Archive for the ‘Dancers & Choreographers’ Category
Monday, April 16th, 2012
AMANDA OLLILA
dfxdancer4u@yahoo.com
Amanda Ollila
Focus:
To obtain a position as a professional dancer.
Teaching Experience:
Hip Hop, Street Dance – Dance FX Academy – Toledo, OH (2006-Present)
- Responsible for teaching, choreographing, and rehearsing dancers aged 5-adult
- Prepared students for competition and showcase
Dance Experience:
- Kritical Action Crew – Choreography and Dancer
- Allison Stoner Project – Assistant Dancer (April 2010)
- Paytra Gessler – Choreographer and Dancer (May – September 2011)
Dance Training:
- Dance FX Academy – Toledo, OH (2002-Present)
- Mini Motions – Toledo, OH (1997-2002)
Extended Training:
- Master Classes – Emilio Dasal, Jaja Vankova, Brandon Harrell – Chicago, Illinois (2012)
- Master Classes – Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop – Laura Cionca, Michael Hicks, Otis Browne, Brooke Paulsen – Toledo, Ohio (2004-2007)
- Master Classes – Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop – Barry Youngblood, Gregg Russell, Tyce Diorio, Nick Florez – Toledo, Ohio (2004-2007)
- Summer Intensive – Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop – Angie Carter – Toledo, Ohio (2003)
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Monday, June 6th, 2011
MIKALEEN MCCLURE
mikaleenmc@aol.com
Mikaleen McClure
- HEIGHT: 5′-6″
- WEIGHT: 138 lbs.
- HAIR: Dark Blonde
- EYES: Green
Quote:
“I’m Loud, Proud & Stand Out in a crowd! (unless I’m paid to blend in!)
Film:
- “Oz: The Great & Powerful” – Extra (July/August 2011)
- “Have a Little Faith” – Extra (June 2011)
- “Ides of March” – Extra in 3 different scenes (April 2011)
Radio/TV Commercials:
- Baker College Commercial – Speaking, on-camera role (September 2011)
- Voice Over, Jingle Singer and Extra Work – Art Van, Ruby Gordon, Perry Drug Stores, Gardner White, Michigan Lottery, Yaffe & Company
Stage:
- “Lil’ Abner” – Daisy Mae
- “South Pacific” – Bloody Mary
- “Anything Goes” – Reno Sweeny
- “Crazy For You” – Polly
- “Sound of Music” – Maria
- 22 other musicals – supporting roles, soloist, chorus & dancer/tap
Training:
English/Drama major – Ferris State College
Lee Strasburg “Method Acting” – Ruth Cooper
Intro to Improv – Go! Comedy
Vocal Scholarship – Interlochen Music Camp
Professional Voice Lessons – 5 years
Tap Dance – 11 years
Professional Hair Stylist - Over 20 years
Tags: acting, actress, background, extra, film, ides of march, lead vocals, michigan actress, mikaleen mcclure, movies, singer, stage, TV & Commercials
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Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
SARAH ELIZABETH STARK
starksae@gmail.com
Sarah Elizabeth Stark
- HEIGHT: 5′-9
- HAIR: Brown
- EYES: Brown
- VOICE: Soprano
Performance Experience:
- “THE MERCHANT OF VENICE” – Jessica/Solanio – Pigeon Creek Shakespeare
- “HENRY 4″ Part 1 – Worcester – Pigeon Creek Shakespeare
- “DEAD END “ – Inez – Stark Turn Players
- “NIGHTMARE! a Musical Parody” – Nancy Thompson – Stark Turn Players
- “AS YOU LIKE IT” – Audrey – Grand Valley
- “HENRY V” – Katharine – Pigeon Creek Shakespeare
- “PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE” – Dionyza – Pigeon Creek
- “FRIDAY 13, a Musical Parody” – Claudette/Marcie – Stark Turn Players
- “ROMEO & JULIET” – Prince Escalus – Grand Valley
- “JULIUS CAESAR” – Marc Anthony- Pigeon Creek
- “ANTIGONE” – Chorus – Grand Valley
- “12TH NIGHT” – Olivia – Pigeon Creek
- “BARD-TO-GO” – Phebe/Ann/Olivia – Grand Valley
- “NICKEL & DIMED” – Nanny/Patient/Customer – Grand Valley
- “VAGINA MONOLOGUES” – Activist – Grand Valley
- “TWELVE DANCING PRINCESSES” – Princess Morgan – GRCT
- “NO ONE WILL MARRY A PRINCESS…” – Narrator – GRCT
- “THE GLASS SLIPPER” – Arethusa – GRCT
- “SOMEWHAT TRUE STORY OF ROBINHOOD” – Little John – GRCT
- “PAUL STILLES STORY THEATER” – Henny Penny – GRCT
Education & Training:
- Acting: Actor’s Movement Studio – NYC, NY- Master teachers: Lloyd Williamson, Catherine Fitzmaurice, Andrew Wade, and Bill Bowers. Workshops on Mime & Pantomime, the Feldenkrais Method, Michael Chekov Technique, Laban, Viewpoints, Rasa Boxes, Masks, Fitzmaurice, and the Williamson Technique. Intensive summer program.
