Dance Choreographer with exceptional teaching ability and patience working with students of diverse ages and abilities. Trained in multiple techniques of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical contemporary cabaret, and musical theatre. Outstanding success developing students' love of dance and building revenues through class growth.
Skilled Choreographer talented managing instruction and support for multiple dancers. Proficient in posture, technique, rhythm and steps. Friendly and upbeat communicator with passion for helping dancers to build solid foundation of skillful technique.
2003 - AUCKLAND COMBINED DANCING ASSOCIATIONS (INC).
Musical Theatre (Solo) - 1st Place along with Broadway Trophy.
Jazz (Solo) - 3rd Place.
Jazz (Duo) with Amanda Macfarlane (Partner) - 3rd Place
Impromtu Jazz (Solo) 3rd Place.
Contemporary (Solo) - VHC (Very Highly Commended)
Lyrical (Solo) - VHC ( Very Highly Commended)
2003 - AUCKLAND WEST COMPETTION SOCIETY
Lyrical (Solo) - 1st Place along with Abby Crowther Trophy.
Musical Theatre (Solo) - 1st Place along with the Renee Harvey Trophy.
Jazz (Solo) - 1st Place along with the Jessica Daniel Trophy.
Impromtu Jazz (Solo) - 1st Place along with the Sarah & Simon Withell Trophy.
Hip Hop (Solo) - 1st Place along with the Hip Hop Trophy.
Contemporary (Solo) - 3rd Place.
Jazz (Duo) with Amanda Macfarlane (Partner) - 2nd Place.
Intermediate Championship - 2nd Place
Intermediate Scholarship - 1st Place along with the Campbell-Morrison Family Trophy.
2003 - RAEWYN BURGES SCHOOL OF DANCE
Jazz (Duo)with Amanda Macfarlance (Partner) - 3rd Place.
2003 - FRIENDS OF SABA YOUNGE BALLET
Modern Jazz (Solo) - 3rd Place
Contemporary (Solo) - 3rd Place
Jazz (Duo) with Amanda Macfarlane (Partner) - 3rd Place
2003 - TAURANGA PERFORMING ARTS COMPETTIONS 2003.
Musical Theatre (Solo) - 3rd Place
Lyrical (Solo) - C (Commended)
Jazz (Solo) - VHC (Very Highly Commended)
2003 - HAMILTON PERFORMING ARTS COMPETTIONS SOCIETY (INC)
Contemporary (Solo) - 1st Place
Musical Theatre (Solo) - VHC ( Very Highly Commended)
Lyrical (Solo) - VHC ( Very Highly Commended)
Impromtu Jazz (Solo) - C ( Commended)
2003 - AUCKLAND COMBINED DANCING SOCIETY (INC)
Musical Theatre (Solo) - 2nd Place
Contemporary (Solo) - HC (Highly Commended)
2003 - MANUREWA COMBINED DANCING ASSOCIATIONS COMPETTITIONS 2003
Hip Hop ( Solo) - 1st Place
Lyrical (Solo) - 1st Place
Contemporary (Solo) - 1st Place
Musical Theatre (Solo) - 1st Place
Impromtu Lyrical (Solo) - 2nd Place
2002 - AUCKLAND COMBINED ASSOCIATIONS
Jazz (Solo) Restricted- 2nd Place
Jazz (Duo) with Amanda Macfarlane (Partner) - 3rd Place
Jazz (Solo) - VHC (Very Highly Commended)
Contemporary (Solo) - VHC ( Very Highly Commended)
Musical Theatre (Solo) - VHC ( Very Highly Commended)
2002 - AUCKLAND WEST DANCE ACADEMY COMPETTION SOCIETY
Musical Theatre (Solo) - 2nd Place
Lyrical (Solo) - 3rd Place
Jazz (Solo) 3rd Place
Intermediate Championship - VHC (Very Highly Commended)
Jazz (Duo) with Amanda Macfarlane (Partner) - VHC (Very Highly Commended)
Contemporary (Solo) - HC (Highly Commended)
Impromtu Jazz (Solo) - C ( Commended)
Jazz (Duo) with Kirsten Hanson (Partner) - C ( Commended)
2002 - RAEWYN BURGESS SCHOOL OF DANCE
Jazz (Duo) with Amanda Macfarlane (Partner) - 1st Place
Jazz (Solo) - 1st Place
Lyrical (Solo) Restricted - 1st Place
Jazz (Duo) with Kirsten Hanson (Partner) - HC ( Highly Commended)
2002 - PAPAKURA PERFORMING ARTS COMPETTITION SOCIETY (INC)
Jazz (Duo) with Amanda Macfarlance (Partner) - 1st Place
Lyrical (Solo) Restricted - 1st Place
Jazz (Solo) Restricted - 1st Place
Musical Theatre (Solo) - 1st Place
Contemporary (Solo) Restricted - 2nd Place
Lyrical (Solo) - 2nd Place
Contemporary (Solo) - VHC (Very Highly Commended)
Impromtu Jazz (Solo) - HC ( Highly Commended)
Jazz (Duo) with Kirsten Hanson (Partner) - HC (Highly Commended)
2002 - FRIENDS OF SABA
Jazz (Duo) with Amanda Macfarlane (Partner) - 1st Place
