Poppybird

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Poppybird

 Actor  Musician  Dancer

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  • Playing Age: from 16 to 20
    Location: Hampshire
    Gender: Female

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About Me

I am in my final year of secondary school i love my life and live performing, i can't wait to leave school and go on to college and university to work and learn about the performing arts.


Acting


Experience

 -  Musicals
 -  Theatre (Fringe)


Accents

 -  Cockney
 -  London
 -  Posh
 -  South London
 -  Southern England


Employment History & Experience

JLD School of dance production of footloose (lead female role of 'Areil')
school GCSE performance of trumpets and Raspberries (straight acting lead role of 'Lucia')


Music


Experience

 -  Solo


Employment History & Experience

JLD school of Dance perfermance, solo from les misrable - On my own
JLD school of dance prduction of footloose - I need a Hero


Dancing


Experience

 -  Musicals
 -  Teacher


Dance Skills

 -  Ballet
 -  Contemporary
 -  Jazz
 -  Streetdancing


Employment History & Experience

-A midsummer’s nights dream (Dancing- August 2007).
-The Nutcracker Ballet, Arlington Arts Centre Newbury, Ballet Russe- Welsh Ballet Company (Ballet Dance- December 2007).
-JLD Dance Explosion, Queen Mary’s college Basingstoke (ballet, jazz and modern dance and singing- august 2009).
-JLD summer workshop (ballet, contemporary, jazz, solo singing- august 2010).
-School talent shows (Dance performances and singing- October 2010 & February 2011).
-JLD production of Footloose (lead female role Ariel, singing, acting and dance- April 2011).


Physical Details

Ethnicity:
White/ Caucasian
Skin Colour:
white
Height:
5 ft 5 in
Weight:
8 st 2 lb
Build:
n/a
Dress Size:
6 to 8
Bust:
32 in
Waist:
26 in
Hips:
30 in
Shoe Size:
4 UK
Eye Colour:
Brown
Hair Colour:
Blonde
Hair Length:
Medium
Hair Style:
Wavy

Experience & Qualifications


General Experience

o Taekwondo: 4th Kup Blue belt
o Completed Aquadrom swimlife program
o Public Performances: Junior school Aladdin (lead female Jasmine, singing and acting- July 2007). A midsummer’s nights dream (Dancing- August 2007). The Nutcracker Ballet, Arlington Arts Centre Newbury, Ballet Russe- Welsh Ballet Company (Ballet Dance- December 2007). JLD Dance Explosion, Queen Mary’s college Basingstoke (ballet, jazz and modern dance and singing- august 2009). JLD summer workshop (ballet, contemporary, jazz, solo singing- august 2010). School talent shows (Dance performances and singing- October 2010 & February 2011). JLD production of Footloose (lead female role Ariel, singing, acting and dance- April 2011). GCSE Drama performance, Trumpets and Raspberries (straight acting role- April 2011).
o Regular Babysitting for family friends – with three boys aged 2, 5 & 7, then 2 boys 5 & 8, and 1 girl aged 2: includes organizing meals and bedtime routine.
o Volunteered at the Hurst community college to be member of “the smile team” organized to support youngest students through their first year at the school.
o Every year, I have supported my house by participating in team events such as sports day and inter house matches.



Qualifications & Training

Education:
o The Hurst Community College 2007-2012: early entry French GCSE examination, pass with D Grade.
Predicted Grades:
English- A, Math- B,
Science- C, Integrated humanities- A,
Drama- A, Fine Art- A,
History- A, Media Studies- A,
JLD School of dance (Kingsclere Hampshire) 7 years:
Examinations: RAD intermediate foundation (merit), RAD Grade five (merit), RAD Grade 4 (merit), RAD Grade 3 (merit)
(Other classes: jazz, contemporary, musical theater)


Other Information

Relevant Skills

I believe that I am a good team player, I cope well under pressure, I am responsible and willing to work hard. I find it easy to talk to new people and react well in challenging situations.

Interests & Hobbies

My interests include music (I have recently recorded a track with my uncle on an album he has released on iTunes, titled “Just Urban folk- Gentlest Touch” (May 2011). I’m very interested in all performing arts, particularly dance and musical theater. I enjoy art and Fashion and love experiencing them in London by visiting shops and exhibitions.

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