Maggie Fay

Description

A versatile, flexible, and well-trained dancer. I love to approach challenges and opportunities with an open mind and am always eager to learn new skills. My training in classical ballet has provided the foundation in all other styles of dance. Performing is my passion; I am extremely quick at choreography and welcome opportunities to be part of a team or to work as a principal dancer. I am a natural singer and can dance and sing cooperatively. I am always open to constructive feedback as I am a life longer learner.
- skilled technical dancer (ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, contemporary, modern, ... acro, hip hop)
- emergent choreography
- skilled working with young children
- Have had experience with partnering
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Biography

MAGGIE FAY – Professional Performer
Maggie Fay was born and raised in Kelowna, BC with her parents, two siblings and her dog, Lucy. Maggie began her dance journey at the age of 3 years. She trained in styles of dance including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, contemporary ballet, lyrical, modern, Acro, hip hop and Highland. Maggie was accepted into and attended the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) summer program in 2019. She has participated in auditions and master classes with The Goh Ballet (Vancouver, BC) (accepted to the summer program four times), the American Academy of Ballet (New York ... ) (accepted into the summer program twice), and the summer dance intensive at The Canadian School of Ballet (Kelowna, BC) four times.
Other notable highlights include performing with The Canadian School of Ballet’s semi-professional dance team, Company B in Disneyland (Anaheim, CA) in the Dance the Magic event in 2017. Maggie was awarded the lead role of ‘Clara’ in the Nutcracker in 2021 with The Canadian School of Ballet. She participated annually in a variety of competitions, festivals, and fundraising performance opportunities and was an associate ballet teacher at the Canadian School of Ballet.
When she is not performing Maggie enjoys time with family and friends, reading, and being outdoors. Maggie is a triple threat with a focus in dance. She loves to perform, is a quick study at choreography and is always ready for both challenge and fun!
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Experience

