Austin Taylor
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Highly motivated Dancer with 12 years of expertise in delivering beautiful stage performances. Talented in consistently delivering each performance with precision due to daily practice, physical capabilities and dynamic coordination. Gifted professional with special focus in versatility to enhance skillset and develop new moves and techniques.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dancer/Cast Member
Disney - Zombies 4 Movie
, Auckland
02.2024 - Current
- Attended rehearsals regularly to refine skills and practice with the rest of the cast.
- Communicated effectively with other dancers to ensure smooth transitions between moves.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each dance move to ensure safety and accuracy.
- Participated in showcases to demonstrate technical ability and talent.
- Learned choreography quickly and adapted to changes in choreography seamlessly by maintaining physical and mental flexibility.
- Rehearsed to prepare for dance roles and performances.
- Worked closely with choreographers to perfect performance of dance moves.
- Built and cultivated lasting professional relationships with other dancers, choreographers and performers by attending social events and maintaining communication.
- Trained, exercised and attended dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical stamina and physical fitness.
- Attended performance costume fittings, makeup calls and publicity photography sessions.
Social Media Content Creator
Self Employed
, Auckland
01.2022 - Current
- 4.5 Million Followers on Tiktok
- Created Music Promos and media Campaigns for - Nike & JD Sports, JayJay's, Champion, You Know Clothing.
- Developed content strategy to increase social media followers and engagement.
- Created content for various platforms such as Tiktok, Instagram, and YouTube.
- Scheduled posts on a daily basis across all social media channels.
- Identified influencers in niche industries who could be potential partners or brand ambassadors.
- Produced videos, editing and posting final creative.
Guest Performer
Lakeside Concert
, Rotorua
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Choreographed dance prior to performance.
- communicated with organizers.
- Performed on stage with a live band and large Audience.
- Interacted with other performers and musicians.
Teacher, Choreographer
Fresh Moves Festival
, Tauranga
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared Hiphop classes and choreography.
- Taught groups of school students sets of choreography to a high performance standard.
- Helped them break down the steps and answered questions.
- Assisted and supported Students on stage for evening performances, to a full theatre.
Dance Teacher and Choreographer
Dance Avenue
, Tauranga
01.2019 - 12.2021
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- Choreographed and prepared dance classes for students in styles of Hiphop, Acro,Jazz and Boys open/fitness classes.
- Provided Private lessons to polish solos for competition season performances.
- Cut, prepared and provided music to students for performances.
- attended Competitions to support and encourage his students.
Guest Performer
TEDX Conference
, Tauranga
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Performed a Jazz Solo to a full theatre and online audience.
Guest Performer
Fresh Moves Festival
, Tauranga
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Performed a Contemporary Solo to a full theatre.
- Answered Audience Questions.
- Attended a dress rehearsal.
Guest Performer
Dance Force Grad tour Showcase
, Auckland
11.2018 - 11.2024
- Performed a Jazz Solo to a full theatre.
- Attended a dress rehearsal.
- interacted with full time dance company and director.
The Wizard of Oz Junior
Tauranga Musical Theatre
, Tauranga
11.2018 - 11.2018
- Cast in the role of - Uncle Henry & Ensemble dance member.
- Attended rehearsals dance, singing and acting.
- learnt lines of character cast and choreography
- Attended hair & make-up & costume fittings.
- performed over a 1 month season.
- took director and interacted with cast and crew members.
The Little Mermaid Junior
Tauranga Musical Theatre
, Tauranga
11.2019 - 11.2019
- Cast in the role of - Captain and Ensemble dance member.
- Attended rehearsals dance, singing and acting.
- learnt lines of character cast and choreography
- Attended hair & make-up & costume fittings.
- performed over a 1 month season.
- took director and interacted with cast and crew members.
Education
Dance
Idenity Dance Company
AucklandDance
Dance Avenue
Tauranga, NZDance
Space Studios
TaurangaBallet Major, Associate
New Zealand School of Dance
WellingtonBallet
Turning Pointe
TaurangaSkills
- Physical Strength
- Choreography
- Stage Performance
- Audition preparation
- Dance development
- Effective Communication
- Rehearsals and daily practice
- Discipline
- Dance Instruction
- Safety awareness
- Audience Engagement
- Performance preparation
- Physical Conditioning
- Relationships and rapport
- Versatile
Accomplishments
- Bronze Medalist - Hip Hop International World Finals Arizona, USA 2023.
- World Of Dance National Final - Finalist and 7th overall 2023. LA, USA.2023.
- Winner of the Australian Follow your dreams National Finals and overall Title Champion - 13 years.
- 3rd overall - PACANZ Mega National Young Performer of the Year NZ - 2022.
- 3rd overall - New Zealand Top Dancer, NZ Dance Awards Finalist .
- B.B.O Ballet Dance Awards, Senior runner-up.
- NZAMD Jazz Nominee and National runner-up.
- Dance NZ Made National Winner years 7 and 8.
- Kairos Dance Convention Ambassador, Scholarship Winner.
Timeline
Dancer/Cast Member
Disney - Zombies 4 Movie
02.2024 - Current
Guest Performer
Lakeside Concert
01.2024 - 01.2024
Teacher, Choreographer
Fresh Moves Festival
07.2023 - 07.2023
Social Media Content Creator
Self Employed
01.2022 - Current
The Little Mermaid Junior
Tauranga Musical Theatre
11.2019 - 11.2019
Guest Performer
TEDX Conference
06.2019 - 06.2019
Dance Teacher and Choreographer
Dance Avenue
01.2019 - 12.2021
Guest Performer
Dance Force Grad tour Showcase
11.2018 - 11.2024
The Wizard of Oz Junior
Tauranga Musical Theatre
11.2018 - 11.2018
Guest Performer
Fresh Moves Festival
07.2018 - 07.2018
Dance
Idenity Dance Company
Dance
Dance Avenue
Dance
Space Studios
Ballet Major, Associate
New Zealand School of Dance
Ballet
Turning Pointe
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