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Ibrahim Langoo - Senior Male Principal
Studies ballet at Poole Academy of Dance under the careful eye of Mrs
Sue Mills. Ibu also acts, sings and choreographs, is a keen guitarist and musician among a vast range of other extra
curricular activities! Ibu was selected to play one of the central male lead roles in the Poole Academy of Dance 2008 Production
of "Wicked" and not surprisingly has his heart set on making a career in the performing arts. Ibu has had his work
cut out with South Coast Ballet ever since joining! For our Inaugeral New Year Triple Bill in 2008 he played the male lead,
Peter, in 'Peter and the Wolf', as well as the male lead in 'The Sorcerers' Apprentice'. Additionally,
he was Stephanie Walkers partner in both the Turkish Delight Pas de Deux and the Grand Pas de Deux in excerpts from 'The
Nutcracker Act II'. He has played the Prince in 'Cinderella', 'Mermaid', 'The Nutcracker'
and 'Snow White' as well as supporting roles including Father, Equerry, Mer-King, Pastor and the Woodcutter among
others, and also played the title role of Franz, an ordinary everyday man in 'Coppelia'. Ibu was also cast
to play one of the lead roles, Nick, in a production of 'FAME' at the Pier Theatre in Bournemouth. Ibu has
gained Distinctions for his RAD Grades 3, 4, 5 and is preparing for his Intermediate Foundation. Ibu has played
the Nutcracker Prince, in our revival performances of 'The Nutcracker' in January 2011 opposite Principal
Miss Madeleine West. In 'Giselle' he played the lead part of Count Albrecht (Loys) and the Indian Father in our
supporting ballet 'The Magic Toyshop', and in our recent production of 'The Snow Queen' Ibu partnered
Chelcie Hunt in the Grand Pas de Deux from 'Le Corsair' as well as a variety of other ensemble dances. Ibu hopes that
other young men like him will join South Coast Ballet and enjoy the challenges offered. He has stated that being a member
of the group 'inspires him to keep up his ballet studies'. Ibu's next major role will be Colas in 'La Fille
mal Gardee'.
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Madeleine West - Senior Principal
Madeline trains with Sophia Dowland and Sue Mills of the
Poole Academy of Dance and is currently working at RAD Intermediate and Advanced Foundation having recently achieved her Grade
6 with Distinction. Madeline has achieved Distinction for all her classical ballet grade exams to date and has also achieved
her Bronze, Silver and Bronze Star Medals in dance. Madeline would love to train full time in dance at a vocational performing
arts college. For our 2008 New Year performances Madeline danced the lead supporting role of Bird in 'Peter and the Wolf',
the Season solo in excerpts from 'The Nutcracker Act II', and was also one of the wicked Broomsticks in 'The Sorcerers'
Apprentice'. Her other credits in lead suppporting roles with South Coast Ballet include one of the Ugly Sisters in 'Cinderella'
and an Evil Eel in 'Mermaid', and the Crazed Mouse King in 'The Nutcracker', in a brilliant interpretation
which included some of her own work. Solo dance performances include the Fairy of the Tiara and Jewells from 'Cinderella',
the Sea Anemone in 'Mermaid', Dawn in 'Coppelia', Sparkle in 'The Nutcracker', a Princess in 'Snow
White' among a variety of small ensemble dances with her peers. Madeleine joined South Coast Ballet in 2008 as a Soloist,
and was promoted to Principal in 2010, dancing her first performances as a Principal in 'The Nutcracker' in January
2011. She gave stunning and gripping performances in the lead role of Giselle in our recent production of 'Giselle'
in April 2011. In our recent production of 'The Snow Queen' Madeleine danced in the Lovers Pas de Deux -
a beautful ice-skating inspired duet as well as 'The Season of Autumn' Solo variation and a variety of ensemble dances
with her peers. In our coming season of 'La Fille mal Gardee' she will be dancing the lead role of Lise.
