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Professional Qualifications

Professional Body: International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA)
Qualifications Held: Licentiate Latin American Branch
Associate Ballroom Branch
Year: 2004

Professional Body: United Kingdom Alliance (UKA)
Qualifications Held: Member Latin American Branch
Member Ballroom Branch
Year: 2004

Professional Body: GNC
Qualifications Held: Fellow Latin American Branch
Fellow Ballroom Branch
Year: 2008

Dance Education

Institution: University of London
Qualification: Foundation Course in Dance
Subjects: Ballet, Contemporary, Choreography, Choreology
Year Completed: 2007

Institution: Kensington & Chelsea
Qualification: Diploma of Dance
Subjects: Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, African Dance

Dance Teaching Experience

Semley Dance School - 1 Semley Road, London, SW16 4PS

Latin & Ballroom Dance Teacher, Advisor & Coach
Proprietor:    Peter Maxwell
Length of Service:   2004 - 2008

Avant Garde Ballroom Newport Beach, CA (Current)

Latin & Ballroom Dance Styles
Showdance & Theater Arts
Professional Coaching & Choreography
Body Conditioning
Group Classes
Proprietor: Andre'

Londance Studio Laguna Niguel, CA (Current)

Latin & Ballroom Dance Styles
Showdance & Theater Arts
Professional Coaching & Choreography
Body Conditioning
Group Classes
Proprietor: Patricia West

Green Light Dance Studio Newport Beach, CA

Latin & Ballroom Dance Styles
Showdance & Theater Arts
Professional Coaching & Choreography
Body Conditioning
Group Classes
Prorietor: Darion Casado

Media Performance Experience
 
Movies:    

"The Quiet American", Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser etc
“Me and Orson Wells,” Zac Efron, Clare Danes
     
Music Videos:    "Around Here", George Michael
Style of Dance:    80's New Wave, 50's Rock & Roll

Television:    Various Jobs, including BBC Reality Shows
Roles:     Appearing as Dance Teachers, & Advisers on television

Orange County Live Performances & Shows

Performance Ensemble - "Jesus Christ Superstar" with Wendy Johnson - Theater Arts - Servite HS Main Theater - Dec. 2008

Professional Showcase -  Stephen Thomas Dance Productions - Salsa, Rumba - The Garden Walk of Anaheim, CA - April 2009
Performance Ensemble - "Around the World" with Tony Meredith - Fullerton College, CA Main Theater - June 2009
Performance Ensemble - "Fame" with Jonathan Roberts & Martin Lamb - Fullerton College, CA Main Theater - Dec. 2009
Professional Showdance - Londance Studio Productions "T.V. Land" - Cha Cha/Rumba - Fullerton College Main Theater,
Fullerton, CA - Dec. 2009

Professional Latin Showcase - Green Light Dance Studio Productions - Cha-Cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive -  Newport Marriott,
Newport Beach, CA - May, 2010
Professional Latin Showdance - Jive - Stadium Restaraunt, Pelican Hill Resort, Newport Coast, CA - June, 2010
Professional Showdance - Argentine Tango - Performing Arts Theater, Turtle Rock, CA - June, 2010

Professional Showdance - Londance Studio Productions, "So You Think You Can Dance" - Cha Cha - Fullerton College Main Theater,
Fullerton, CA - June, 2010
Professional Showdance - Make A Wish Foundation - Jive - Londance Studio Laguna Niguel - Sept. 2010

Professional Showcase - CHOC Hospital Fundraiser - Cha Cha, Mambo - Westin Hotel, Costa Mesa, CA -  May 2011
Professional Showdance - "Lifetime Weddings" Expo - Cha Cha -  The Villa, Westminster, CA - May 2011
Professional Enemble - "Viva Las Vegas" with Ron Montez - Cha Cha - University High School, Irvine, CA - June 2011
Professional Showdance - Londance Studio Productions "Viva Las Vegas" - Mambo - University High School, Irvine, CA - June 2011
Professional Showcase - Stephen Thomas Dance Foundation "Latin Explosion" - Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo -
Villa Park, CA - June 2011
Professional Showcase - Dana Piont Women's Group  - Argentine Tango, Bolero - Ferrantelli Restorante, Dana Point, CA - August ,2011
Professional Showcase - Orange County Women's Christian Group - Cha Cha, Swing - Alta Vista Country Club Villa Park, CA - October, 2011
Professional Showcasee - National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Cha Cha, Jive - Platinum Ballroom, Anaheim Mariott,
Anaheim, CA - October, 2011 

