Cinemagic
Fun Time Variety
Pop Goes the Decades
Rock 'N' Soul
Lucy Gallagher
Lucyscott Productions
Ribby Hall Village
Dancer
Event
Las Vegas Show Girls
Lucy Gallagher
Lucyscott Productions
Manchester Airport
Singer/Dancer

6 Shows a week
Pop Goes the Decades/Fun Time Variety/Cinemagic/Funky Fever
Lucy Gallagher
Lucyscott Productions
Central Pier
 Blackpool
Dancer
Event
Sony European Conference Tour
Sarah Spearing
Universal Dance Creations
Barcelona
Singer/Dancer
Company
Bananmania
Carol Mounsey
Spikes Management
Bananarama Tribute UK/Ireland Tour
Backing Dancer
Event
PA
Spikes Management
Jumping Jacks Night Club
Fitness Co-ordinator
Event
Street Athletics
Manchester Council
Manchester Town Hall-Outside Arena
Dancer/Choreographer
Event
Jazz Festival
WS Education
Northwest Tour
Dancer
Event
The Moulin Rouge Experience
Emma Kayad
Kayad Productions
Musical Theatre Tour
Dancer/Backing Singer
Company
2/3 Shows a week
The Las Vegas Show
Emma Kayad
Singer/Dancer
Company
Bananmania
Carol Mounsey
Spikes Management
Bananarama Tribute
Dancer/Ensemble
Company
Moulin Rouge
Sarah Spearing
Universal Dance Creations
Tour of York/Leeds/
Manchester
Classical Dancer
Company
White Space
Taudevin
UK Tour
Soloist/Singer/Dancer
Company
Taudevin
Taudevin
UK Tour
Dancer
Event
Night of Stars
Tsunami Appeal
Taudevin
The Palace Theatre
Lead Vocalist/Dancer
Musical Theatre
Encore-Footloose/Hairspray
Alison Hughes
Singer/Dancer
‘Diana Moralis’
Chorus Line
Theatre Clwyd
Singer/Dancer
Hotbox Girl
Singer/Dancer
Godspell



































































Qualifications:
National Diploma in Professional Dance
3Yr Musical Theatre Course
Advanced 1 RAD +ISTD Ballet
Advanced 1 Modern ISTD
Advanced 2 Tap ISTD
Spanish Dance Segundo Ano Level 2
Intermediate Level in Music Performance-Royal School of Music
A Levels: - Music Technology, Theatre Studies

Acting Credits:
The Magic Tree: Educational Play for Children-Lucyscott Productions
2009 -Waterloo Road-Native French speaking Lecturer (speaking part)
2009-Hollyoaks-Waitress

Additional Skills:
Adage, Classical Ballet- Pointe, Contemporary, Cheerleading, Jazz, Modern, Spanish, Street, Tap, Salsa, Lindy Hop, Line Dancing, Rock n Roll.
Vocals: Musical Theatre/ Pop/ Jazz
Choreographer/Dance Instructor