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Celeste Brady
Celeste is a student of The Orchard Academy
of Dance and Performing Arts. She has recently achieved her RAD Grade 4 Ballet with Distinction and her Intermediate
Foundation with a Merit, and is now studying at RAD Grade 5 and Intermediate level. Celestes performances with South Coast
Ballet include playing the parts of a child, a mouse and a flower in our 2009 'The Nutcracke'r and in 'Coppelia' she
was a Villager and Harvester. Celestes first solo was in 'Snow White', where she played the part of 'Serious'
as well as being a Courtier. In our production of 'The Nutcracker' in January 2011 she reprised her Act One roles
and was a sugary Jelly in Act Two. In our season of 'Giselle' she danced as a Villager in Act One, and a Wili
in Act Two as well as performing as one of the Indian Children in the supporting ballet 'The Magic Toyshop'.
Celeste, understudied several roles during the rehearsal period and subsequently ended up performing as one the Ladies in
Waiting in Act One at short notice. As a consequence of her outstanding hard work and capabilities, Celeste was promoted to
Corps de Ballet - First Artiste. For our recent season of 'The Snow Queen' in July Celeste was cast to dance
as a Skeleton, Skater, Shadow, Spanish Town person and a Snowflake. In our coming season of 'La Fille mal Gardee'
Celeste will be a Villager.
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Siobhan Barrett-Donlon
Since joining South
Coast Ballet, Siobhan has participated in performances of 'The Nutcracker' in January 2011 where she danced
a Solo Variation, 'The Christmas Wrap' as well as being a Lady, Soldier and Snowflake. In our season of
'Giselle' she was a Lady in Waiting in Act One and a Wili in Act Two, and also played one of the American Children
in the supporting ballet 'The Magic Toyshop'. For our recent production of 'The Snow Queen' Siobhan
was an Arabian Courtier, Skeleton, Shadow, Spanish Townsperson and Snowflake. In our coming season of 'La Fille mal Gardee'
Siobhan will be one of the Villagers. Siobhan is a private student of respected teacher Diane Gulliford and trains in classical
ballet at RAD Grade 5 level as well as pointe.
Alex Dawes
Alex
studies ballet with Nicola Orchard at the Orchard Adademy of Performing Arts. She began ballet when she was only 4 years old,
which means she has done ballet for 7 years now! Alex has achieved Distinction for all her ballet exams from Primary to Grade
3. But that's not all - Alex has also achieved the highest level or marks for her Modern and Tap dancing as well! Alex
studies RAD Grade 5 and has just attained her RAD Intermediate Foundation with Merit and has been studying pointe work. Alex
would like to be a professional dancer when she gets older. Alex has performed with South Coast Ballet in its productions
of Cinderella, Mermaid and The Nutcracker, and Coppelia. For Snow White Alex played the solo part of 'Stroppy' as
well as a Courtier. Alex did not appear in our recent production of The Nutcracker in January 2011 as she was in the Lighthouse
Pantomime, Peter Pan, but returned to us to be in our production of 'Giselle' where she played a Villager in Act One,
and in the supporting ballet 'The Magic Toyshop' she played a Naughty Poodle. In Snow Queen Alex was a Skater, Arabian
Courtier, Reindeer and a Frosicle with her colleagues, but also danced her first Solo Variation with us. She gave a beautiful
interpretation of the 'Rose Flower', which really showed off her talents. Alex will be working as an Artiste and First
Artist this year, and has also been chosen for the Classical Ballet Partnering class, partnered with Patrick Barrett-Donlon.
Alex was promoted to First Artiste in October 2011 after her assured and confident Solo Performances in Snow Queen and her
strong partnering skills with Patrick.