- Grand Valley University B.A., Theatre & English double major, Creative Writing minor. Shakespearean voice and text workshop. Master teacher: Chris Hayes, London Theatre Exchange program.
- Grand Rapids Civic Theatre – 3 child classes and 1 adult in theatre wheel curriculum: Characterization, Improv. and Scene Study. Advanced Acting class – The Stanislavski Method, taught by Penelope Notter.
- Music: Grand Valley University – Sheri Pilon 3 musical theater classes Private Lessons – Kathy Wagner, Lydia Hall, – 4 yrs.
- Dance: Grand Rapids Ballet, Grand Rapids Civic Theater, Linda Moon School of Dance – Jazz and Ballet – 6 yrs. Arthur Murray – Beginning Ballroom
Skills & Talents:
Dance: Waltz, Quadrille, Tango, Swing
Moderate fight experience
Vocal Range – 1st Soprano – Alto
French and Scottish accents
Amateur pole dancing abilities
Awards/Specials:
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society Skills
“I Am Grand Valley” Leadership award 09
Peers choice Outstanding Ensemble Award: Sapperlot International Youth Theater Festival
Tour performances of Julius Caesar at the Horse Trade Theater in NY
Owner and Founder of The Stark Turn Players Theater Company
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Friday, February 11th, 2011
Arianna Alyse Hosinski
phmystic@yahoo.com (parental contact)
Arianna Alyse Hosinski
- HEIGHT: 5′-3″
- WEIGHT: 101 lbs.
- HAIR: Dark Brown
- EYES: Hazel
Focus:
Interested in working as an extra or actress in films, movies, tv shows and commercials.
Experience & Training:
- Juliana’s Academy of Dance – Experienced in hip-hop, tap, ballet, lyrical, Broadway acting, singing and dancing.
- John Robert Powers – Runway, advanced acting, makeup
- National American Miss Pageant – 1st runner up (2006)
- National American Miss Pageant – 1st Place Runway SuperModel (2003-2004)
Tags: actress, arianna alyse hosinski, arianna hosinski, background talent, commercials, dancer, extra, female actor, film, michigan, movies, singer, tv
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Monday, January 24th, 2011
KELLI WHEELER
tedkelwheels03@yahoo.com
Kelli Wheeler - Michigan Actress
- HEIGHT: 5′-2″
- WEIGHT: 115 lbs.
- HAIR: Dark Brown
- EYES: Brown
- BODY TYPE: Athletic/Slim
Film:
- “Die Hard II” – Movie Extra (1990)
Theatre:
- “CSI Neverland” – Lansing, MI (2010)
- “Curse of the Pharaoh’s Kiss” – Lansing, MI (2006)
- “Fame” – Coco – Gaylord, MI (1999)
- Improv at Muddy Studios – Fayetteville, NC (1994-1996)
- “Our Town” – Rebecca Gibbs – Fayetteville, NC (1994)
- “Sound of Music” – Maria – Gaylord, MI (1993)
- “Grease” – Rizo – Gaylord, MI (1992)
- “Annie” – Molly – Gaylord, MI (1991)
Radio:
- WMJZ – Radio Personality – Gaylord, MI (2000-2004)
Training:
- Intro to Theatre – Gaylord High School
- Advanced Acting – Gaylord High School
- Communications – Baker College
- Speech – Baker College
- Radio – Gaylord, MI WMJZ
Special Skills & Talents:
Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Impersonations, Comedy
Focus:
Acting, Modeling, Movie Extra, Voice Over, Comedian, Dancer, Athlete and Singer
Tags: acting, actress, comedian, dancer, film, kelli wheeler, michigan, movie extra, movies, over, singer, tv, voice
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Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
SYDNEY ALTON
sillystar15@aol.com
Sydney Alton - Michigan Actress
- HEIGHT: 5′-2″
- WEIGHT: 85 lbs.