Maggie Fay
-Professional Dancer-
319 Yates Road
Kelowna BC V1V 1P2
778.583.0042(C)
maggie.fayy0204@gmail.com
Personal summary: A versatile, flexible, and well-trained dancer I love to approach challenges and opportunities with an open mind and am always eager to learn new skills. My training in classical ballet has provided the foundation in all other styles of dance. Performing is my passion; I am extremely quick at choreography and welcome opportunities to be part of a team or to work as a principal dancer. I am a natural singer and can dance and sing cooperatively. I am always op ... en to constructive feedback as I am a life longer learner.
Dance Training:
Dance Style(s)
Special Achievements
Teachers/Choreographers
Ballet (RAD) – Completed Advanced I (demi pointe, pointe, character)
(age 3 years – present)
- Distinction in all ballet exams (Grade 3 – Advanced I)
Melville Brown, Emma Donley, Chris Larsen, Renée Salsiccioli, Regeanna Stubel, Sara Watters
- Clara in the Nutcracker – 2021; multiple roles in the Nutcracker (6 years), including doll soloist, clown duet
Melville Brown, Emma Donley, Chris Larsen,
Taylor and Connor Gnam, Regeanna Stubel
*Danced with professional dancers from Ballet Kelowna:
Desirée Bortolussi
Donaldo Nava
Yuka Otsuki
Kurt Werner
- Attended Royal Winnipeg Ballet Summer School (2019), accepted into full time program; accepted into Summer School (2017)
Alexander Gamayunov, Caroline Gruber, Kira Hofmann, Stéphane Léonard (Director)
- Accepted into The Goh Ballet Summer School (Vancouver) (2015, 2016, 2018, 2019)
Chan Han Goh
- Accepted into the American Academy of Ballet (New York) Summer Program (2016, 2017)
Gina Chiavelli, Vladimir Stadnik
Jazz – all styles
(age 7 years – present)
- Soloist in jazz (2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022) competitions/festivals – Kiwanis Music Festival (Kelowna, Penticton, BC), Great Canadian Dance Challenge, The Vibe, Thunderstruck, 5678 Showtime, Shine, Paradym, Just Dance
Carley Bailey, Jennifer Harden, Jennifer Large, Paige Parkhill, Jesse Robb, Clayton Scott
- Member of Company B Professional Dance Team (2017 – 2022) – performed at festivals/competitions (see above list), fundraisers for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), Swinging with the Stars COHA (Central Okanagan Hospice Association)
Carley Bailey (Director), Kristin Helfrich, Paige Parkhill, Sara Podollan, Jesse Robb
- Participated in Disney’s Dance the Magic (2017)
Carley Bailey (Director)
Tap
(age 5 years – present)
- Soloist in tap (2014, 2020, 2021) competitions/festivals – Kiwanis Music Festival (Kelowna, BC), Great Canadian Dance Challenge, Thunderstruck, Shine
Carley Bailey, Jennifer Large
- Member of Company B Professional Dance Team (2017 – 2022) – performed at festivals/competitions (see above list)
Carley Bailey (Director), Matt Shields
Other – contemporary, contemporary ballet, lyrical modern (age 12 years – present), hip hop (age 10 years – present), Acro (age 11 years – present), musical theatre (age 10 years – present), Highland (ages 5-8 years)
- Competed and performed in Contemporary, Contemporary Ballet, Lyrical, Acro and Hip Hop. Modern was done in summer schools and Highland was done recreationally and for special occasion performances (i.e., Robbie Burns Day)
Siobhan Barker (Musical Theatre), Barbara Fay (Highland), Chisa Glendenning (Acro), Taylor Gnam (Contemporary/Lyrical), Yuichiro Inoue (Modern),
Joanna Lige (Contemporary), Jennifer Large (Hip Hop), Janessa McGrath (Hip Hop), Sara Podollan (Hip Hop), Tracey Ross (Musical Theatre), Hannah Zobel (Contemporary Ballet)
Work/Volunteer History
2022 (July) – Present: Support Staff, Oak & CRU, Kelowna, BC
• Responsible for expediting duties, hostess and bussing duties
• Responsible for cleaning, organization, and efficiency in a variety of tasks
2021 (June) – Present: Support Staff, The Train Station Pub, Kelowna, BC
• Responsible for expediting duties, hostess and bussing duties
• Responsible for cleaning, organization, and efficiency in a variety of tasks
• Accountable for cash transactions and impeccable customer relations
2018-2022: Assistant dance instructor (Volunteer), The Canadian School of Ballet
• Helped with instructing and organizing dance classes (ages 3-5 years)
• Maintained effective guiding and caring of young children
• Assisted with choreography, costuming, and performances
2020 (Aug. - Nov.): Cashier/Sales associate, Dance Essentials
• Responsible for dancewear and shoe fittings
• Operated sales transactions
• Maintained inventory
2017-2018: Cashier/merchant, Sparkes Corn Barns
• Responsible for set-up/close, bag/restocking product, placing orders, handling cash transactions
• Accountable for pleasant and informative customer interactions
2016-2017: Volunteer, Kelowna Food Bank
• Assisted clients of the food bank with information and help with products
• Provided pleasant interactions with clients and other volunteers
Education
High School Diploma - Kelowna Senior Secondary, Kelowna, BC
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Physical Characteristics

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I come from a family of dance and have been dancing with the same studio since the age of 2. Having the opportunities to audition for ballet schools including the AAB (American Academy of Ballet), RWB (Royal Winnipeg Ballet), and the Goh Ballet have all been opportunities I have benefitted from as I have grown up. I attended the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s summer session in 2019 and was accepted into the full year program when I was 15, but ultimately decided that staying with my home studio was best for me at the time. Being part of my studios semi-professional dance group, Company B, I have ha ... d the opportunities to work with many distinguished choreographers including Jesse Robb, Paige Parkhill, Clayton Scott, Kira Hoffman, Matt Shields, and Sarah Christine Smith (Podollan). I have worked as a lead dancer (I.e. Clara in the Canadian School of Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker”), as well as part of an ensemble cast. I am looking for an opportunity to grow and learn as a new professional dancer. I am young, but I am ambitious, responsible, organized, and a skilled performer. Read More

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