Olivia Mills - Principal
Olivia has been studying ballet for 9 years and is currently studying RAD Intermediate
as well as pointe work, having recently passed her RAD Intermediate Foundation exam with Merit. Olivia studies at Poole Academy
of Dance with Sue Mills and Sophie Dowland. Olivia has been involved in over 4 productions at the Lighthouse Theatre as well
as Pantomime seasons and numerous cabaret and solo performances. Olivia has achieved Distinction in Medal Tests with Poole
Academy, for ballet, tap and modern, has competed at the Bournemouth Dance Festival in the Classical Ballet section and won
3rd place ih the Bournemouth Drama Festival. Recent stage performances include the Poole Academy Showcase at the Lighthouse,
and the part The Lion, in the Poole Academy Annual performances, of The Wizard of Oz. Olivia joined South Coast Ballet as
a Coryphee in 2009 and danced in the ensemble of 'Cinderella' and 'Mermaid' prior to playing the part of The
Young Clara, her first Supporting Lead Role, as well as her first solo - The Christmas Star in our 2009 production of 'The
Nutcracker'. As a direct consequence of her outstanding achievement during these performances, Olivia was promptly promoted
to Soloist where she has since played the Bridesmaid Solo and one of Swanilda's Friends in 'Coppelia'; a Princess,
Bindweed, Gypsy dancer and Angel in 'Snow White'; a Lady, the Marzipan solo and a flower in the Waltz of the Flowers
in our revival of 'The Nutcracker' in January 2011. In 'Giselle' Olivia danced as one of Giselle's friends
in Act One and a Wili in Act Two, plus the 'White Cat' solo in the supporting ballet 'The Magic Toyshop'.
For our recent season of 'The Snow Queen' Olivia danced 'The Season of Spring' Solo among a wide range
of ensemble dances. At the conclusion of these performances it was announced that Olivia would be a Principal from the
start of the 2011/12 year. Her first role in this rank will be Lise in 'La Fille mal Gardee'
Allanha Tucker - Leading Soloist
Allanha studies ballet at the Dorchester Ballet and Dance Club with Elizabeth Goodchild and
Lisa Nicholson, and has been studying ballet there for 6 years, recently attaining her RAD Advanced 1 and now
preparing for her Advanced 2. Allanha has won her dance schools' coveted awards - the Senior Endeavour Award for
hard work and committment in 2007 and the Elizabeth Goodchild Cup Senior Ballet Award for Excellence in Ballet in 2008. Allanha
also has extensive experience in modelling, acting and television work to add to her credit, as well as her dance!! She also
has certificates in jazz, tap, modern, acting, piano and a black belt in Tae-kwon do! Wow!! Allanha has danced the 'Jellyfish'
Solo, a Witch, Maiden and Ball Guest in 'Mermaid'; acted up a storm as Maureen, one of the two naughty maids, and
entertained us with her antics in our 2009 'The Nutcracker', in which she also danced as a Snowflake and the Yuletide
solo in Act 2. For 'Coppelia', Allanha danced as a Friend, and the Prayer Solo in Act Three. In our last season of
2009/10 Allanha played the Leading Role of the Wicked Queen Ursula, in 'Snow White' where she astounded audiences
with her stunning and gripping portrayal. In our recent production of 'The Nutcracker' in January 2011 she danced
as Mother in Act One, the 'Sparkle' solo and one of the flowers in 'Waltz of the Flowers in Act Two. In 'Giselle'
she danced as Bathilde in Act One and as the Lead Wili Moyna in Act Two, as well as the English Mother in the supporting ballet
'The Magic Toyshop'. Allanha danced as The Sorceress and the Ice Queen as well as a variety of ensemble dances in
our recent production of 'The Snow Queen'. Allanha joined South Coast Ballet in 2009 as a Soloist, and was promoted
to Leading Soloist in 2010. She currently trains as a professional vocational student at the Bristol Academy of Dance. Allanha
will be dancing as one of Lise's Friends in 'La Fille mal Gardee' and will be in the ensemble of the One-Act Children's
ballet 'Peter & the Wolf'.
