Lois Cresswell - Female Dancer | Midlands
(no reviews)Based In: Midlands
Performs: Worldwide
From: Contact
Show Description
Television and Video Experience
Dancer in a music video for Theia Rock Band - May 2018
I was selected to be a dancer in a video, with two other girls, for a rock band where I had to act as a Secretary and then perform a short high energy dance number.
Dancer for The Gadget Show - Channel 4 - January 2017
As a member of my dance college Commercial Company (Addict Dance Academy), Channel 4 filmed our group dancing as part of an experiment where we had to perform a high energy commercial piece of choreography wearing wireless headphones to test their practicality.
Backing Dancer in
... X Factor, Wembley Arena - October 2015
I was selected to be a backing dancer for Tom London’s pre-recorded X Factor performance at the Six Chair Challenge in front a live audience and celebrities such as Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh. The piece was a commercial style and was choreographed by Ben Davies.
Dancer for Tom D London music video, Predator - November 2014
As part of The Addict Initiative dancers, I performed on Tom D London’s music video for his song, Predator.
Theatre and Stage Performance Experience
Dancer in Socharo Touring Dance Company - October 2017 onwards
After a successful audition for the Company, I am now part of this touring dance company in my spare time, and for which I perform dance styles such as Bollywood and Cabaret/Showgirl at big events, weddings and parties etc.
Resident dancer at Club Tropicana, Chapel St Leonards, Skegness - June 17th to
September 2nd 2018
After a successful summer contract at Club Tropicana in 2017, I was asked back for a second contract throughout the summer as a resident dancer.
Resident dancer at Club Tropicana, Chapel St Leonards, Skegness - June 17th to
September 2nd 2017
After successfully auditioning, I spent the summer season as a resident dancer at the East Coast’s largest entertainment venue. I performed on stage 5 nights a week with my two dance colleagues and supported the resident singers and external acts in front of audiences up to 2,000 people. I performed in styles such as; showgirl, commercial and jazz.
MoveIt Main Stage and Showcase Theatre Performances, The ExCeL, London - March 2016 and March 2017
I auditioned for and was selected to dance at MoveIt for Addict Dance Academy, where I performed on the Main Stage and in the Showcase Theatres. Styles performed included Commercial, Hip Hop and Jazz and pieces were choreographed by Ben Davies, Gareth Woodward and Ryan Lee-Seager.
Addict Dance Academy Commercial Company Tour - Various UK locations - October 2016 to January 2017
I was chosen to be part of Addict Dance Academy’s Commercial Touring Company which travelled around the UK performing at many top venues including The Winter Gardens in Blackpool and the Hippodrome in Birmingham.
Dance Teaching Experience
Dance teacher at St. Joseph’s Primary School After School Club, Leicester – February to March 2018
As part of my college work experience, I taught three After School Club dance sessions to children aged 7-9 years. These sessions involved teaching a mixture of styles including Jazz, Commercial and Lyrical.
Kids Club at Club Tropicana, Chapel St Leonards, Skegness – June to September 2017 and 2018
I taught dance to a weekly Kids Club during my summer season dance contract, where I taught a mixture of dances styles to children ages 2-12 years.
Dance Training
I started my dance training when I was 2 years old at my local dance school and moved to Shelby Dance Academy, in Hinckley, at the age of 7 and it was here that I began competing at competitions, festivals and performing at many local and national shows and performances. I left Shelby at the age of 17 to study at dance college.
Whilst I was in Sixth Form College studying a range of subjects, I studied GCSE Dance, for which I was award an A*. This allowed me to study both the physical and theory aspects of dance.
Aged 17, I successfully auditioned for the two year BTEC dance course at Addict Dance Academy in Leicester, where I studied multiple dance styles and gained many new skills. I gained a Triple Grade Distinction* in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts.
To further my training, I auditioned to study a HND in Dance and Performing Arts at Addict Dance Academy, and I’m currently in my final year of this course.
After a successful audition for Socharo Dance Company, I became part of their touring company in my spare time, performing styles such as Bollywood and Cabaret/Showgirl at big events, weddings, birthdays parties etc.
Dance Styles
I have had formal training in a wide variety of dance styles. These include:
• Ballet
• Tap
• Jazz
• Cabaret/Showgirl
• Hip Hop
• Commercial
• Bollywood
• Contemporary
Other Relevant Information and Skills
I have a full, clean UK Driving license which I have held for over 3 years.
I have a valid DBS certificate
Over the past few years I have been fortunate enough to travel to many different countries which has enhanced my cultural knowledge and independence.
My role as a barmaid in a local pub/restaurant has given me a number of transferable skills including communication skills and increased confidence.
My passion for dance not only ends at college, but I also relish the opportunity to take part in workshops and masterclasses around the UK to develop my practical ability in a variety of dance styles. In my spare time, I perform around the country with Socharo Dance Company.
Biography
Height: 5ft 7 inches
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Contact Details
BASED IN THE MIDLANDS BUT CAN DRIVE IF NEEDED
Email: loiscresswell@hotmail.com
Suitable for
Wedding Reception Entertainment Birthday Party Entertainment Private Parties Corporate Events Cocktail Receptions Christening Entertainment Product Launches Trade Shows Christmas Party Events Bar Mitzvah Bat Mitzvah Gala Dinners Jewish Weddings After Dinner Entertainment.
Additional Information
DBS CERTIFICATE
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