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Eliana Langoo
Eliana is a student at Poole Academy of Dance with Sue Mills and Sophia Dowland, and has achieved Distinction
for her Tap and Modern, as well as Distinctions and Honours for all her Silver and Gold Medal Tests. Additional to all this,
Eliana studies Piano and Clarinet - both at Grade 3 Standard. She is currently studying ballet at RAD Grade 5 and Intermediate
Foundation level as well as pointe work. Eliana has also clocked up quite a bit of performing experience behind her - two
major productions for Poole Academy, Major School Productions, various BPSP Jazz Band events and in a Major local musical
production of 'Oliver' with Poole and Parkstone Productions! Not surprisingly then, Eliana has her sights set on one
day being an actress, director or choreographer, a West End performer and/or a dance teacher! Eliana has performed in 'Cinderella',
'Mermaid', 'The Nutcracker', Coppelia and Snow White with South Coast Ballet. For our 2009 performances
of 'The Nutcracker', Eliana played her first Supporting Leading Role, the part of Bertie (Bertrude) one of the
cousins of Young Clara and her brother Freddie. Her interesting comic and acting talents were on full display, Eliana showing
us how well she could bring to life this very entertaining character. She also played a Soldier, a Snowflake, and one of the
Sugary Jellies Pas de Quatre. In 'Snow White' Eliana played the supporting lead role of 'Shifty' one
of the two devious henchmen of the Wicked Queen Ursula and with her colleague Chloe West gave an interesting and in depth
interpretation of the character - which she developed from scratch as her own. In our performances of 'The Nutcracker'
in January 2011 she once again played a comic role, that of Brave Captain Fancey the head of the Soldiers who battle with
the Crazed Mouse King. In our performances of 'Giselle' Eliana played a Lady in Waiting in Act One and a Wili
in Act Two, as well as playing 'The Cook', one half of the 'Cook & Maid' Duet in the supporting ballet 'The
Magic Toyshop'. In our recent season, 'The Snow Queen' Eliana was cast to dance as an Arabian Courtier,
Skeleton, Shadow, Spanish Townsperson and Snowflake. Eliana will not be taking part in 'La Fille mal Gardee' due to
an injury - but we look forward to having her dance with us again in 'Cinderella'.
Nancy Morris
Nancy trains at Poole Academy of dance and has gained
Distinction for all her ballet exams, and currently studies RAD Grade 5 and Intermediate Foundation as well as pointe,
modern, tap and LAMDA Acting. Nancy has taken part in a variety of performance experiences including the Bournemouth Drama
Festival and Poole Academy's 'Follow the Yellow Brick Road' in 2008, as well as Lighthouse Pantomime's. Nancy
gained Distinction for all her medal tests in tap, modern, ballet, singing, and drama and would one day like to be an actress
(as well as a teacher!) Nancy was promoted from Artiste to Coryphee in 2010 and her credits with South
Coast Ballet include 'The Nutcracker' in 2009, where she danced as one of the Children, a Mouse, an Angel and a Flowers
and as a Villager and a Harvester in 'Coppelia'. She performed and developed her first solo character in 'Snow
White' as one the 'Little People' playing 'Forgetful' and also danced as a Courtier. In 'The
Nutcracker' in January 2011 she danced as a Friend, Soldier, Snowflake and Angel, and for our performances of
'Giselle' she danced as a Lady in Waiting in Act One and a Wili in Act Two, and as one of the American Children in
the supporting ballet 'The Magic Toyshop'. For our recent season of 'The Snow Queen' Nancy was a
Skeleton, Arabian Courtier, Shadow, Spanish Townsperson and Snowflake. In our coming season of 'La Fille mal Gardee'
Nancy will be one of the Villagers.
Phoebe Salmon
Phoebe has been learning
ballet since she was only 4 years old. She recently gained Distinction for her Grade 4 Ballet, with the Nicola Orchard of
the Orchard Academy of Performing Arts and now studies at Grade 5. Phoebe also learns Tap and recently took her first Tap
exam - gaining an A for her Grade 1. Phoebe has performed in Cinderella, Mermaid, The Nutcracker and in Coppelia, and in Snow
White she played the solo part of 'Bossy' as well as that of a Courtier. She did not appear in our production of The
Nutcracker in January 2011 as she was performing in the Lighthouse Theatre pantomime 'Peter Pan', but returned us
for our recent production 'Giselle' where she was a Villager in Act One, and a Naughty Little Poodle in the supporting
ballet 'The Magic Toyshop'. In our recent production of 'The Snow Queen' Phoebe danced in the ensemlbes of
the Skaters, Arabian Courtiers, Reindeer and Frosticles with her colleagues as well as dancing her first Classical Solo 'Marigold
Flower' which was beautifully performed. In this next year Phoebe will be working at First Artiste as well as Artiste
level. Phoebe was promoted to First Artiste in October 2011 after her beautiful Solo performances as Marigold flower in The
Snow Queen.