Caitrin Barrett-Donlon
- Leading Soloist
Caitrin trains with retired distinuished local teacher Miss Diane Gulliford
(holder of an RAD Presidents Award) in private ballet lessons at Advanced level. Caitrin has danced in 'Coppelia',
where she played one of Swanilda's friends and the Gypsy Dancer; 'Snow White' where she danced as a Princess,
Bindweed, Angel and Gypsy Dancer. In all her ballet examinations Caitrin has achieved mainly distinction or Merit and is now
preparing for her Advanced One level exam. In 2007 she won her dance school's 'Orchard Trophy for Outstanding Achievement'.
In our production of 'The Nutcracker' she danced the vibrant and demanding 'Military Doll' solo in Act One,
as well as the 'Christmas Star' solo in Act Two, where she gave an assured and sublime performance, alongside being
one of the flowers in the Waltz of the Flowers. For our season of 'Giselle', she was one of Giselle's Friends
in Act One, and the Lead Wili Zulme in Act Two, as well as the American Mother in the supporting ballet 'The Magic Toyshop'. In
our recent production of 'The Snow Queen' Caitrin gave a gripping and stunning portrayal of the supporting
lead role of the Snow Queen, and an emotional and deeply moving performance as the Flower Lady among a variety of
ensemble dances. Caitrin joined South Coast Ballet as a Soloist in January 2010 and was promoted to Leading Soloist
in April 2010. Caitrin will be one of Lise's Friends in 'La Fille mal Gardee' and part of the cast of our One-Act
Children's ballet, 'Peter & the Wolf'
Robin Alexander - Soloist
Robin
trains with Nicola Orchard of Orchard Academy of Performing Arts. She was a mere 4 years old when she first started to learn
to dance, and has now been dancing for 9 years! Robin has achieved Merit for all her ballet exams recently passing her Grade
5 RAD with Distinction and more recently her RAD Intermediate Foundation exam with Merit. She is now studying both Grade 6
and Intermediate. Robin has played the main singer/dancer in her academic schools' production and hopes one day to be
a dancer, teacher or chef! Robin joined South Coast Ballet as a Coryphee in 2009, dancing in the ensemble of 'Cinderella',
'Mermaid', 'The Nutcracker', 'Coppelia' and 'Snow White'. She performed her first solo, Marzipan,
in Act Two of 'The Nutcracker' in 2009, giving a calm, assured and glowing performance. In our revival of 'The Nutcracker' in January 2011 she played a Lady, a Soldier,
a Snowflake, one part of the Mistletoe and Holly Pas de Quatre, and Custard in the Pudding & Custard Duet. Robin was promoted
to Soloist in 2011 and her first performances in this rank were in our production of 'Giselle' where she danced as
one of Giselle's friends in Act One and a Wili in Act Two. She also played the 'Tarantella Doll' solo in the supporting
ballet 'The Magic Toyshop'. In our recent production of 'The Snow Queen' Robin danced as 'The Season of
Winter' among a variety of ensemble dances with her colleagues. In our coming production of 'La Fille mal Gardee'
Robin will be one of Lise's Friends as well as part of the ensemble of our One-Act Children's ballet 'Peter &
the Wolf'.
Keira Bailey - Soloist
Keira is an original member of South Coast Ballet and trains under the expert
tuition of Nicola Orchard at the Orchard Academy of Dance and has just been successful in her RAD Intermediate Foundation
exam, gaining merit. She also studies modern and tap alongside Grade 6 and Intermediate Ballet. Keira would love to be dancer
and travel the world, as well as teach dance one day. As an Artiste Keira has danced as one of the wicked Cloths in 'The
Sorcerers' Apprentice', as an Angel in excerpts from 'The Nutcracker Act II', one of the Hunters in 'Peter
and the Wolf' in our Inaugeral Season, and was part of the ensemble in 'Cinderella', 'Mermaid', 'The
Nutcracker', 'Coppelia' and 'Snow White'. She danced her first Solo in our 2009 production of 'The
Nutcracker', as The Golden Bell, a highly entertaining and stunning interpretation that was both exciting and energising
to watch. Many audience members asking who was it that had that gorgeous smile when they danced! In our revival of 'The
Nutcracker' in January 2011 she was a Lady, a Soldier, a Snowflake, one part of the Mistletoe and Holly Pas de Quatre
and Pudding in the Pudding & Custard Duet. Keira was promoted to Soloist in 2011 and her first parts in this rank were
in our production of 'Giselle' where she danced as one of Giselle's friends in Act One and as a Wili in Act Two,
plus the 'Peasant Doll' solo in the supporting ballet 'The Magic Toyshop'. In our recent season of 'The
Snow Queen' Keira was chosen to dance the part of The Lady Senora alongside a variety of ensemble dances with her colleagues.
