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Donna Duncan-Scott

Kingston,St. Andrew

Summary

I am creative. She was thrown into her first ballet class at 4 years old where she fell in love with the art. She continued to hone her skills through various companies such as the ASHE Academy and the Plié Collective. I was enrolled in the Tony Wilson school of Dance at 12 years old, within two years she was awarded the Top student award in 2018. She was later promoted to The Company at the age of 16 under the watchful eye of the founding artistic director,Tony Wilson. I joined the Ashe Academy in 2017, was promoted to Dnace Captain, crowing achievement was performing teh lead role in their Christmas performance of Chrincymon. She is Graduating from the IB program at AISK and is aspiring to pursue a career in the performing arts in New York City.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance Performer - Junior Member

ASHE Senior Ensemble
01.2024 - Current

Performer in a leading professional musical theatre group

Dance Coach

Private Lessons
09.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced individual performance of gymnasts by implementing innovative posture management techniques and strategies.
  • Increased student confidence through personalized coaching and constructive feedback
  • Students coached excelled in Regional competition


Junior Member

Company Dance Theatre
06.2022 - Current

Performing under the Artistic direction of Dr. Sade Bully




Dance Team Captain

American International School Of Kingston
09.2021 - 05.2023
  • Enhanced team performance by implementing innovative choreography and training routines.
  • Developed strong relationships with dancers, improving communication and fostering a positive team environment.
  • Boosted audience engagement by incorporating dynamic themes and storytelling elements into performances.
  • Collaborated with coaches to design effective practice schedules, ensuring optimal preparation for competitions.


Under her guidance, in May 2023


Our Team was awarded The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's national Best Team Dance (Grade 7)


I won the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's national award for Best Female Solo Class 5 with a dance choreographed by Dr. Sade Bully





Assistant Teacher

Company Dance School
09.2020 - 06.2022


  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Helped to build the confidence of the children to build their technical skills

Dance Captain

Ashe Academy
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Developed strong team dynamics through effective communication and leadership skills, resulting in seamless performances.
  • Coordinated with directors and other creative professionals to ensure a cohesive vision for each production.
  • Provided constructive feedback to dancers, enabling them to improve their technique and stage presence.


Lead role in Christmas production of Crinchymon (Jamaican adaptation of the Gringe) - Sang, dance and acted

Education

High School Diploma -

American International School of Kingston
Kingston, Jamaica
05.2022

Timeline

Dance Performer - Junior Member

ASHE Senior Ensemble
01.2024 - Current

Dance Coach

Private Lessons
09.2023 - Current

Junior Member

Company Dance Theatre
06.2022 - Current

Dance Team Captain

American International School Of Kingston
09.2021 - 05.2023

Assistant Teacher

Company Dance School
09.2020 - 06.2022

Dance Captain

Ashe Academy
09.2018 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

American International School of Kingston
Donna Duncan-Scott