Samantha Melis
Female Dancer
(no reviews)Country: South Africa
Based In: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Performs: Worldwide
From: R700
Description
Full time professional dancer trained in a variety of styles. Over 20 years of training and performance experience on stage. Looking for contract opportunities worldwide.
Experience
EXPERIENCE
KZN Youth Ballet - Principal Dancer (3 years)
KZN Dance Academy Soloist (5+ years)
WACO Professional Development Dance Program (3 month teaching and performance contract 2022)
WACO Professional Development Dance Program (1 month teaching and performance contract 2023)
Sharks Rugby Hip Hop Dancer (1 year)
Invited guest performer and coach for WACO 2023 Congress
American Ballet Theatre NY (Summer School Scholarship)
Cechetti Ballet Society Summer School (Annual since 2016)
Lead Performer and Choreographer (commercial dancing) - World Table Tennis Championship ICC 2023
Rus
... sian Bolshoi Ballet Cast Member - Season of ‘The Nutcracker’ in Durban, South Africa
University of Cape Town Rugby Cheerleader (4 years)
‘Shall We Dance’ Principal Performer (10+ years)
“The Kings of Mulberry Street 2” Film Cast Member and Dancer (2022)
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Cechetti Society Advanced 2 Ballet Certificate (Honours)
ISTD Advanced 1 Modern Certificate (Honours)
ISTD Intermediate Tap Certificate (Honours)
Spanish Dance Society Elementary Certificate (Honours)
Ocean Rhythmic Gymnastics Club (5 years)
Minette de Klerk Dance Academy (15+ years)
New World Dance Theatre (Cape Town) - 3 year contract
STCW Certificate (in progress)
Basic L2 First Aid Certificate
Bsc Occupational Therapy (University of Cape Town)
Various open classes and courses:
Ian McDonald (Joburg City Ballet 2 Day Intensive) / Diane Van Schoor (Royal Ballet School Summer School) / Lyrical Deezey (Hip Hop Intensive) / Gerhaad Van Rooyen and Amor Kruger (World Dance Champion Partnering Workshop) / Jarryd Watson (Inclusive Disability Dance Workshop)/ Casey Swales (Contemporary and aerial silks workshop)
Previous Clients
KZN Dance Academy
WACO Professional Development Organisation
Minette de Klerk Dance Academy
Suitable for
Bachelor / Stag Party Bachelorette / Hen Party Bar / Bat Mitzvah Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Festival / Outdoor Event Hotel Event Nightclub Event Quinceañera / Sweet 16 Party Social Club Theaters / Stage University / College Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception
Acting Experience
"King of Mulberry Street 2" - cast member
UCT Shotties short film - cast member
Modelling Experience
Sports Model for Valkrie Sports Apparel
Physical Characteristics
Virtual Services Offer
Online Dance Lessons
Online lessons in ballet, contemporary, spanish and tap dance upon request. This extends to all ages.
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