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Lisa Marshall

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Dedicated principal and dance teacher with a passion for impacting others through dance and musical theatre and dance instruction. Encourages personal development in students through individualised assessments, mentoring and project work. Connects with novice and advanced students to expand skillsets. Inspiring professional plans and delivers high quality sessions for students to practice and improve artistic skills. Motivates and encourages students, providing safe space for growth and exploration. Punctual and honest leader with solid background in both performing and teaching environments. Satisfies customers with exceptional service. Uses slow periods effectively to stay on top of daily chores while pursuing opportunities to help team improve service and reduce waste.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Competition team leader

Diverse Performing Arts School
Dubai, UAE
10.2019 - Current
  • Composed creative, achievable sequences of steps and moves for dancers.
  • Prepared student groups for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques.
  • Choreographed various styles of performances for individuals and groups from solos to duets and large production groups
  • Helped students work on facial expressions to match dance moves.
  • Developed new choreography for shows and organised rehearsals with team members.
  • Composed sequences of steps and moves for dancers.
  • Discovered talents of team to best utilise to realise maximum potential.
  • Showcased skills at local and national dance events.
  • Evoked emotional response from audiences by planning and executing heartfelt performances.
  • Planned dance performances based on creative briefs.
  • Intepreted choreographies and artistic briefs
  • Worked on multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining exceptional quality work.
  • Pursued professional development to develop and broaden skill sets and acquire different movement techniques.
  • Taught complex choreographies to different groups of dancers.
  • Worked on projects with broad range of personalities, promoting inclusivity and settling conflicts.
  • Selected music for performances to complement specific choreographies.
  • Took advantage of available space and props for dynamic performances.
  • Integrated posture, balance and coordination skills into routines to enhance performances.
  • Demonstrated practical aspects of creating art and taught students advanced techniques.
  • Evaluated students' work and provided constructive feedback to guide improvement.
  • Organised opportunities for students to showcase their work.
  • Collaborated well to achieve faultless group performances.
  • Created new musical pieces for specific performances or wider use.
  • Arranged compositions to suit performance purposes.
  • Helped students understand rhythm, leaps, turns and posture through thorough demonstration and discussion


Workshop Coordinator

Diverse Performing Arts School
Dubai, UAE
09.2010 - Current
  • Sourcing and securing different International choreographers and musical theatre performers to host workshops at our studio and an annual basis. Allowing students worldly experience.
  • Organising all requirements for workshop hosts I.E. Flights, accommodation, invoicing payments.
  • Assisting the hosts while in Dubai and looking after any given choreography in their absence.
  • Budgeting costs associated.
  • Controlling all advertisement to encourage student engagement in such events. From detailed in class discussions, blast emails to family database to all social media promotions.
  • Maintaining great relations with choreographers, MDs etc who host workshops, to ensure a successful event for students parents and the choreographers themselves.
  • Utilising these connections to ensure hosts return for years to come.

Company Owner/Performing Arts Principal

Self employed
Dubai, UAE
09.2008 - Current
  • Collaborated with heads of department to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
  • Performed diverse human resource activities, including hiring, training, disciplinary and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Monitored student behaviour and enforced discipline policies.
  • Encouraged interdepartmental collaboration to develop and support student activities, programmes and lessons.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Administered standardised tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
  • Modelled excellent leadership skills to promote positive interaction between teaching staff and students.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with goals and objectives.
  • Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behaviour modification.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures, approving any professional staff additions.
  • Oversaw schedule management, orientation and registration protocols and other administrative functions.
  • Expanded quality curriculum training to facilitate continued educated for teaching staff.
  • Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
  • Developed, planned and delivered fun, safe and educational dance curriculum to students aged 8 - 18.
  • Helped to increase participant confidence by leading guided demonstrations and facilitating controlled and free practice.
  • Coached individual students in contemporary and jazz dance, personalising teaching and support to best meet bespoke needs.
  • Explained and demonstrated complex dance moves and techniques, breaking up long sequences to aid memorisation.
  • Choreographed advanced level contemporary, Jazz and musical theatre dances, tailoring routines to meet different styles and levels of ability.
  • Implemented class rules, promoted mutual respect and used gentle discipline for productive and punctual classes.
  • Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans to develop skills in all styles of dance.
  • Inspired and encouraged students to explore different types of dance for creative expression.
  • Prepped students for formal auditions and exams, helping students to achieve success at college entry level.
  • Prepared and delivered carefully crafted lessons to introduce students to dance technique and positions.
  • Cultivated strong sense of teamwork, respect and support to encourage student commitment and participation levels.
  • Managed inventory and maintenance of costumes and accessories.
  • Utilised different styles of teaching to accommodate students of differing abilities.
  • Instructed groups of up to 60 participants, creating interactive and productive learning environment.

Show Producer

Diverse Performing Arts School
Dubai, UAE
06.2008 - Current
  • Sourced suitable theatre for various productions from small to large scale theatres including Dubai Opera
  • Overseeing all performances within shows to ensure expected standard is achieved
  • Co-ordinating costumes, set design, lighting and backstage team throughout
  • Taking charge of all advertisement from fliers to all social media
  • Discussed project progress with financial backers, leading smooth negotiations and influencing decision-making.
  • Defined project scope and created manageable schedules.
  • Estimated quantities and costs of necessary resources as part of preliminary planning.
  • Oversaw compliance to relevant codes, regulations and safety laws.
  • Resolved day-to-day issues immediately to promote smooth production workflow.
  • Partnered with director for creative collaboration, brainstorming and project planning.

