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My performance CV will be used for any jobs linked to spotlight and the performance industry.

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After several years of training as a performer, I have developed two main career pathways that I am drawn to and aspire to pursue.

My first pathway would be jobs in the commercial industry. Noticing that commercial has been a strength of mine throughout my training has further grown my interest and passion for making this my career.

This includes dream jobs like

-Touring with an artist

-Music videos

-TV performances (E.g. Masked singer, BGT)

-Corporate events

-Campaigns

Another pathway I want to pursue is triple-threat jobs in cruise ships and musicals. I have trained in the three disciplines (dance, singing, and acting) for the last several years, so working in musicals and cruise ships has always appealed to me. Musicals and cruise ships also tend to offer longer contacts than commercial jobs, which leads to more stability, which I am looking for more of in my career.

This includes dram jobs like

-Working for Cruise ship companies like Royal Caribbean, P&O and Carnival

-Musicals in the Westend and on tour around the county

-Dream musicals

Chicago

Dirt Dancing

Moulin rouge

Cabaret

Greece

Hamilton

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It is difficult for anyone to turn their lifelong passion into a stable career that provides a stand-alone income, especially in an industry that is so unpredictable. As much as I have dreams and goals for a career as a performer, I like to see myself as a realist. Therefore, I have considered my career paths and goals in different areas.

As I approach graduation, I find myself at a crossroads. Performing has been my entire life since the age of 7, and I have never seriously considered any other career options. However, as I have matured, I realize that I want some degree of stability once I complete my education. Therefore, I have found it very beneficial to explore jobs that I can do alongside pursuing my career as a performer, as well as other career paths that I had never previously considered.

Here is a list of part-time jobs I have considered that offer me the flexibility to pursue my career as a performer.

-Retail in shops in my local town or in London so I am more accessible to do more classes and auditions

-Working as a receptionist in a gym as most gyms offer free memberships if you work there, which will be good to keep my fitness up.

-Bar work so I have my days available to attend auditions and keep up my training at open classes.

-Part-time work at my local sunbed shop, as it is very flexible. I can pick up hours when I can to earn some extra income to help with attending open classes and travelling.

Aside from being a performer, here is a list of career paths that interest me.

- Teaching Dancing, singing and acting at a dance school or opening up my own dance school.

-Looking into jobs in the Fashion/marketing industry

-Event planning/Wedding planning

-Becoming an agent and then casting director

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Name: Grace Horley

Age: 21

Agency Representation: Wilkes Academy

Originally from Surrey, Grace has trained in numerous dance styles in her training at Italia Conti secondary school and The Brit school college. She has developed and obtained these skills upon completing her BA(Hons) Degree course in Musical Theatre.

As a soon-to-be Wilkes Academy graduate, Grace is a versatile performer trained in dance styles, including jazz, contemporary, lyrical, ballet, tap and commercial. In her training, she has worked with some incredibly respected choreographers and performers in the industry. Including James Bennet, Mark Webb, Adam Scott, James Robinson, Tina Piotrowski, and Gaz Davis. As well as her experience in the role of dance captain for Leanne Pinder. She looks forward to working with more talented and creative minds as she enters the industry.

Grace excels in her field due to her unwavering passion for the industry. Her strong work ethic and ability to collaborate effectively with others make her a standout candidate as a recent graduate, bringing fresh and innovative ideas to the table.

Grace aspires to work in the commercial industry, including music videos and touring with artists. She also dreams of working on cruise ships and in the West End.