Annie Stratman
Annie is an original member of South Coast Ballet
and trains with Miss Nichola Orchard at the Orchard Academy of Dance and has recently taken her RAD Grade 4 ballet
exam, and recently taking her RAD Intermediate Foundation ballet exam in which she has attined Merit. One of
Annie's goals is to be a Dance Teacher one day, and judging by her sense of attention to detail, hard work and determination
to succeed she certainly has what it takes. Annie's performances with South Coast Ballet include dancing as
an Angel in 'The Nutcracker Act II', as a wicked cloth in 'The Sorcerers' Apprentice', and as one of the
Hunters from 'Peter and the Wolf'. She has danced in the ensembles of 'Cinderella', 'Mermaid',
and 'The Nutcracker'. Annie has worked hard and shown consistent improvement in all her performances with the company,
she works to a high personal standard and leads by example - on that note she was promoted to Coryphee straight after the
performances of 'The Nutcracker' 2009 and has since danced as a Villager, the Scottish Doll, and one of the Hours
in 'Coppelia', and as a Courtier, Gypsy and Angel in 'Snow White'. For our performances of 'The Nutcracker'
in January 2011 Annie took on the leading supporting role of 'Freddie' the little brother to Clara and amazed us all
with her depth of acting talent! She also danced as a Soldier, Snowflake and an Angel. For our production of 'Giselle'
Annie danced as a Harvester in Act One and a Wili in Act Two, as well as one of the 'Queen's of Cards' Pas de
Quatre in the supporting ballet 'The Magic Toyshop'. For our recent season of 'The Snow Queen' Annie
was a Skeleton, Skater, Shadow, Spanish Townsperson and Snowflake. Annie has just been accepted for training in London and
will not be able to perform in 'La Fille mal Gardee', but we wish her the very best in this great opportunity!!
Chloe West
Chloe is another seasoned performer having performed in several shows with Poole
Academy since only 3 years old - including 'Annie Get Your Gun' and 'Follow the Yellow Brick Road'. Chloe
came 2nd in the 2008 Bournemouth Festival for her singing and has passed all her ballet, tap and modern exams with Distinction
and is currently studying RAD Grade 5 and Intermediate Foundation. Chloe aims to be able to perform on the West End stage
one day and to sing and perform professionally. Chloe has danced in 'Cinderella' and 'Mermaid' with South
Coast Ballet, and for our performances of 'The Nutcracker' in 2009 played her first Supporting Leading Role,
that of the part of Freddie (Frederick) the younger brother of Young Clara. Chloe entertained us all with her strong
acting and comedic talents, and developed a very interesting character. She also performed as a Soldier, a
Snowflake, and one of the Sugary Jellies Pas de Quatre. In 'Coppelia' she danced as one of the Villagers, the Headless
Body and one of the Hours; and in 'Snow White' Chloe was chosen to play the supporting lead role of 'Nifty'
one of the devious henchmen of the Wicked Queen Ursula, alongside and with her colleague Eliana Langoo. Chloe developed her
intriguing character well and cleverly performed the part, working in strong partnership with Eliana. In our production of
'The Nutcracker' in January 2011 Chloe performed the part of the Crazed Mouse King, showing us more of her comic abiliites.
She also danced as a Friend, Snowflake and an Angel. In our season of 'Giselle' she was one of the Ladies in
Waiting in Act One and a Wili in Act Two and for 'The Magic Toyshop', the supporting ballet, she danced 'The
Maid' in the 'Cook & Maid' Duet - another chance at developing those comedic skills. For our recent season
of 'The Snow Queen' she was a Skeleton, Arabian Courtier, Shadow, Spanish Townsperson and Snowflake. In our coming
production of 'La Fille mal Gardee' she will be one of the Villagers.
Alice Wood
Alice is a student of Poole Academy of Dance and joined South Coast
Ballet in September 2009. She studies at RAD Grade 4 and Intermediate Foundation level as well as pointe work, and has
achieved Bronze, Bronze Star and Gold Medal Tests for her Classical Ballet. Alice danced as one of Clara's friends, a
Soldier, a Snowflake, and as one of the Sugary Jellies Pas de Quatre in 'The Nutcracker' 2009, as one of the
Villagers, a Clockwork Doll, and one of the Hours in 'Coppelia'; and as a Courtier, Gypsy and Angel in 'Snow
White'. In our performances of 'The Nutcracker' in January 2011 she played one of the lead supporting roles,
that of 'Bertie' (Bertrand) the naughty nephew to Clara and Freddie, acting up a storm with colleague, Annie Stratman
(as Freddie) and showing us a completely different side to her talents. In this production she also danced as a Soldier and
Snowflake in Act One and as an Angel in Act Two. In our production of 'Giselle' Alice played one of the
Harvesters in Act One and a Wili in Act Two, as well as one of the 'Queen's of Cards' Pas de Quatre in the
supporting ballet 'The Magic Toyshop'. For our recent season of 'The Snow Queen' Alice was a Skater,
Skeleton, Shadow, Spanish Townsperson and Snowflake. In our coming season of 'La Fille mal Gardee' Chloe will be one
of the villagers.