- HAIR: Brown
- EYES: Green
Movies:
- “LOL: Laughing out Loud” – Extra – Director: Lisa Azuelos (2010)
Theater:
- “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” (the musical) – Cheshire Cat #1 – Dunckel Middle School (2009)
Recital’s/Talent shows:
- Hip hop team – Dancer (2010)
- NF Live – Solo and sang So Small by Carrie Underwood – North Farmington High School (2010)
- Coffee House – Solo singing the gift of a friend by Demi Lovato – North Farmington HIgh School (2010)
- Piano Recital – vocal solo and piano performance (2010)
- Choir Concert – Duet – Dunckel Middle School (2008-2009)
- Choir Concert – Choreographed Routine – Dunkle MIddle School (2008-2009)
- Talent Show – Choreographed Belly Dance Routine Solo Performance – Kenbrook Elementary School (2006)
- Ballet Recital – Group Dance – Anette & company dance studio (2001)
Web:
- The Jaden and Sydney Show (2009)
Training:
- Acting Workshop with Steve Blackwood (2010)
- Piano classes (2010)
- Learned stage directions and blocking (2008)
- Vocal training/school choir for 5 years (2006-present)
- Attended ballet classes for 6 months (2001)
Special Skills & Talents:
Singing, Acting, Dancing, choreographing my own dance routines, Writing my own songs
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Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
PAIGE ELSHOFF
helshoff00@comcast.net (parental contact)
Paige Elshoff - Michigan Actress
- HEIGHT: 5′-2″
- WEIGHT: 90 lbs.
- HAIR: Brown
- EYES: Green
- DOB: February, 1997
Theatre:
- “Annie” – Rich Girl/Hobo/Orphan – PGP Summer Musical Conservatory
- “Wonderland” – Alice – Peanut Gallery Players
- “Willy Wonka” – Oompa Loompa – PGP Summer Musical Conservatory
- “Gone With the Breeze” – Cindy Lou – Peanut Gallery Players
- “Doc, Doc…Goose” – Dr. Zhivago/Wife – Peanut Gallery Players
- “Hello, Dolly!” – Ensemble – Summer Theatre Conservatory
- “The Wish Peddler” – Witch – Deborah’s Stage Door
- “The Wiz” – Munchkin – Summer Theatre Conservatory
- “Poultry in Motion” – Diva Turkey – Deborah’s Stage Door
Film:
- “Smooch” – Snooty Girl – Director: Ron Oliver
- “Machine Gun Preacher” – Extra – Director: Marc Forster
- “Salvation Boulevard” – Extra – Director: George Ratliff
Television:
- “Detroit 1-8-7″ Season 1. Ep. 5 – Extra – ABC Studios
- “The Wannabee’s“ (starring Savvy) - Concert Goer – Stern-LeMaire Productions
- “Anticipation” – Video
Training:
- Film/Commercial/Audition – Rio Scafone
- Audition Workshop – Steve Blackwood
- Acting for the Camera – Stacy White Cleaveland
- Musical Theatre – Stacy White Cleaveland
- Jr. Actor’s Workshop – Stacy White Cleaveland
- Jr. Conservatory Acting – Stacy White Cleaveland
- Beginning Acting – Lauren Coleman
Special Skills & Talents:
Sports: Volleyball, Snowboarding, Cheerleading
School Activities: Show Choir, Morning announcements anchor
Musical Instrument: Piano
Special Talents: Singing
Dance: Jazz, Ballet
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
PAYTRA GESSLER
gesslers@bex.net (parental contact)
Paytra Gessler
- HEIGHT: 5′-3″
- WEIGHT: 105 lbs.
- HAIR: Brown
- EYES: Brown
- DOB: April 1997
Film:
- “Home Run Showdown” – Featured Extra (August 2010)
Theater:
- “Gypsy” – Role: Louise – lead (August 2010)
- “The Night before Christmas” – Role: Jessica – lead (December 2009)
- “A Christmas Carol” – Role: Children’s Chorus/School Kid (December 2008)
- “Suessical Jr.” – Role: Gertrude McFuzz – lead (July 2008)
- “A Christmas Carol” – Role: Children’s Chorus (December 2007)
- “Night at the Museum” – Role: Amelia Earhart (July 2007)
- “Doc Doc Goose” – Role: Nurse Gosling – lead (March 2007)
- “Clue” – Role: Maid (July 2006)
Modeling:
- Fashion Show – Role: Model (March 2009)
- IMTA, NYC – Role: Actress, singer, dancer, model (July 2009)
Vocal:
- Star Spangled Banner – Role: Vocalist (July 2010)
- Star Spangled Banner – Role: Vocalist (May 2009)
Training:
- Michigan Actors Studio – (Ongoing)
- Meisner Technique – Gordon Michaels (Present)
- Actors’ Technique NYC – Todd Etelson (July 2010)
- Competition Hip Hop – Dance FX (September-June 2010)
- Lyrical – Dance FX (September-June 2010)
- Audition and Marketing – Actors Technique NYC (Oct. 24, 25 2009)
- Acting – Kristen, Starbound NYC (March-May 2009)
- Modeling – Brian Bahrs, Starbound NYC (February-July 2009)
- Acting – Jeff Albright, Starbound NYC (May-July 2009)
- Vocals and Piano – Joy Lemke (2004-present)
- Hip Hop – Alyson Stoner, Star launch (March 2009)
- Hip Hop – Miss Loris Dance Academy (December-April 2008-09)
- Hip Hop – Bedford Community Ed Dance (November-March 2007-08)
- Acting – Jeff Hayes, MVCD Theater (June-July 2007)
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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
AVA GIANNETTI
jjeg@comcast.net (parental contact)
Ava Giannetti
- HEIGHT: 4′-7″
- DOB: June 2000
- HAIR: Brown
- EYES: Brown
Dance:
Dancers Edge Studio – Competitive Dance All Stars – entering 4th year – pom & jazz. Competitive Dance – Performing Company – entering 5th year – ballet, hip-hop, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap, production, soloist. Many first place awards and National and Grand National Champions. Scholarship recipient several times including an invitation to study for a week in NYC at the Broadway Dance Center in 2010.
