Professional Profile Task 1a

They say everyday is a learning day and I do really believe that.  From reading the Module 1 Handbook and Reader 1 I feel I've already taking in such a lot of information!

In this line of work, CV's are so important to get right.  I have watched my mum throw a CV of a possible candidate straight in the bin because of a simple spelling mistake.  Personally, I had an incident where I had sent my CV to a company and was successful in obtaining an audition, however, I hadn't put my contact details on it! I ended up receiving an e-mail from my college that had been passed on from the company.  I still got the audition but the thought that I had forgotten the most important details just made me cringe inside! I now put my contact details at the top in bold font!

I decided I should have two CV's.  One for performance work and one for Children's teaching work.

  

My current Headshots.

Any constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated :)

Personal Profile

As I mentioned I come from Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland.  A totally different scene to my years studying in Cambridge and regularly visiting London. I am 22 years old and love to keep a positive mental attitude :)

 My housemate Becky and I when she came to visit my hometown :)

Becky, Tilly and I in Cambridge exploring the university grounds in our first few weeks of college :)

Prior to my Bodyworks training I attended MGA Academy of Performing Arts in Edinburgh and obtained my HNC in Musical Theatre.  Growing up I really was a gymnast at heart and it wasn't until I was about 12 years old that I started to take dancing a bit more seriously alongside my gymnastics training. I don't regret this, Gymnastics gave me such a strong foundation and I think it definitely contributed to the Dance and Drama Award I received to go to Bodyworks College.  The bad side of my gymnastics background is that Ballet was a struggle for the first few months of college.  So many bad habits!

At the moment, I am teaching for my local Musical Theatre School, Performers UK and take my own 'Tricks and Tumbles' classes.  I recently worked at Drayton Manor Theme Park as a Childrens Presenter and Dancer in the 'Rory Show' which I loved.  

 I love my Tricks and Tumbles class and feel I have a lot to pass on from my Gymnastics and Dance training.

Teaching is a big passion of mine.

Performing at Drayton Manor Theme Park.  So much fun :)

As much as I love teaching, I want to perform as well.  As soon as i've saved up enough money I can't wait to get back down to London to experience auditions and see old friends.

A 2014 highlight.  Performing in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.  Carrying a giant Tunnocks Teacake!

Studying from Scotland - Induction to BAPP

Hello to all my fellow BAPP students :)

I'm typing from all the way up North in Inverness.  For those who have not heard of it, I'm a short drive away from the famous Loch Ness Monster!

I am a recent graduate from Cambridge Performing Arts and am currently at home working to save my pennies and embarking on the Middlesex degree programme.  There are many reasons I have chosen to do the degree.  I do actually like academic work for one.  Secondly,  during my studies at CPA I hurt my back quite badly.  I have done gymnastics and dance from a young age and I think my back got tired of me flinging myself around without warning! This made me realise dance is not a hugely stable career, so I want this degree for my future.

It feels weird to be studying from home and from the Skype session Paula told us that we would be a bit stuck for the first few weeks until we have our 'lightbulb' moment.  So for now, i'm navigating around the MyUniHub page and trying to make sense of the Student Programme Handbook :)