Objective

Much of my career is spent as a creative arts teacher or community extra-curricular organizer for children and youths in various communities in Australia, UK and the Caribbean. Having had these experiences, I would like to pursue other possibilities in administration, public relations and or (entertainment) management.

Professional Profile

§      Developed the Performing Arts Curriculum for the Culture and Artistic Formation program for the St. Maarten Academy.

§      Initiated Community Schools in the UK and St. Maarten.

§      Established several Youth Dance Companies in Australia, the UK and the Caribbean.

§      Hosted several educational workshops for students, teachers and community organizers.

Dance

§      Production Director for theatre and dance in numerous community events.

§      Choreographer for several music videos and low budget theatre productions.

§      Dancer in several companies across the UK, Australia, Jamaica, Canada and St. Maarten.

Community Development

§      Founder of “The Independent Artists’ Foundation,” St. Maarten.

§      Founder of ACE Dance Company and Junior West Berkshire Youth Dance, UK.

§      Ashe Dance Agency UK.

§      Kofi Walker Dance Theatre Studio, St. Maarten.

§      Outreach volunteer for the Jamaica Aids Support group.

§      Coordinator for numerous performing arts and after school projects.

Work History

2004 - 2008, Creative Arts Teacher, St. Maarten Academy, St. Maarten.

2002 - 2004, Dancer in Residence, Park House School & Sports College, Newbury, UK.

2001 - 2002, Community Dance Artist, Ludus Dance Co., Lancashire, UK.

1997 - 1999, Artistic Director, Methodist Agogic Centre, St. Maarten.

Education

2004 - 2005 University of St. Martin

§      Curriculum Development

§      Foundations in Education

1999 - 2001, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Leeds, UK.

§     Bachelor in Performing Arts-BPA.

§      Dance Company Member 2001 Verve.

1992 - 1995, Edna Manley College for the Visual and Performing Arts, Kingston Jamaica.

§      Certificate in Theatre and Production.

§      Lecture Demonstration on “Similarities between Aboriginal and Afro-Caribbean Dance.

Special interest

Coordinator for Strategic and Curriculum development projects for vocational or community schools, also for learning and physical disability programs.

 

References

References are available on request.

Call me in Jamaica on +1876 405 2800