Laura Danielle Porritt - Female Dancer | yorkshire, East of England

Description

Hoop Artist.
Training for the past two years on the hoop I can perform professional routines on stage at a height. Both an eye pleasing and magical plus to have to any pantomime or show. Iam flexible which means I have a very unique routine with beautiful positions and tricks. I also Have a sort video of one of my routines which I can email on request.

Biography

Dancer, Hoop Artist and Actress
My name is Laura Danielle Porritt.
I have just finished my contract working in malta. Just before that i was on Celestyal Cruises for SeaCruise UK in the Mediterranean. And a crossing from Greece to Cuba.
I have a current STCW training certificate and a full ENG1 medical
Before that I completed a 6 month dance contract in Greece for Showcase Productions International, This included a "Around the World" and a "Hollywood" show. With styles from Irish tap, Cancan, burlesque partner work and lifts.
I have been to India and have performed at live festivals ... and Bollywood films on set.
Two summer's I have danced in the professional production of "Show Time at The Spa". A Tony Peers Production Preforming for 10 weeks, styles of stage, contemporary, jazz, salsa and more including partner work.
Dancing from the age of four. UKA exams in Ballet, Tap, Modern and Irish up to and including elementary level. We perform two dance show's a year including all styles of dance, which I have performed solo's in. We compete in group competitions once a year where we entered each section with a Ballet a tap a modern and a song and dance routine, which we always came away with placed prizes. I also help choreograph dances for our dance school to perform in shows, event's ect. Performed in the local professional pantomime for the last 11 years as a dancer/extra. In the last pantomime I got a small speaking role and was also made dance captain for the senior and junior dancers.
I studied dance at college for two year and achieved a National Diploma in Dance with two distinctions and a merit. We performed many shows which I got individual and duet roles in including my role in our modern twist on The Wizard of Oz which was our biggest show at the end of our first year. I was chosen to play the part of the wicked witch after auditioning. I was also chosen for a child like solo role for our last show of the course which we devised and choreographed ourselves on the journey of dreams and the science of sleep. I have danced at Disney Land Paris with our dance school, and also performed at Stadler's Wells Theater.
I have also got a B in GCSE dance. Acting.
Last Christmas I Played Fairy Bow Bells in Dick Wittington for Tony Peer's Productions, in Cleethorpes at the Parkway Theatre. I was a member of the local youth theater group and competed in competitions and got nominated for best actress 3 times. I have also Performed in the professional Pantomime at the Bridlington Spa Theater for Paul Holman Productions, as a dancer/extra and was chosen for a small speaking part.
I have also got a B in GCSE Drama.
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Experience

• Summer 2011 – Danced in “Show Time Spectacular”, a Tony Peers Production.
This included styles from Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Partner work and more. Working with singers
and special acts in full production numbers.
• Panto 2011- Danced in “Jack and the Beanstalk”, a Paul Holman Productions .
• Summer 2012 – Danced in “Show Time at the Spa” a 10 week run, a Tony Peers Productions.
This included styles from Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Partner work and more. With acting and
quick changes. Working with singers and special acts in full production numbers.
• Sum ... mer 2012 – Teaching and choreographing street dance to 8 to 11 year olds for the local
authority.
• Summer 2012 – Olympic Torch event in Scarborough, for Tony Peers Productions.
• December 2012 – Played Fairy Bow Bells in “Dick Wittington” a Tony Peer's Production in
Cleethorpes.
This role involved both acting and dancing plus interacting with the audience with which I was both
confident and comfortable with.
• Throughout the years teaching and helping at Collette Tyler Dance School ages 5 to 18
• October 2013 to December 2013 - Octopus Entertainments (India)
Danced in four Bollywood films, performed at the Tomorrow Land/Bollyboom festival in Delhi and
at weddings and corporate events. Dance styles included Bollywood, Hip Hop, free style, abstract
and showgirl/stage. Included performances with challenging costumes with wings, feathers and
water fountains.
• May 2014 to October 2014 - Showcase Entertainments Intl (Greece)
Performed at the Kipriotis Village Resort. This involved performing two very different shows. One
a compilation of dances from around the world, such as Cancan, Irish, Harem etc. The second is a
Hollywood style show involving dances from Burlesque, Dream Girls, Hairspray and many more.
• March 2015 to December 2015 - SeaCruise UK (Greece)
Performed aboard the Celestyal Cruise line, sailing around the coast and islands of Greece and
Turkey. This involved performing a variety of styles and routines including Modern, street, ballet,
contemporary, partner work, show girl, international and more. Working with singers and special
acts in full production numbers. With quick changes and use of props.
Also an extended cruise from Greece to the Caribbean. Learning 10 new shows in four weeks. With
show styles from rock, Christmas, burlesque, tap and more. This involved performing a variety of
styles and routines.
March 2016 to June 2016 – Klshows International Ltd
Performing 6 nights a week at various hotels on the island of Malta. This involved performing a
variety of styles and routines working with singers and special acts in full production numbers,
with quick changes and use of props. Read More

Previous Clients

Klshows international
SeaCruise UK
Showcase Productions International
Octopus Entertainment (India)
Tony Peer's Productions
Paul Holllman

Suitable for

Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Corporate Event Dinner Party Jewish Wedding Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Trade Show / Exhibitions

Additional Information

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