Amanda Lewis

• Phone: +44 7911 123456
• Email: amanda.lewis@email.com
• Location: London, UK
• LinkedIn: amanda-lewis-choreographer

Summary

Led the choreographic development of 15+ full-length contemporary dance productions over 10 years, consistently receiving critical acclaim for innovative storytelling and movement vocabulary. Specialised in fusing classical ballet foundations with modern improvisational techniques to create unique theatrical experiences.

Directed and mentored emerging dance artists, fostering collaborative environments that resulted in award-winning performances and increased audience engagement by an average of 25% for new works. Proficient in conceptualizing and executing complex choreographic designs for diverse stages and media.

Experience

Resident Choreographer, Sadler's Wells Theatre -- London, UK

Sept 2018 – present

• Conceived and choreographed 5 new mainstage productions, including 'Echoes of Thames' (2020) and 'Urban Canvas' (2022), each performing to over 90% capacity.

• Collaborated with diverse artists, including composers, visual designers, and playwrights, to develop multi-disciplinary dance pieces.

• Mentored junior choreographers and dancers, contributing to the professional development of 12 emerging artists within the company.

• Managed project budgets up to £150,000 per production, ensuring timely delivery and artistic integrity.

Associate Choreographer, Rambert Dance Company -- London, UK

Mar 2014 – Aug 2018

• Contributed choreographic segments to 8 major productions and co-choreographed 3 full-length works, enhancing the company's repertoire.

• Developed and led workshops for professional dancers focusing on improvisation and contemporary movement techniques, improving ensemble cohesion.

• Assisted the Artistic Director in casting, rehearsal scheduling, and production planning for national and international tours.

• Received the 'Emerging Choreographer Award' from the National Dance Awards for contributions to 'The Shifting Sands' (2017).

Choreographic Assistant, The Place -- London, UK

Sept 2011 – Feb 2014

• Supported lead choreographers in daily rehearsals, providing constructive feedback and demonstrating movement sequences.

• Managed administrative tasks including music editing, costume coordination, and prop sourcing for various productions.

• Participated in the creation of educational outreach programs, engaging over 500 community members in dance activities.

• Gained foundational experience in production logistics and artistic collaboration within a leading dance institution.

Education

London Contemporary Dance School, BA (Hons) Dance Performance and Choreography in Contemporary Dance and Choreography -- London, UK

Sept 2008 – July 2011

Skills

Choreographic Techniques: Contemporary Dance, Classical Ballet, Jazz Dance, Improvisation, Contact Improv, Site-Specific Choreography, Physical Theatre, Theatrical Staging

Artistic Direction & Production: Concept Development, Rehearsal Direction, Dancer Coaching, Music Selection & Editing, Costume Design Collaboration, Lighting Design Collaboration, Set Design Collaboration, Budget Management, Production Scheduling

Software & Tools: Logic Pro X (Music Editing), Final Cut Pro (Video Editing), Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace

Languages: English (Native), French (Conversational)