Subject: Dance placement

60 Grove Crescent, Kingston, KT1 2DG · +350 54035232

I hope to pursue a career in Dance and whilst understanding the many challenges I must overcome to achieve this I am determined and currently focusing on expanding my knowledge and understanding of all things dance.

 

JUNE 2016

TEACHING ASSISTANT, GIBRALTAR DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (WORK EXPERIENCE)

During my A level year I helped out at a Government school and I experienced how children expressed themselves and developed their imagination through dance.

 

SEPTEMBER 2018 – JUNE 2019

FOUNDATION CHILDHOOD STUDIES, CANTERBURY UNIVERSITY 

 

2017

A LEVELS, WESTISIDE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL

Dance, Art

 

2015

GCSE’s, WESTISIDE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL

English Language, Mathematics, Spanish, Child Development, Art and Design, 

 

2015

Grade 6 (Distinction)

 

 

Ballet                                                     Teamwork

Hip Hop                                                Active listening

Contemporary                                   Focus

 

Dancing has always been an important part of my life. I joined a ballet school when I was four years old and have successfully undertaken Royal Academy of Dance examinations from primary to Grade 6, which highlight my dedication, determination and perseverance. 

 

In July 2017 I applied for a summer job aimed at offering children with special educational needs the opportunity to take part in sport, dance and arts activities. I also took care of three children. I danced, played and painted with them, developing their imagination and creative side. Apart from my studies and extra-curricular activities I have also been involved in helping with various charities and have enjoyed being the entertainer at children parties by providing face-painting and fun activities.

Yolanda Aguilar yolanda@shapercaper.com

Axel Satgé axel@splitsecond.org.uk

Administrative Assistant info@dancenetworkassociation.org.uk

Sarah Fletcher Sarah.Fletcher@swindondance.org.uk

Michelle Bynoe m.bynoe@russellmaliphant.com

Humanhood info@humanhood.net

Spoken Movement spokenmovement@hotmail.com

Candoco Dance Company info@candoco.co.uk

Ashley Jordan ashley@ascensiondance.co.uk

dancenetworkassociation.org.uk

stopgapdance.com

 

Due to Covid and further restrictions I was unable to take part in many classes and was unaware that the numbers in the studio was very tight as they were rehearsing for an upcoming competition. Here I felt there was a lack of communication between us.  I noticed that my host takes very long to answer her emails and WhatsApp messages and catches up during the weekend. I emailed my host with the questions I would have asked in person but I am still awaiting a reply. This has set me back considerably and I am thinking of giving her a call to either discuss these questions or at the very least ask whether she has received my email. Although my host is quite young I do feel intimidated and my communication has suffered because of this as I don't want to come across as being pushy. However,  I do fear that my host is not comfortable giving out certain information as there is great competition amongst the different dance schools in Gibraltar.

Dance studio · Arts and entertainment · Performing arts school

Address: Unit 1, 7 South Barrack Close

Gibraltar

Phone number: +35054014882

Contacts: Lauren Montero (stylosdancestudios@hotmail.com)

Information on their website: Stylos strives for quality rather than quantity: one of Gibraltar's most prolific dance studios, whenever we do stage a show we make history! Each class makes the students grow both physically and emotionally, as they improve their technique and flexibility while learning about moral issues and topics from their academic curriculum in a visual and hands-on-fashion. The joys of the teaching profession lie in supporting the students' self-discovery as a person, and this makes the long hours and the commitment all worthwhile.

Recent accomplishments: Home to IDO Euro Champions, DWC Jazz Champion, Sussex Award '17 & ‘18, Best Female '16, '17 & ‘18, Most Promising Mini ‘18, WestEnd Dancer

·         Shadow teachers and assist wherever necessary (especially in Ballet as they have recently started offering ballet classes)

·         Take part in classes

·         Gather information on how the Academy is run

·         Gather information on funding and the Government’s participation

·         Offer to deliver/lead classes

·         Gather information on the impact of Covid

·         Offer to help out with any admin work 

Possible dates for Participation: 

Christmas and Mid-Term in February

Ongoing online 

 

Your name:

Lizzie Imossi

 Work placement host name / role / organisation / contact email address: 

Stylos Dance Academy

Dance studio · Arts and entertainment · Performing arts school

Address: Unit 1, 7 South Barrack Close

Gibraltar

Phone number: +35054014882

Contacts: Lauren Montero (stylosdancestudios@hotmail.com)

 

Work placement hours / schedule (estimate is fine):

Approximately 4 hours Monday -Friday

 

Online or live delivery or both:

Mainly face-to-face 

 

Outline of your duties on placement:

 

What are your personal aims, what do you hope to get out of the placement? List 3 things.

1.     To have the opportunity to dance with a company/academy/school for my future aspirations.

2.     To have the opportunity to assist in the teaching of dance. 

3.    To learn more about the dance industry and experience firsthand how a company is run.

How does the project relate to wider industry practice and theory?

By being involved with a dance company/Academy, I hope to learn more about the industry. I will be learning about how the company is funded, about examinations, styles of teaching and the lead up to performances. 

 

Please list a sample bibliography here (books, websites, journals) that demonstrate you’ve done some research around your placement and in preparation for it (a minimum of 3)
 
 

 

1.    Smith-Autard, J.M., (2002) The Art of Dance in Education (2^nd ed). London, Bloomsbury Publishing 
 
 

2.    Bramley, I., (2002) Dance Teaching Essentials. Dance UK  
 
 

3.    Gough, M., (1999) Knowing dance: a guide for creative teaching. London, Dance Books.

 

4.    Brinson, P., Robinson, K., (1989) The arts in schools: principles, practice and provision. Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.

 

5.    Kuppers, P. (2007) Community performance/ an introduction. London, Routledge.

·         Discussed what aspect of dance interests me

·         Gave me a list of contacts

·         Have to set an action plan

 | Action | Steps required to complete action | Completion date
| What do you need to do? | How will you do it?  | By when?
| Create a CV   | Look up examples of CV’s in the internet as a guide on how to write one up  | 27/10/20
| Start creating a database of contacts  | Start with the contacts given by Lee and search the internet/ research | 22/10/20
| Have an action plan in place | Create an action plan with dates to help organise myself | 26/10/20

 

 | Action | Steps required to complete action | Completion date
| What do you need to do? | How will you do it?  | By when?
|  Create a CV | Research and ask my tutors for help | November, when I started to apply for a placement
|  Create a database | Started the database and this will be ongoing until I am successful in my placement. | By the time I have a secure placement with my host
|  Action plan | Create  table with things to do and dates to keep me organised (eg cover letter) | Ongoing

·         The placement outline

·         Collate evidence of the work done in placement

·         Went over the essay outline

·         Spoke about areas to be developed

 | Action | Steps required to complete action | Completion date
| What do you need to do? | How will you do it?  | By when?
| Look at the criteria for the assignment   | Look in Canvas and ensure all criteria is met | 9/2/21
| Take screenshots of whatsapp messages and email with my host   | Upload screenshots onto email or download them and post on padlet | 9/3/21
| Look at an area which can be developed in my placement.   | Speak to my host and discuss such areas  | 16/3/21

 

 | Action | Steps required to complete action | Completion date
| What do you need to do? | How will you do it?  | By when?
| Ensure criteria is met   | Go through lecture slides on canvas and check with essay/checklist | 13/4/21
| Screenshots of correspndence   | Screenshot whatsaap messages. Copy/paste emails | 22/4/21
| Area to be developed   | Have conversations with host.  Decide on an area to be developed (Creating teaching experiences) | 15/4/21