Choreographer

Various
Dubai, UAE
10.2007 - 01.2010
  • Choreographed various performances for companies such as - Lamborghi, Bespoke shows at Dubai Mall, Alternative Energy Awards ceremony, Abu Dhabi, Oil Baron's Ball form 2007 - 2009, Ferrari Gala dinner, Gold & Diamond commodities Jewellery show and many more.
  • Discovered talents of team to best utilise for varying styles of event requirements.
  • Developed new choreography for shows and organised rehearsals with team members.
  • Developed choreography for up to 500 dancers for large scale event performances such as Dubai World Cup, Yes Island F1.
  • Planned dance performances based on creative briefs.
  • Selected music for performances to complement specific choreographies.
  • Worked on projects with broad range of personalities, promoting inclusivity and settling conflicts.
  • Tweaked performances to adapt to different cultures, locations, sets and audiences.
  • Collaborated with production directors to coordinate music production.
  • Worked on multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining exceptional quality work.

Choreographer

Thursford Christmas Spectacular
Thursford, UK
11.2008 - 12.2008
  • Discovered talents of team via open audition to select the best dancers for the event
  • Stayed onsite full-time to liase with the artistic director and dance ensemble throughout performances
  • Managed dance team throughout to ensure general well being of the cast
  • Choreographed varying styles of routines to fit brief to artistic director, to very high standard

Choreographer

Thursford Christmas Spectacular
Thursford, UK
11.2007 - 12.2007
  • Discovered talents of team via open audition to select the best dancers for the event
  • Stayed onsite full-time to liase with the artistic director and dance ensemble throughout performances
  • Managed dance team throughout to ensure general well being of the cast
  • Choreographed varying styles of routines to fit brief to artistic director, to very high standard

Supporting Actress

Various
London, UK
06.2003 - 11.2007
  • Used constructive critiques to improve personal performances.
  • Adapted delivery and tone to meet Director instruction.
  • Kept to strict schedules on location shoots to maintain smooth production delivery.
  • Met physical role requirements by adapting appearance accordingly.
  • Implemented direction to achieve desired character delivery.
  • Memorised lines and scripts through regular practice.
  • Recorded rehearsal notes to continually improve performance standards.
  • Arrived promptly for rehearsals and shows.
  • Followed Stage Manager direction to meet requirements.
  • Researched character nuances to deliver powerful, persuasive performances.
  • Collaborated with technicians for smooth technical rehearsals.
  • Interpreted director's notes and incorporated feedback into performances.
  • Rehearsed lines and improvisation for convincing performances.

Dancer

If Only, Movie
London, UK
09.2006 - 10.2006
  • Learned new choreography for each scene daily, when required for filming
  • Danced in 3 scenes shot in various locations around London

Dancer

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Tim Burton film
London, UK
07.2006 - 09.2006
  • Attended daily rehearsals to perfect dance routines and movements in multiple roles.
  • Learning new dances each day
  • Working with CGI team to ensure movements were in identical unison
  • Working closely with the choreographer and assistant to ensure the dance team were clear on all choreography
  • Assisting the choreographer in sourcing additional dancers if and when required.

Dancer/Swing

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, UK tour
UK, UK
11.2005 - 01.2006
  • Interacted with guests in and out of shows to answer questions and promote dancing.
  • Coordinated with choreographers to refine movements and properly enact intended performance.
  • Sang and danced in creative ensembles and troupes during dramatic and comedic performances.
  • Attended rehearsals for creating new productions and planning projects.
  • Attended daily rehearsals to perfect dance routines and movements in multiple roles.
  • Ran weekly rehearsals with team members to teach dance techniques.
  • Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
  • Performed live on stage during musical productions and television programs.
  • Acted as swing. Learning and performing all ensemble dance tracks. Creating clear direction for each individual dance track
  • Well prepared for any last minute changes to which track would be performed every day
  • researching new ways to ensure each dance role was executed with ease and a clear understanding.

Dancer

'Jus like that' UK Tour
UK, UK
05.2003 - 04.2004
  • Attended daily rehearsals to perfect dance routines and movements in multiple roles.
  • Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
  • Sang and danced in creative ensembles and troupes during dramatic and comedic performances.

Education

GCSEs - Ballet

Elmhust Ballet School
UK
09/1994 - 07/1996

Diploma in Dance, Musical Theatre - Dance

Laine Theatre Arts
UK
09/1996 - 07/1999

Skills

  • Team supervision
  • Client support
  • Employee retention strategies
  • Team development strategies
  • Employee performance reviews
  • Employee coaching and mentorship
  • Parental consultations
  • Student behaviour management
  • Student capability assessment
  • Dance curriculum quality control
  • Performance preparation
  • Choreography
  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Multi-tasking skill

Timeline

Competition team leader

Diverse Performing Arts School
10.2019 - Current

Workshop Coordinator

Diverse Performing Arts School
09.2010 - Current

Choreographer

Thursford Christmas Spectacular
11.2008 - 12.2008

Company Owner/Performing Arts Principal

Self employed
09.2008 - Current

Show Producer

Diverse Performing Arts School
06.2008 - Current

Choreographer

Thursford Christmas Spectacular
11.2007 - 12.2007

Choreographer

Various
10.2007 - 01.2010

Dancer

If Only, Movie
09.2006 - 10.2006

Dancer

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Tim Burton film
07.2006 - 09.2006

Dancer/Swing

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, UK tour
11.2005 - 01.2006

Supporting Actress

Various
06.2003 - 11.2007

Dancer

'Jus like that' UK Tour
05.2003 - 04.2004

GCSEs - Ballet

Elmhust Ballet School
09/1994 - 07/1996

Diploma in Dance, Musical Theatre - Dance

Laine Theatre Arts
09/1996 - 07/1999

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