Past 'Corps
de Ballet - First Artistes'
News about former Members who were once
dancers with South Coast Ballet.
Amy Wells joined South Coast
Ballet in 2010. She trains with June Ranger at the Ranger School of Dance in Swanage at RAD Grade 6 level, and pointe
work attaining high Distinctions for all her ballet exams. Amy has also been showcased in many of Ranger Schools productions
at Mowlem Theatre in Swanage and her achievements also include participation in RAD, ENB and Tring Park Ballet Workshops.
Amy's credits with South Coast Ballet including dancing as a Courtier, Gypsy and Angel in 'Snow White', and as
a Friend, Soldier, Snowflake and Angel in our production of 'The Nutcracker' in January 2011. Amy recently performed
for her school, Ranger School of Dance in Swanage at Easter. With mounting levels of schoolwork and heavy committments Amy
is unable to continue with South Coast Ballet at the present time - but we wish her very very indeed with her ballet.
Lydia Martin is a student of the Poole Academy of Dance, studying ballet
at RAD Grade 5, and recently starting pointe work. She gained Distinction for her RAD Grade 2, as well as Honours and
Distinctions for her theatre dance and LAMDA exams. In July 2008 she played the leading part of 'Dorothy' in Poole
Academy's Production of 'Follow The Yellow Brick Road', and has also had extensive performing experience in Lighthouse
Pantomimes and other professional theatre productions. She gained a Merit for her Classical Dance in the Bournemouth Music
and Dance Festival 2009. Her credits with South Coast Ballet include performing in The Nutcracker 2009 in the Mistletoe
and Holly Pas de Quatre, as a Snowflake and one of Clara's Friends; she also played a Villager, the Japanese Doll,
and one of the Hours in Coppelia; and a Courtier, Gypsy and Angel in Snow White. In our production of 'The
Nutcracker' in January 2011 she played one half of the comic duet the 'Maids' (with colleague Kara Leatherbarrow),
as well as reprising her part in the Mistletoe & Holly Pas de Quatre. In our recent production of 'Giselle'
she danced as a Lady in Waiting in Act One, and played one the Indian children in the supporting ballet 'The
Magic Toyshop'. Lydia is a sought after child model, with an increasing number of modelling contracts and has had to give
up her membership with South Coast Ballet to pursue these 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunities within her chosen future
career. We wish her every bit of luck and success!!
Emma
Florance began her dance training when only 3 years old with the Spotlight Academy of Dance, under the tuition
of Lorraine Hall, winning various trophies and medals for her achievements in dance, and attaining high marks in all her ballet
exams. She has appeared in performances with Wayne Sleep, and in Blackbird, at the Pavilion in 2005. Emma is currently studying
her Grade 4 Ballet, and pointe at First Position School of Dance under the expert guidance of Miss Natalie Pearl and
one day hopes to be a ballet teacher. In her first performances with South Coast Ballet, Emma danced as a Courtier, a
Gypsy and an Angel in 'Snow White', and as a Friend, Mouse, Snowflake and Angel in 'The Nutcracker', as a
Harvester in Act One and Wili in Act Two of 'Giselle' and one of the 'Queen's of Cards' in
a Pas de Quatre in the supporting ballet 'The Magic Toyshop'. Unfortunately Emma is unable to pursue this aspect of
her dancing at this time, but we all hope that she is able to continue to learn dancing,. We will all miss
her beautiful smile!
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| Celeste Brady as a Flower in 'The Nutcracker' 2009 |
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| Siobhan Barrett-Donlon as English Child in 'The Magic Toyshop' 2011 (Front, left) |
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| Alex Dawes as The Rose Flower in 'The Snow Queen' 2011 |
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| Eliana Langoo as Cook in 'The Magic Toyshop' 2011 |
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| Nancy Morris as a Reaper in 'Coppelia' 2010 |
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| Phoebe Salmon as Marigold Flower in 'The Snow Queen' 2011 |
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| Annie Stratman as one of the Hours in 'Coppelia' 2010 |
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| Chloe West as a Sailor in 'Mermaid' 2009 |
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| Alice Wood as Peasant Doll in 'Coppelia' 2010 |
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| Amy Wells |
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| Lydia Martin |
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| Emma Florance |
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