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Samantha Jennings
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Art Director, Choreographer, Co-Producer, Costume Designer, Director, Producer, Production Assistant, Production Co-ordinator, Showreel Producer, Writer |
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About:
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A very creative and talented choreographer/ qualified dance teacher with the Royal Academy/IDTA and an accredited dance leader in the community (sports and arts council). 18 years dance/ teaching and choreographic experience here in the UK and Italy. Professional work includes directing UK award winning wedding dance co Beaus & Belles in 2008; TV work for RAI uno (Italy);Co producer of national release DVD, First Dance Fever. In addition Sam has run childrens' dance schools for 15 years. She has also lectured dance and reviewed dance for the Glos Echo. Sam's dance articles have appeared in Dancing Times, Dance Today, The TES and Glos Echo. An equity choreographer with between 8-20 professional credits. '
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eMail:
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[Click to Contact]
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Tel:
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01242 582386
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Mobile:
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07816 441302
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Address:
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7 Albert Place
Cheltenham
GL52 2HP
West Midlands
United Kingdom
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Company:
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Beaus & Belles/DanceMakers
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Date of Birth:
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1964-11-20
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Nationality:
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United Kingdom
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Experience:
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20 yrs
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Languages:
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English, French and Italian
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Affiliation:
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EQUITY
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Training and Skills
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Formal Training:
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- Dallas North (ARAD Ex RBS) 1970-1984 in ballet, tap, modern, jazz etc
- Stella Mann School of Dance (1981-1983) Dancers Teachers vocational
- Royal Academy of Dance (1981-2004) Teacher training , RTS, Mentor
- Open University BA Degree part time 1998-2004
- Dance Leader in Community (Sports and Arts council)
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Other Skills:
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Ability to work well with dancers and actors of all abilities and film crew.
Experience of directing dance for the camera.
Able to choreograph in a number of styles, jazz, tap, ballet, modern, freestyle, etc
Choreographed for theatre, corporate events, music bands, wedding dances and schools and colleges.Also able to act, entertain with good sense of humour and literacy skills.As part of work, have experience in directing, producing, managing budgets, costume design , auditioning etc... A good team player who contributes creative ideas, as well as able to teach professionals as well as non dancers/actors etc Ability to work with clients as young as 3 years up to 80 years old.
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Additional Information
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Credits
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Production Name |
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Corporate |
Greenbelt Arts 2007
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Greenbelt arts festival |
Choreographer |
2007 |
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Corporate |
Salsa workshop |
British Energy PLC |
Dance workshop leader |
2007 |
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Short Film |
First Dance Fever DVD
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Action Image Productions Ltd |
Dance Director and Choreographer |
2007 |
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Corporate |
James Bond Party |
Kavanagh & Kavanagh Ltd |
Dancer Choreographer |
2006 |
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Theatre |
Charleston Event |
Nelson Thornes PLC |
Choreographer, Presenter and Judge |
2006 |
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Corporate |
Beaus & Belles
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Beaus & Belles |
Directing Choreographer |
2005 |
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Theatre |
Pilgrims Progress |
Jacobs Well Productions |
Choreographer/Co Director |
2003 |
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Editorial |
Sitar and Sticky Fingers |
The TES (Arts section) |
Writer for dance |
2002 |
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Editorial |
Dance Reviewer Glos Echo
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Glos Echo |
dance reviewer |
1998 |
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TV |
Beauty and the Beast |
Ballet centre, Padova |
choreographer |
1986 |
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Theatre |
Beauty and The Beast |
Lucia Galli School Italy |
Choreographer/Teacher |
1985 |
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Samantha Jennings's Page Statistics
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