A classically educated ballerina who trained at Samos School of Dance under Christina Tsardoulias . Passionate about continuing to express my passion for art through the beauty of ballet. Credentials include excelling in workshops with accomplished dancers such as Daniel Guy Pierre Lommel. Attended Lyon Classique Ecole Meyrieux Summer Course in 2017 and Athens Summer Intensive Workshop for Ballet and Contemporary Dancers at Dance Studio "Horos" with Bernard Gaddis in 2018. Toured all over Greece for many dance performances by Samos School of Dance and performed excellent. Exceptional ability to work with children and get them hooked on dance.
Skills
• Ballet, contemporary, jazz, latin, ballroom and tango
• Familiar with a wide range of ballets and choreographies
• Able to perform flawless pirouettes, grand jetes and fouettes
• Genuine enthusiasm for the art of ballet
• Ability to work in many theatrical styles, including drama, comedy and romance
• Creative collaborator who takes direction well- Independent dancer and good team player
• Persistent and methodical when learning roles and routines- will practice a role until it is perfect
Work Experience
Dance Teacher
Dance School ‘’Epi Skinis’’, Trikala GR
01/2023 – Present
Responsibilities:
• Host five different levels of ballet class, with classes up to 10 dancers
• Advise dancers on how to stand and move properly, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent injuries
• Deliver enjoyable, structured and well-planned dance activities whilst explaining and demonstrating dance techniques and methods
• Plan and deliver dance lessons, choreographing high quality routines to cater to all students
• Develop lasting relationships with students, parents and caregivers
Dance Teacher Assistant
Samos School of Dance, Samos GR
07/2021-09/2021 and 09/2022-11/2022
Responsibilities:
• Assisted a team of 25 dancers in movements and dance routines- assisted each dancer with personalized goals for effective growth and development
• Attended community events and before/after shows
• Updating and maintaining student attendance records
• Maintaining effective administrative systems and tutorial records as required
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Education
Dancer
Dance School ‘’Epi Skinis’’, Trikala GR
2023
Relevant courses: Ballet, contemporary, dance fitness, tango, latin classes
Dancer
Dance Works, Nicosia CY
2018-2022
Relevant courses: Ballet classes- Advanced Level 2
Dancer
Samos School of Dance, Samos GR
2003-2018
Relevant courses: Ballet and contemporary performance, performance and choreography
Workshops
2022 Elias Frantziskonis (corps de ballet, Czech National Ballet), Jahna Frantziskonis (former soloist, San Francisco Ballet), Emily D’ Angelo (senior member of The Isadora Duncan Dance Company in New York City), Edward R.Truitt (Associate Professor of Dance West Texas A&M University)
2021 Constance Stamatiou (Alvin Ailey American Dance Τheater), Jahna Frantziskonis (Soloist with the San Francisco Ballet)
2020 Carlos Lopez (Ballet Master, American Ballet Theatre), Raphael Boumaila (Former Principal Dancer, Limon Dance Company, Lecturer), Edward R.Truitt (Associate Professor of Dance West Texas A&M University), Meg Brooker (Artistic Director of Duncan Dance South & Associate Professor & Director of Dance Middle Tennessee State University), Lori Belilove (Founder & Artistic Director Isadora Duncan Foundation & Company New York), Heather Alaine Sol Strong ( Creator / Leader Mindful Movement), Keena Dawn Smith (High Intensity Pilates Instructor, Sweat Pilates Las Vegas)
2018 Bernard Gaddis (Director choreographer "Contemporary West dance theater" former principal dancer Alvin Ailey American dance theater)
2016-2017 Daniel Guy Pierre Lommel (Greek National Opera)