International Live Performances & Shows

Chancery Court Hotel Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity Cha Cha, Jive, Rumba Show
Porchester Hall  Studio Boardman “Prison Break”  Jive Show and Teaching
Waldorf Hilton  Waldorf Tea Dance   Salsa and Waltz Show
Café De Paris  “Fred and Ginger” Night   Samba, Rumba, Waltz Show
Trafalgar Square  St George’s Day 2008 Celebration  Cha Cha and Rumba Show
Regents Park  “Dancing in the Park 2008”   Salsa Teaching and Show
Roundwood Park  “Respect Festival”   Swing Hustle and Tango Show
Porchester Hall  “World Dance Unite” Festival  Salsa and Rumba Show
Embankment  Argentine Festival   Paso Doble and Rumba Show
Café Royal  Slovak Ball with British Ambassador Cha Cha and Viennese Waltz
Holiday Inn  Charity Event in London Bloomsbury Cha Cha and Jive Show
La Floridita  Wedding Entertainment   Salsa and Rumba Show
Kensington Rooftop Rooftop Gardens Hotel Party  Salsa Show
Waldorf Hilton  Hammonds Solicitors   Strictly Come Dancing Show
Irish Centre  Hammersmith Hollywood Party  Ballroom and Latin
Tbilisi, Georgia  Georgian International Dance   Waltz and Latin Show
St Josephs Epsom Dance Studio Cabaret Night  Cha Cha, Rumba, Waltz Show
Beryl Leywood  Dance Studio Medal Ceremony  Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso
Ipswich Dance  April Dance Party    Latin and Waltz Show
Bethania   Autumn Dance Party   Latin and Waltz Show

International Competition Results

3rd United Kingdom Closed Championship - 2007
1st Place Singapore International Championship - 2001
4th Place Hong Kong International Championship – 2001
2nd Place ADS Premiere Championships - 2001
2nd Place NATD Championship - 2000
1st Place Welsh Border Counties Championship - 1998
3rd Place London Metropolitan Championships - 1998
2nd Place ADS Star Championships – 1998
  

Referees

Inga Haas  Former World, International, British, United Kingdom, US Champion (1994)
   
Relationship:  Former Dance Partner

Shirley Ballas  Open to the World International Champion (1996),
Open to the World British Champions (1995 – 1996),
British National Champions
Star - World Cup - UK – Champions
Seven times undefeated United States Professional Champion

Realtionship:  Coach

Teachers and Coaches

Shirley Ballas, Johan Eftedal, Nadia Eftedal,
Tony Meredith, Goran Nordin, Victor Kenevsky, 
Ron Montez, Jonathan Roberts, Melissa Dexter

Professional Dance Education

Fullerton College:  Associate Degree in Dance (1996)
Member: Silhouettes Dance Company

Subjects: Ballet, Ballet Folkloric, Tap, Jazz, Modern Contemporary, Hip Hop,
Theory/Technique/History, Body Conditioning, Composition/Choreography,
Dance Ensemble/Performance, Teaching/Coaching

Dance Teaching Experience

Avant Garde Ballroom Newport Beach, CA (Current)

Latin & Ballroom Dance Styles
Show Dance & Theater Arts
Professional Coaching & Choreography
Body Conditioning
Group Classes
Proprietor: Andre'

Londance Studio Laguna Niguel, CA (Current)

Latin & Ballroom Dance Styles
Show dance & Theater Arts
Professional Coaching & Choreography
Body Conditioning
Group Classes
Proprietor: Patricia West

Green Light Dance Studio Newport Beach, CA

Latin & Ballroom Dance Styles
Show dance & Theater Arts
Professional Coaching & Choreography
Body Conditioning
Group Classes
Proprietor: Darion Casado

Bailey’s Dance Studio Buena Park & Fountain Valley, CA

Beginner/Intermediate Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Theater Arts
Beginning Tumbling
Choreography, Show Performance

Orange County Live Performances & Shows

2008
Performance Ensemble - "Jesus Christ Superstar" with Wendy Johnson - Theater Arts - Servite HS Main Theater - Dec. 2008

2009
Professional Showcase -  Stephen Thomas Dance Productions - Salsa, Rumba - The Garden Walk of Anaheim, CA - April 2009
Performance Ensemble - "Around the World" with Tony Meredith - Fullerton College, CA Main Theater - June 2009
Performance Ensemble - "Fame" with Jonathan Roberts & Martin Lamb - Fullerton College, CA Main Theater - Dec. 2009
Professional Showdance - Londance Studio Productions "T.V. Land" - Cha Cha/Rumba - Fullerton College Main Theater,
Fullerton, CA - Dec. 2009

2010
Professional Latin Showcase - Green Light Dance Studio Productions - Cha-Cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive -  Newport Marriott,
Newport Beach, CA - May, 2010
Professional Latin Showdance - Jive - Stadium Restaraunt, Pelican Hill Resort, Newport Coast, CA - June, 2010
Professional Showdance - Argentine Tango - Performing Arts Theater, Turtle Rock, CA - June, 2010
Professional Showdance - Londance Studio Productions, "So You Think You Can Dance" - Cha Cha - Fullerton College Main Theater,
Fullerton, CA - June, 2010
Professional Showdance - Make A Wish Foundation - Jive - Londance Studio Laguna Niguel - Sept. 2010