Jazz (Solo) - 1st Place
Jazz (Duo) with Kirsten Hanson (Partner) - 2nd Place
Contemporary (Solo) - HC (Highly Commended)
Impromtu Jazz(Solo) - HC (Highly Commended)
2002 - TAURANGA PERFORMING ARTS COMPETTITIONS SOCIETY (INC)
Contemporary (Solo) - 2nd Place
Jazz (Solo) - 2nd Place
Musical Theatre (Solo) - 2nd Place
Jazz (Duo) with Kirsten Hanson (Partner) - VHC (Very Highly Commended)
Jazz (Duo) with Amanda Macfarlane (Partner) - VHC (Very Highly Commended)
Impromtu Jazz (Solo) - HC (Highly Commended)
Lyrical (Solo) - HC (Highly Commended)
2002 - EAST AUCKLAND PERFORMING ARTS COMPETTITIONS
Musical Theatre (Solo) - 2nd Place
Jazz (Duo) with Amanda Macfarlane (Partner) - 2nd Place
Jazz (Solo) - 3rd Place
Contemporary (Solo) - VHC ( Very Highly Commended)
Lyrical (Solo) - VHC (Very Highly Commended)
Impromtu Jazz (Solo) - HC (Highly Commended)
Jazz (Duo) with Kirsten Hanson (Partner) - HC (Highly Commended)
2002 - AUCKLAND CALEDONIAN DANCING SOCIETY
Musical Theatre (Solo) - 1st Place along with the Broadway Trophy
Jazz (Duo) with Kirsten Hanson (Partner) - 2nd Place
Impromtu Jazz (Solo) - 3rd Place
Contemporary (Solo) - HC (Highly Commended)
Jazz (Duo) with Amanda Macfarlane (Partner) - C (Commended)
2002 - THAMES HAURAKI PLAINS DISTRICT
Jazz (Duo) with Kirsten Hanson (Partner) - 1st Place
Jazz (Solo) - 3rd Place
Impromtu Jazz (Solo) - VHC (Very Highly Commended)
Jazz (Duo) with Amanda Macfarlane (Partner) - VHC (Very Highly Commended)
Contemporary (Solo) - HC (Highly Commended)
2005 - CAROLYN NORRIS DANCE SHOWCASE -
Dancer - Hawkins Centre, Papakura
2004 - CAROLYN NORRIS DANCE SHOWCASE -
Dancer - Hawkins Centre, Papakura
2003 - ROSHILL COLLEGE ADVANCE CHEERLEADING SQUAD -
Cheerleader, Coach Rachel Beecroft -(Auckland Blues Cheerleader Coach)
2003 - NORRIS SENIOR/ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMANCE DANCE TROUPE -
Dancer - Teacher Kylie Norris
2003 - MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE BUGSY (MUSICAL) -
Blousey Brown featured (Soloist Singer) Acting/Dancing - Spotlight Theatre, Papatoetoe
2003 - NORRIS SHOWCASE -
Featured Singer/Dancer & "Rizzio" in Grease - Hawkins Centre, Papakura
2003 - PAPAKURA YOUTH EXPO -
Featured Dancer - PYE Recreation Centre, Papakura
2003 - NORRIS STUDIO OPENDAY -
Featured Soloist/Group Dancer - Norris Performing Arts Studio, Papakura
2002 - CAROLYN NORRIS DANCE SHOWCASE -
Dancer - Hawkins Centre, Papakura
2001 - RATS -
Featured Muncher the Rat - Clevedon School Production, Clevedon
2000 - CAROLYN NORRIS DANCE SHOWCASE -
Dancer - Hawkins Centre, Papakura
1999- CAROLYN NORRIS DANCE SHOWCASE -
Dancer - Hawkins Centre, Papakura
1998- CAROLYN NORRIS DANCE SHOWCASE -
Dancer - Hawkins Centre, Papakura
1997- CAROLYN NORRIS DANCE SHOWCASE -
Dancer - Hawkins Centre, Papakura
1995- CAROLYN NORRIS DANCE SHOWCASE -
Dancer - Hawkins Centre, Papakura
NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION OF MODERN DANCE CERTIFICATIONS
1995 - Jazz Initial - Distinction
1995 - Tap Preparatory - Honours
1996 - Jazz Preparatory - Distinction
1996 - Tap Grade 1 - Honours
1997 - Jazz Grade 1 - Honours with Distinction - Award- Highest Mark Grade 1 Jazz
1997 - Tap Grade 2 - Honours with Distinction - Award - Most Potential Dancer
1998 - Jazz Grade 2 - Honours with Distinction - Award- Highest Mark Grade 2 Jazz
1998 - Tap Level 2 - Honours - Award - Highest Mark in Level 2 Tap
1999 - Jazz Grade 3 - Honours
1999 - Tap Level 3 - HC (Highly Commended)
2001 - Jazz Grade 4 - Distinction
2001 - Tap Level 4 - Honours
2002 - Jazz Grade 5 - High Honours
2002 - Tap Level 5 - Honours
2003 - Jazz Pre Elementary - Distinction
2003 - Tap Level 6 - Honours
2004 - Jazz Elementary - Distinction
2006 - Jazz Intermediate - Distinction
2006 - Tap Level 7 - Honours
Kristie Krekow - Director/Tutor
Carolyn Norris - Choregrapher/Dance Tutor
Kylie Norris - Choregrapher/Dance Tutor
Jan Gallagher - Choregrapher/Dance Tutor
Daniel Leonard - Musical Director/Vocal Coach