In our coming production of 'La Fille mal Gardee' she will be dancing as one of Lise's Friends, and part of the
ensemble of the One-Act Children's ballet 'Peter & the Wolf'.
Annabelle
Buckfield - Soloist
Annabelle
trains with Sandra McAuliffe of the Murilova Ballet School and has been studying ballet for 11 years!! Annabelle also studied
ballroom and latin at the Broadstone Dance Studio for many years and has taken part in a vast range of diverse dance performances
from annual shows with the Murilova School to being a guest with Swansea Ballet Russes, to 'The Nutcracker' at the
Regent Centre and Rewind at the Lighthouse! Annabelle has recently taken her Intermediate Foundation NATD Ballet examination
and gained a Distinction. She is continuing her studies in Pointe work and Intermediate Ballet. Annabelle has danced in 'Mermaid',
'The Nutcracker', with her first Solo, Turkish Delight, and supporting Lead, Flower, in which she stunned us all with
her amazing stage presence and radiance on stage. In fact we were magnetised by her every move!! She also played one of Clara's
Friends, a Soldier, and a Snowflake in our revival of 'The Nutcracker' in January 2011. In 'Coppelia' she
played a Villager, the Coppelia Doll, and one of the Hours and in 'Snow White' danced as a Courtier, Gypsy and Angel.
In our recent season of 'Giselle' she danced as a Harvester in Act One, and a Wili in Act Two as well as the 'Ballerina
Doll' Solo in our supporting ballet 'The Magic Toyshop'. Annabelle was unable to perform in our coming season
of 'The Snow Queen' as her ballet school's performances are on exactly the same days!! In our forthcoming season
of 'La Fille mal Gardee' Annabelle will be dancing as one of Lise's Friends, and in our One-Act Children's
ballet season as part of the ensemble.
Kara Leatherbarrow - Soloist
Kara
is a student of Poole Academy of Dance, and has just received her RAD Grade 5 with Distinction, and is now studying Grade
6, Intermediate Foundation and pointe with Miss Sue Mills. Kara has achieved highly in all her dance exams and Medal Tests
to date - gaining high Distinctions and Honours. Her performances with South Coast Ballet include a Villager, Chinese Doll,
and one of the Hours in 'Coppelia'; a Courtier, Gypsy and Angel in 'Snow White', and as one half of the comic
'Maids' (with colleague Lydia Martin),in Act One of 'The Nutcracker' in January 2011. She also played a Soldier,
Snowflake and one of the Mistletoe & Holly Pas de Quatre in Act Two - a particularly challenging routine! For our recent
performances of 'Giselle' Kara was a Lady in Waiting in Act One and a Wili in Act Two, and also played one of the
two English Children in the supporting ballet 'The Magic Toyshop'. She has been studying ballet for nine years hopes
to carry on dancing in some way and possibly teach dance as well. For our recent season of 'The Snow Queen' Kara
dancing as a Skeleton, Arabian Courtier, Shadow, Spanish Town person, and a Snowflake as well as performing her first Solo
Variation with us as 'The Season of Summer'. For our coming season of 'La Fille mal Gardee' Kara will be one
of Lise's Friends, and for the One-Act Children's ballet, 'Peter & the Wolf' as part of the ensemble.