2011
Professional Showcase - CHOC Hospital Fundraiser - Cha Cha, Mambo - Westin Hotel, Costa Mesa, CA -  May 2011
Professional Showdance - "Lifetime Weddings" Expo - Cha Cha -  The Villa, Westminster, CA - May 2011
Professional Enemble - "Viva Las Vegas" with Ron Montez - Cha Cha - University High School, Irvine, CA - June 2011
Professional Showdance - Londance Studio Productions "Viva Las Vegas" - Mambo - University High School, Irvine, CA - June 2011
Professional Showcase - Stephen Thomas Dance Foundation "Latin Explosion" - Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo -
Villa Park, CA - June 2011
Professional Showcase - Dana Piont Women's Group  - Argentine Tango, Bolero - Ferrantelli Restorante, Dana Point, CA - August ,2011
Professional Showcase - Orange County Women's Christian Group - Cha Cha, Swing - Alta Vista Country Club Villa Park, CA - October, 2011
Professional Showcasee - National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Cha Cha, Jive - Platinum Ballroom, Anaheim Mariott,
Anaheim, CA - October, 2011
Professional Ensemble - "Greased Lightning" with Jonathan Roberts - Cha Cha/Jive, University High School, Irvine, CA - Dec 2011
Professional Showdance - Londance Studio Productions "Dancing Through the Decades" - Jive - University High School, Irvine, CA - Dec 2011
Professional Multi-Dance Showcase - Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo - Ipswich Dance Studio, Queensland Australia - Dec 2011

2012
Professional Showdance -  "Lifetime Weddings and Events" Expo, Cha Cha, Mambo - The Villa Westminster, CA - Mar. 2012
Professonal Showdance - Coronado "Cinco De Mayo" Festival - Cha Cha -  Newport Beach, CA - May 2012
Professional Showdance - Londance Studio Productions, "Burlesque" - Cha Cha - Fullerton Theater, Fullerton, CA - June 2012
Professional Showdance - "Salsa Nights" - Mambo - Londance Studio Laguna Niguel, CA - June 2012

Musical Theater Performances

Grease - Frenchie
Guys And Dolls - Adilaide
Hello, Dolly! - Minnie Faye
West Side Story - Maria
Jesus Christ Superstar - Soul Girl Dancer
Pirates of Penzance - Daughter Gwen
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - Ginger
Goldie’s Traveling Can Can - Can Can Girl Stella
Arsenic and Old Lace - Elaine Harper
Lilies of the Field - Sister Agnes
Agnes of God - Agnes
Romeo and Juliet - Juliet
A Chorus Line - Connie

A Festival of One-Acts:

The Odd Couple - Olive (1st Place Comedy)
The Importance of being Earnest - Gwendolyn Fairfax (2nd Place Comedy)
Agnes of God - Agnes (3rd Place, Drama)
Romeo and Juliet - Juliet (1st Place, Shakespeare)


Disneyland Performance/Productions, Anaheim, CA

'The World According to Goofy' Parade

Opening Dancer
Finale Dancer
Character Roles
Misc. Extra & Stand-In Roles
 
'USA Cavalcade'

Opening Dancer
Character Roles

'Electrical Parade'

Ballroom Dancer
Character Roles
Misc. Extra & Stand-In Roles
'Christmas Parade'

Toy Land Unit/Ballerina
Christmas Ballroom Dancer
Character Roles
Misc. Extra & Stand-In Roles

'Beauty and the Beast' Stage Show Disneyland - Anaheim, CA

Principal Dancer/Chorus

'Pocahontas' Stage Show El Capitan Theater, L.A.

Principal Dancer/Chorus

Choreographic Experience

Londance Studio - "Fame" Professional Staff Performance with Jonathan Roberts
Bailey’s Dance Studio - "Express Yourself"
Bailey’s Dance Studio - "Animal Crackers"
Buena Park Dance Ensemble - "Only the Strong Survive"
Fullerton Spring Concert Series - "One Night of Magic"
Buena Park Performing Arts Ensemble - "Grease"
Cypress College Dramatic Arts Division - "West Side Story"  

Teachers and Coaches

Shirley Ballas, Johan Eftedal, Nadia Eftedal,
Tony Meredith, Goran Nordin, Victor Kenevsky,
Ron Montez, Jonathan Roberts, Melissa Dexter

Ballet/Contemporary: Sally Thompson, Cathleen Whalen
Theater Arts/Acting: Gary Krinke, RJ Adams