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Mass talent

Agents -

Sarah (head of agency)

Ian (agent)

Contact details -

sarah@mass-talent.com

ian@mass-talent.com

office@mass-talent.com

Dancers Inc

Agents-

Christphor Manoe (Founder/Director/Senior Agent)

Miranda Hutcheon (Director/Senior Agent)

Melanie Jones (Senior Agent)

Dawn Ramsden (Senior Agent)

Melanie Tate (Senior Agent)

Contact details -

Complete the form on the website

AMCK

Agents-

Paolo Pecoraro

Aicha Mckenzie

Contact details-

info@amck.tv

I have been following these three agencies on social media for several years now and they are my top choices to be signed by. The reason being, that I have seen the kind of jobs their clients are booking, and they are exactly the kind of jobs I aspire to do and are my ultimate goals

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-       AJK agencies

-       Take 3 Agency

-       Skin agency

-       3rings

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-TDH agency

- Innovation arts

- Artistic talent agency

- QMA agency

-Michele Thorne management

-Ride Personal management

-BBA management

-Be.talent management

-North Artist management

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During my training as a performer, I have set specific goals and aspirations for myself in this industry. To help me manifest and achieve these goals, I have created a timeline.

3 - 6 months

-Complete and gain my degree in musical theatre

-Get a dance reel and singing reel

- Get signed by an agency

-Meet contacts and build connections in the performing industry

-Attend in-house auditions at collage

6 - 12 months

-Attend auditions in London for cruise ship companies (e.g. Royal Caribbean, P&O, Celebrities) as well as for commercial work (e.g. Music videos, Concerts, Touring with artists, TV work and campaign work)

-Book my first professional job

- Carry on building connections in the performing industry and start to build a name for myself in the London Dancer scene by going to classes and places like Base, The Manor, Playground and Pineapple.

3 - 5 years

-To have established a name for myself in the commercial world by touring with artists, performing at concerts and events, dancing on TV shows.

-Start to assist choreographers on jobs commercial and musical theatre,

- Be at a stage where my income allows me to move out and be financially comfortable in life.

6+ years

-To start to reach out into the world of being an assistant choreographer and creating pieces in the commercial and Musical theatre scene.

-To teach at schools, colleges and open classes across the country to give my knowledge to the upcoming generation of performers.

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Despite the fact that setting goals for oneself is an effective way to plan for the future and achieve our aspirations, I am aware that it requires effort and dedication to make these goals a reality. Therefore, I have compiled a list of actions I need to take to aid me in achieving my objectives.

-Complete my final performance and professional practice to a high level and get my degree

-Build a strong portfolio that represents me to send to agents. With a dance and singing reel that shows me off to my best ability

-Attend classes and workshops in London, especially for choreographers who are currently working and holding auditions in the industry. So, I start creating a name for myself and network to help me move forward in my career

- Create a strong social media profile that includes a link to my spotlight, shows my showreels, and has footage of me from classes I attended. I can then use my social media as a form of self-representation to help me book jobs.

-Have a part-time job that gives me the flexibility to attend classes and auditions.

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This CV will be used for all job areas that i will not use my Performers CV for.

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Showreels are crucial for a successful career in the entertainment industry. Agents and casting directors require showreels to assess your eligibility for their audition. Including showreels on your spotlight account increases your chances of being noticed. I have an appointment with Gibson Media on June 15th to shoot my showreel. Pete Faint from my university can create a singing reel for me. When speaking to friends, both have received excellent reviews on high-guilty videos and editing. The cost for Gibson Media's showreel is approximately £200, and my friend's singing reel is expected to cost around £100.

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Here is some footage of content that I plan to include in my dance showreel. However, I still have a month to refine my choreography. I also plan to attend classes in London to learn some jazz choreography that I can add to my showreel. (see Appendix Two)

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As I approach graduation, I have started to think more in-depth about other career pathways I can pursue. My goal is to prepare myself for multiple outcomes once I graduate.

Although I have found it useful to outline my performing career goals in a timeline, I am still at the beginning of figuring out what alternative career pathway I could pursue. It can be overwhelming to consider all the different industries and options available, so I have decided to break it down. I will focus on goals for the next 12 months and create a list of aspirations and priorities to help me determine a career path that will align with them. By doing so, I hope to create strategies that will help me manifest my goals.

3-6months

-Create a strong CV

-Complete and gain my degree in musical theatre

-Keep a close eye on part-time jobs becoming available in my area

-Investigate possible online courses I can complete to help with my skills in other industries.