Lauren Dawes
Lauren started ballet when she was 4 years' old and has achieved Distinction in all her ballet exams. She has
recently taken her Intermediate Foundation Vocational ballet exam and has achieved Merit, and is now studying RAD Grade 6
and Intermediate. She has also attained the Highest Level A for her Tap and B for her Modern. Lauren trains with Nicola Orchard
at the Orchard Academy of Performing Arts and one day hopes to become a professional dancer and singer. Lauren aims to be
the best dancer she can be and to be the best she can be in all her exams and dances. Lauren's credits with South Coast
Ballet include performances in 'Cinderella', 'Mermaid', and 'The Nutcracker'. She was promoted to
Coryphee after the December 2009 'Nutcracker' peformances, as a consequence of her increasing technical skills, consistency,
hard work and increasing stage talents. In 'Coppelia' she played a Villager, Spanish Doll and one of the Hours; and
in 'Snow White' as a Courtier, Gypsy and Angel as well as performing her first solo-character part as 'The Little
Bird' in which she gave beautiful performances. Lauren was invited to become a permanent member of our partnering class
and learn the art of the supported adage (Pas de Deux) with Junior Principal Giles Surridge, and got to show us her skills
in our production of 'The Nutcracker' in January 2011 where she danced the Turkish Delight Pas de Duex in shared performances
with Chelsie Scadding, as well as the 'Christmas Bow' Solo when not dancing with Giles! In our production of 'Giselle'
Lauren danced the taxing Peasant Pas de Duex with Giles Surridge as well as being a Harvester in Act One, and a Wili in Act
Two. In 'The Magic Toyshop' the supporting ballet, she was one of the four 'Queen's of Cards' Pas de Quatre.
For our recent season of 'The Snow Queen' she performed as a Skeleton, Skater, Shadow, Spanish townsperson, and Snowflake
as well as the role of Lady Mayor Crow in a Pas de Deux with Giles Surridge. For our coming performances of 'La Fille
mal Gardee' she will be a Villager, and is cast to dance in the One-Act Children's ballet 'Peter & the Wolf'.
Past 'Principals'
Chelcie Hunt (Company Member from 2008 to 2011)
Chelcie
joined South Coast Ballet as an original member in November 2008 as a Soloist. Her first part was that of the ill-fated Duck
in 'Peter & the Wolf' as well as the Marzipan Solo from 'The Nutcracker Act II'. She was promoted to Principal
in January 2009 and consequently danced the leading parts of 'Cinderella' and 'Mermaid' as well as Older Clara
and the Military Doll in 'The Nutcracker'. In 2010 she danced the role of Swanilda in 'Coppelia' as well as
a variety of Solo Variations in 'Snow White' including the beautiful Blue Angel and the Arabian Dancer, this was followed
by The Sugar Plum Fairy in 'The Nutcracker'. In her final year with us Chelcie has danced as Myrtha, Queen of the
Wili's in 'Giselle' and as an Indian Mother in 'The Magic Toyshop', completing the year as the Ice Princess
and the Princess in 'Snow Queen', dancing the famous 'Grand Pas de Deux from Le Corsair'. Chelcie has been
accepted for a place at the prestigious Legat School, but will be taking up further education at a performing arts focused
school in Hampshire. We will miss her very much, but do wish her all the best with her future career prospects in dance. She
continues to train at the Poole Academy of Dance.
Stephanie Walker (Company
Member from 2008 to 2010)
Stephanie joined South Coast Ballet as an original member in November 2008 as our
first Principal Female. Her first parts with us were the Wicked Broomstick in 'The Sorcerers' Apprentice' as well
as the Turkish Delight Pas de Deux and the Grand Pas de Deux from 'The Nutcracker Act II'. This was followed in 2009
with the leading role of 'Cinderella', and the Wicked Queen Ursula in 'Mermaid' as well as the Sugar
Plum Fairy and Masquerade Doll in 'The Nutcracker'. In 2010, her final year with us, Stephanie excelled herself in
two pivotal and demanding roles - Swanilda in 'Coppelia' and Snow White in 'Snow White'. Stephanie took up
full time dance training at Poole College and continued to take classes at Poole Academy of Dance. We still miss her, but
wish her every success for her future in dance.
