Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Dance Experience
Performances
Awards And Scholarships
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Lal Durmuslar

Istanbul

Summary

A dedicated and versatile performer passionate about contemporary and hip hop dance, vocal expression, and piano. Eager to contribute creativity and artistry to collaborative projects. Committed to expanding artistic horizons with a strong academic fundamental of Theatre.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Trainee

Merve Taşkan Method Acting Studio
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Acquired skills in Shakespeare monologue delivery for impactful performances.
    Undertook text analysis to dissect complex narratives and themes.
    Executed scene work for practical application of acting techniques.
    Investigated naturalism and realism principles to foster genuine portrayals.

Chorister

The King's School Canterbury
Canterbury
03.2023 - 2023
  • Contributed to the Mozart Requiem performance as a choir member at the Canterbury Cathedral

Assistant Choreographer

The Kings School Dance Company
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Led and aided rehearsals across multiple shows including musicals, cabarets, dance shows, and movement events, in addition to developing several personal works for presentation.

Street Jazz Trainee

Tan Sağtürk Academy
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Developed strong foundation in street jazz, jazz, and modern jazz genres.
    Explored diverse elements of jazz music and performance artistry.

Ballroom Trainee

Tan Sağtürk Academy
01.2011 - 01.2018
  • Participated in numerous shows and rehearsals since age seven to cultivate dancing skills.
    Developed partnership as a core fundamental of social dancing through extensive practice.
    Gained proficiency in following and leading roles within partner dance dynamics.

Head Dancer & Support Choreographer

Modafen High School
01.2011 - 01.2018
  • Traditional show night organized by Modafen High School, prepared with great effort, both of the students and the teachers, enchanted the audience at the end of each academic year.

Street Jazz Dancer and Hip Hop Dancer

Tan Sağtürk Ballet and Dance Academy
01.2011 - 01.2018
  • Performed as Street Jazz Dancer and Hip Hop Dancer at the year-end shows for eight consecutive years.

Music Performer

Tan Sağtürk Ballet and Dance Academy
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Performed in recitals as a pianist and vocalist, showcasing musical versatility.
    Collaborated in duets for piano and vocal performances, enhancing stage presence.

Education

Acting Training

Merve Taşkan Method Acting Studio
11.2023

Assistant Choreographer

The Kings School
01.2023

Vocal Training

The Kings School
01.2023

Street Jazz and Hip Hop Training

Tan Sağtürk Academy
01.2019

Certificate of Education - Jazz Dance Performer

Tan Sağtürk Academy
01.2018

Ballroom Training

Tan Sağtürk Academy
01.2018

Music Examination

University of West London

Music Theory

NYU

Skills

  • Fluent in French
  • Fluent in Turkish
  • Spanish: beginner level
  • Songwriting
  • Music production
  • Tap dancing
  • Ballet
  • Tango
  • Swing
  • Salsa
  • Samba
  • Bachata
  • Sırtaki
  • Cha cha
  • Rumba
  • Pasodoble
  • Hip hop
  • Jazz
  • Choreography
  • Guitar: self-taught

Dance Experience

intermediate, 3 years of experience, intermediate, 6 years of experience, 6 years of experience, 6 years of experience, 6 years of experience, 6 years of experience, 6 years of experience, 6 years of experience, 11 years, advanced, 5 years, hip hop and high heels, advanced, Part of Pulse dance project at NYU

Performances

  • KING'S WEEK, Canterbury, United Kingdom, 07/01/23, Head Dancer KIDACO - The Kings' Dance Company, Lal Durmuslar and Dancers - Choreography by Lal - Hip Hop Dance, Solo performance - Hip Hop and Street Jazz Medley, Piano and Vocal performance of Billie Eilish and Edith Piaf songs, Contributed in choir for Mozart Requiem Performance
  • KING'S WEEK, Canterbury, United Kingdom, 07/01/20 - 07/01/24, Solo Performance - Jazz, street jazz and hip hop Dance for 3 consecutive years, Lal Durmuslar and the company - Jazz Dance performance three consecutive years
  • STUDIO PERFORMANCE IN MALTHOUSE THEATRE, Canterbury, United Kingdom, 12/01/21, Solo performance - Dance inspired by Artaud's Theater of Cruelty
  • MODAFEN'S DREAM NIGHT VOL 2,3,4,5, Traditional show night organized by Modafen High School, prepared with great effort, both of the students and the teachers, enchanted the audience at the end of each academic year., Head Dancer & Support Choreographer - Pupil Relations
  • TAN SAĞT
  • RK BALLET AND DANCE ACADEMY ONE SUMMER NIGHT DREAM PERFORMANCE, 2011-2018, Performed as Street Jazz Dancer and Hip Hop Dancer at the year-end show for eight consecutive years.
  • RK BALLET AND DANCE ACADEMY MUSIC PERFORMANCE, 2011-2015

Awards And Scholarships

  • Modafen High School - Best Artistic Performer of the year.
  • King's School Dance Scholarship Award - 2020-2024

Timeline

Acting Trainee

Merve Taşkan Method Acting Studio
05.2023 - 11.2023

Chorister

The King's School Canterbury
03.2023 - 2023

Assistant Choreographer

The Kings School Dance Company
01.2021 - 01.2023

Street Jazz Trainee

Tan Sağtürk Academy
01.2016 - 01.2019

Ballroom Trainee

Tan Sağtürk Academy
01.2011 - 01.2018

Head Dancer & Support Choreographer

Modafen High School
01.2011 - 01.2018

Street Jazz Dancer and Hip Hop Dancer

Tan Sağtürk Ballet and Dance Academy
01.2011 - 01.2018

Music Performer

Tan Sağtürk Ballet and Dance Academy
01.2011 - 01.2015

Acting Training

Merve Taşkan Method Acting Studio

Assistant Choreographer

The Kings School

Vocal Training

The Kings School

Street Jazz and Hip Hop Training

Tan Sağtürk Academy

Certificate of Education - Jazz Dance Performer

Tan Sağtürk Academy

Ballroom Training

Tan Sağtürk Academy

Music Examination

University of West London

Music Theory

NYU
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