6-12months

-Get a part-time job at David Llyod so I have a membership and keep up my fitness levels high.

-Get another part-time job at the sunbed shop so I have an extra flow of money coming in on weekends.

-Gather more sense of where I want to go in life and choose any online courses that I can complete to get me there.

Aspirations & Priorities

-Have a constant steady income of money

-Be able to live a comfortable life with my income

-To be able to be creative in my job

-Being able to carry on with my job once I have children

-Work in central London

-To be able to move into my own place between the age of 23-27

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In today's age, social media can greatly impact your employability, particularly if you're a performer. Many choreographers, agents, and casting directors look to social media to find and hire performers. Therefore, it's crucial that your social media presence presents you in the best possible light. It's the most effective way to showcase your talents and skills.

From now on, I want to focus on building my Instagram presence. To achieve this, I plan to upload my portfolio, which consists of body shots, headshots, and footage from the classes I attend at my university and open classes in London. I will also upload my dance and singing showreel, along with my spotlight link, so that any potential professionals who visit my Instagram page can see me at my best.

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To increase my chances of success in any career path I may choose, I have researched various methods to improve myself.

-Signing up to sites like Indeed, LinkedIn and Reed to keep me updated on jobs that are becoming available around me

-I can use the websites listed above to find available apprenticeships. If I decide to switch careers, completing an apprenticeship can enhance my CV and employability.

-Once I have a better idea of the jobs I would like to apply for, I can explore websites such as The Open University, Coursera, and Open Study College for online courses that can enhance my CV and make it more appealing to prospective employers.

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In the process of my third year, FAME, I didn't receive any offer from an agent. However, I am not discouraged by this. I plan to record high-quality reels displaying my talent and dancing and singing abilities, which I will upload to my Spotlight account along with my headshots and body shots. This will increase my chances of being discovered by agents who can help me further my career. I will be contacting as many agents as possible with my spotlight link and showreels and hope to receive some interest back.

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Here is the link to my Spotlight profile. Spotlight is a platform used by casting directors worldwide to send out breakdowns of the roles they are casting to agents and performers via email and the Spotlight website. (Spotlight,2024)

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After graduation, I plan to reside with my parents in Epsom, Surrey. Research shows that this is the most beneficial option for me. (See Appendix One)

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Upon graduating, my plan is to move back to Epsom, Surrey, to live with my parents. I have several reasons for this decision. Firstly, I will have my own bedroom and access to a communal toilet at home. Additionally, I won't have to worry about paying for food shopping. My parents have agreed to charge me 15% of my income for rent, so if my income changes or I'm not earning any money, my rent will change accordingly. This is incredibly beneficial for me, as the average cost of a one-bedroom flat in London is currently £1,600 (Rightmove, 2024). Although I would like to experience living in London someday, for now, it makes more sense to live with my parents, who are flexible landlords.

Living in Epsom means that I have three stations close by that I can use to commute to London. These are Epsom, Ewell Village, and Chessington North, and they all take an average of 30 minutes to reach London. Furthermore, all three stations come under London zone 9, and the average cost of a ticket is £6.50 (Trainline, 2024). If I ever need a lift to the station, my mother is a stay-at-home mum and can give me a ride for free.

Finally, having my parents close by for support is invaluable to me, especially as I navigate through the next steps in my career. Moving back home means that I won't be alone, and I'll have their support and guidance when I need it.

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Spotlight (2024) Available at: https://www.spotlight.com/help-and-faqs/faqs-for-agents/#:~:text=How%20does%20Spotlight%20work%3F,and%20via%20the%20Spotlight%20website. Accessed on: 17 th April 2024)

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How does Spotlight work?

Spotlight is used by casting directors all over the world to send out breakdowns for roles they are casting. Each of these breakdowns is sent to agents and/or performer members of Spotlight via email and via the Spotlight website. When an agent receives the breakdown, they're able to submit a client who has a Spotlight profile for the role, if the client meets the criteria described in the breakdown. The casting director will then search through the submissions they've received via Spotlight and invite their shortlisted performers to audition for the role.