Past 'Leading Soloists'
News about former Leading Soloist Members who were once dancers with
South Coast Ballet
Jessica Fossey joined as an original member with South Coast Ballet
in November 2008, joining us as a Soloist. She was a student of the Orchard School of Dance and Performing Arts. She danced
Grandpa in 'Peter & the Wolf' as well as a stunning portrayal of 'Mistletoe and Holly' as a duet with
Lauren Forsyth in 2008. Jessica was subesquently promoted to Leading Soloist in 2009 and played the Lead Supporting role of
The Midnight Fairy as well as the Gypsy Dancer in 'Cinderella'. Jess left South Coast Ballet to Audition for a full
time place at Vocational School and has since been studying full time dance at Laines.
Lauren
Forsyth joined as an original member with South Coast Ballet in November 2008, joining as a Soloist. She was a student
of the Orchard School of Dance and Performing Arts. She danced the Mistletoe & Holly dance as a Duet with Jessica Fossey
in 'The Nutcracker Act II' in 2008. Lauren was promoted to Leading Soloist in 2009 and played a beautiful portrayal
of the Fairy Godmother in 'Cinderella'. Lauren left us after this production to pursue a career in dance and has subesequently
gained a place at the RAD on a full time Teachers' Course, and now teaches for Nicola Orchard at the Orchard Academy when
she can.
Past 'Soloists'
News
about former Members who were one Soloist Dancers with South Coast Ballet.
Emily
Dilke joined South Coast Ballet in 2009 as an Artiste/Coryphee, dancing in the eneemble of 'Cinderella'.
She was promoited to Soloist later that year and danced her first Solo Variation, 'The Sea Urchin' in 'Mermaid.
Emily showed us her acting talents as Captain Fancey in 'The Nutcracker' in December 2009, as well as a Duet, Pudding
and Custard, with Zoe Brewer. As well as various ensemble dances Emily also danced Solo Variations in 'Coppelia' as
Amour, 'Snow White' as a Princess, 'The Nutcracker' as Yuletide, and the Flower Pas de Quatre, 'The Magic
Toyshop' as the Siamese Doll and 'Snow Queen' as the Robber Girl. Emily is a very talented young lady and has
chosen to expand her horizons further - we wish her all the best and will miss her very much. Emily is a student at The Poole
Academy of Dance.
Zoe Brewer was an original member of South Coast Ballet, joining us in November
2008. As a Soloist Zoe's first performance on stage with us was as the Crazed Floorcloth in 'The Sorcerers' Apprentice',
as well as the Dewdrop Solo from 'The Nutcracker Act II'. From then on she danced in many ensemble dances as well
as Solo Variations in 'Cinderella' as Fairy of the Glass Slippers, and the Ladies-in-Waiting Duet with Maria Kreller,
and in 'Mermaid' as the Seaweed, 'The Nutcracker' as the Pudding and Custard Duet with Emily Dilke. Zoe decided
to leave us after 'The Nutcracker' to take on employment and focus on her dancing more.
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| Ibrahim Langoo as Franz in 'Coppelia' 2010 |
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| Madeleine West as Giselle, in 'Giselle' 2011 |
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| Olivia Mills as a Bridesmaid in 'Coppelia' 2010 |
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| Allanha Tucker as Prayer in 'Coppelia' 2010 |
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| Caitrin Barrett-Donlon as the Gypsy Dancer in 'Coppelia' 2010 |
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| Robin Alexander as a Snowflake in 'The Nutcracker' 2009 |
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| Keira Bailey as Senora in 'The Snow Queen' 2011 |
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| Annabelle Buckfield as Turkish Delight in 'The Nutcracker' 2009 |
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| Kara Leatherbarrow as Summer in 'The Snow Queen' 2011 |
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| Chelcie Hunt as Clara Princess in 'The Nutcracker' 2009 |
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| Stephanie Walker as Swanilda in 'Coppelia' 2010 |
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| Emily Dilke as Sea Urchin in 'Mermaid' 2009 |
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