Dancer in the 2009 and 2010 Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Halftime Show – selected as a featured dancer in 2010 (youngest dancer selected)
Vocal:
Vocal lessons at Music Stadium – performed at many school functions. Demo available upon request
Acting:
Skills obtained in dance performances such as the performing company production of “The Lion King” and school functions. Directed the class play “Reader Pan” in 2010.
Special Skills & Talents:
Disciplined “A” student, invited to and attended Summer Challenge Academy 2010 based on MEAP scores, grades and eagerness to learn. Also earned a position on the Safety Team for maturity and responsible behavior at school.
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
CARA ANNMARIE
Represented by:
Productions Plus – Talent Shop
iGroup
Charlies Talent
Cara AnnMarie - Michigan Actress
- HEIGHT: 5′-5″
- HAIR: Dark Brown
- EYES: Blue
TV/Film:
- “The Reasonable Bunch” – Friend – Dir Sam Levinson (2011)
- “Flowers for Katie” – - Katie – A Dan Spehar Prod.
- “The Inside Scoop” – Host – EzProductions
- “The History Channel – Decoding the Past” – Manson Cult Member – Partisan Pictures
- “Assassination of a H.S. President” – School Girl – Yari Film Group – Dir. Brett Simon (2008)
Theatre:
- “Patent Leather Shoes” – Becky – Alhambra Dinner Theatre
- “Cinderella” – Cinderella – Alhambra Dinner Theatre
- “Phantom” – Christine – Alhambra Dinner Theatre
- “Damn Yankees” – U/S Lola, Gloria – Alhambra Dinner Theatre
- “Music of Denali” – Angel – Princess Cruise Lines
- “Imaginique” – Narrator – Busch Gardens, VA
- “Irish Thunder” – Soloist – Busch Gardens, VA
- “Callaway Christmas” – Soloist – Opryland Productions
- “State Fair” – Margie – Circa ‘21 Dinner Theatre
- “The Wizard of OZ” – Dorothy – Marquis Theatre, MI
- “Cinderella” – Cinderella – Croswell Opera House, MI
- “State Fair” – Margie – Croswell Opera House, MI
- “A New Brain” – Wait./NancyD – Basement Arts, Univ. of Mich.
Commercials:
- DTE
- Big Boy
- Henderson Glass – Spokesperson
- Art Van – Caroline
- Gun Lake Casino – Jackie Potts
- Oakwood Hospital
Tours:
- Norwegian Cruise Lines – Main Stage Singer – Broadway All-Stars
- Radisson Cruise Lines – Main Stage Singer – PGT Entertainment
- A Christmas Carol – Belle – Nebraska Theatre Caravan
- The Rainbow Fish – Star/Blue – ArtsPower Children’s Tours
Education:
- University of Michigan – Bachelor of Musical Arts, Vocal Performance & Theatre
- The Actors Connection – On Camera Soap Class – Bob Lambert
- The Barrow Group – Scene Study – Seth Barrish
- Purple Rose Theatre Company – Actors Bootcamp
- Voice NYC – Carolann Page – current
Dance:
Ballet: Univ. of Michigan / Studio One, Ann Arbor & Broadway Dance Center
Jazz: Studio One/ Swing City, Ann Arbor & Broadway Dance Center
Modern: University of Michigan
Movement: University of Michigan
Awards:
- “National Arts and Letters” – Musical Theatre Competition – 2nd Place
- “Best Female Performer” – Busch Gardens, VA
Voice Over:
VO reel available
Special Skills:
Drivers license, swimming, IPA, diction training (french, german, italian), pilates, kickboxing, current passport, and can remain cross-eyed for extensive lengths of time.
Cara’s Website:
www.cannmarie.com
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