How will joining Spotlight help me to get my clients more work?

Casting directors use Spotlight because it is the quickest and easiest way for them to get their latest casting or audition information onto the desks of agencies or directly to performers. As an agent member of Spotlight, you'll receive casting breakdowns straight into your inbox and be able to submit your clients for roles at the click of a button, helping your clients to be seen for more projects.

Plus, when your clients join Spotlight, they'll each have a unique online profile that you can use to promote them to the industry or forward on to a casting director. Their profile will include their headshots, a list of credits, their showreels or voice clips and details of their skills. When casting directors search Spotlight for performers, your clients will show up when they meet the relevant search criteria.

To find out more about how Spotlight can help, watch this video:

How do I become a Spotlight registered agent?

In order to become a registered Spotlight agent you will need to fill out an initial Spotlight agent registration. Once you have provided some basic details a dedicated account manager will get in touch to complete the registration process.

Are there any specific requirements when joining Spotlight as an agent?

Each registration application is assessed individually. Key things we look for include: information about you and your business, how long you have been established, number of staff and membership of relevant professional organisations. We also review information about your clients and agency structure, number of clients, client specialisation, commission rates, and how you select your clients.

Once our questionnaire has been completed and your registration approved, you will be sent an email so you can set up an account with a username and password.

How do I get access to the Spotlight Link?

Once successfully registered, and to take full advantage of the service (including full access to breakdowns), you will need to have at least five Spotlight performers who publish you as their agent on Spotlight.

If you are a young performer's agent you will need a minimum of eight Spotlight children or young performers who publish you as their agent on Spotlight to receive Link breakdowns.

How much does it cost to register as an agent on Spotlight?

There is no charge to register as an agent on Spotlight. Once you have been approved, you'll be able to begin submitting clients free of charge.

How can my clients be listed on/unlisted from my Spotlight account?

You can email updates@spotlight.com to notify us. The Data Team at Spotlight will update the client record and the performer will show on your client list, or be removed immediately. Alternatively performers are able to list or unlist an agent themselves by signing into their member account.

How do I submit my client for a role?

If you see a breakdown that you think one of your clients is suitable for, you simply click on the 'Suggest Clients' option and choose the clients you wish to submit. Their profile will then be attached to the submission list. You can add a short note with each submission.

What levels of access will my clients have to the link board?

When you are signed into your account, you can choose the level of access each adult client has to the Link Board. To manage their access go to the 'Client Link Board Access' area. Young Performer members cannot access breakdowns.

The 3 levels are:

Read Only Access: This is the default setting, where the client can only see roles on the link board

Nudge Access: The client can see roles on the link board but can also 'nudge' you to show their interest in the role

Full Access: The client will be able to apply for roles themselves

How do I change information on my client's profile?

When you are signed into your account click on 'Client List' and you will see a list of all your clients. Clicking on one of them will bring up a range of options, from editing a profile to managing media.

Is Spotlight an agent? What does it mean to be a 'Self-represented' performer on Spotlight?

Spotlight is a professional casting platform. We do not represent our members but we provide them with access to the Link, where current work is listed.

Performers without representation will be listed as 'Self-Represented' on Spotlight and Spotlight-registered casting directors will be able to contact them directly from a button displayed on their profile, this will send a message from the casting director directly to the performers email, so you can communicate with them further via email.

For non-registered Spotlight enquirers: If a self-represented performer shares their profile publicly, there will be no change to how non-registered enquiries see your profile. Spotlight's Enquiries team will still show as the contact on your profile so that we would continue to vet and send on those queries manually for you in those instances.
Please note: Young performers cannot be self-represented on Spotlight.

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How does Spotlight work? Spotlight is used by casting directors all over the world to send out breakdowns for roles they are casting. Each of these breakdowns is sent to agents and/or performer members of Spotlight via email and via the Spotlight website. When an agent receives the breakdown, they're able to submit a client [...]

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Rightmove (2024) Available at: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/London/1-bed-flats.html(Accessed: April 20th)

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