Kerri-Ann Paradis

k_paradis@hotmail.com

Performing Experience

2003 - Miranda Abbott, Hype 3, AGO Toronto
2003 - Lincoln Shand, Kaeja Dance Lab, Toronto
2003 - Creative Theatre Workshop, We Go Together, York
2003 - Susan Kendal, Error in the Situation, At the Wrecking Ball
2002 - Christian Scarlotto, This Wicked Fall, Toronto
2001-2002 - Famous People Players, Toronto
2000 - Rachel Browne, KJ4, Winchester Theatre, Toronto
2000 - Bill James, Senses, Shared Habitat Festival, Toronto

Training

1998-2001       The School of Toronto Dance Theatre, Professional Training    Program. Trained 
in Graham-based technique (Patricia Beatty, Wendy Chiles, Karen duPlessis,Patricia Fraser, Christopher House, Sasha Ivanochko, Rosemary James, Helen Jones, Susan Macpherson, Graham McKelvie, Coralee McLaren, Patricia Miner,Kenny Pearl, Michael Trent), basic courses in Anatomy (Darryl Tracy), Bouffon(Massimo Agostinelli), Creative Process (Elizabeth Citty), Contact Improvisation

(Allen and Karen Kaeja), Dance History (Wendy Chiles) Music (Katherine Duncanson), Pilates (Julia Sasso), Practical Teaching (Michelle Silagy), guest artists: Julia Sasso, Risa Steinberg, Samuel Wuersten, many others.

1995-1997       Academy of Performing Arts on Broadway, Tap,jazz,ballet and musical theatre with Suzy Stuperski.

1994-1995       Lynn Morrison’s School of Ballet, Ballet,tap and jazz with Lynn Morrison.

Related Training 

Puppeteering, vocals, drama, karate, boxing, yoga, make-up artistry. 

Teaching Experience 

Present           Kerri-Ann Dance, my own dance studio for children ages 2- up! I provide a safe and fun learning experience. I teach several techniques including: Tap, jazz, ballet,creative movement, voice and drama.

2002               The City of Toronto Parks and Recreation, I work with children 3 years and up. The techniques I teach are Tap, jazz, ballet, creative movement and vocal.

2001               Famous PEOPLE Players, This is a company dealing with mentally challenged employees, I am there to aid and assist them with things such as performing, dealing with a professional environment and personal issues.

2000               The School of Toronto Dance Theatre, General school classes in Graham-based technique. Assisting creative movement classes for children. Director: Patricia Fraser

1998-2002     Orangeville District Secondary School, Guest teacher in Graham-based technique, jazz, ballet. Director: Michelle Grierson 

Choreography

2001               Lost Again, Choreographic Workshop, School of Toronto Dance Theatre

1999               Two + Two is Five, School of Toronto Dance Theatre

1998               Untitled, School of Toronto Dance Theatre

1996               Hanging by a Thread, Orangeville District Secondary School
 In this House, There are Many Women, Orangeville District Secondary School  

Education

2003               Certified in Standard First Aid and CPR

2001               Certified in the Profession of Modern Dance - Toronto Dance Theatre

1999               Certified in CPR

1997               Cosmetician course - Seneca College

1997               Ontario Secondary School Diploma - Honour roll

Grants and Awards

2002              Bursary Award - School of Toronto Dance Theatre

1996 & 1997 Honour Roll - Orangeville District Secondary School

1995 & 1996  Grade 11 and O.A.C. Dance Awards

1995               Elementary Ballet Exam (C.D.T.A.)

1993               Pre-elementary Ballet Exam (B.A.T.D.)

1991-1996      Several dance competition awards (Canada
 & United States)

Volunteering 

·        Famous PEOPLE Player

·        Toronto Dance Theatre

·        Avalon Retirement Centre

·        Orangeville Rotary Club

·        Orangeville Fall Fair