Keisha Deoraj

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About me

I am a fun-loving, witty, adventurous and energetic critical thinker. I love to be engaged in what I do, and I always strive to do my best. I love to make people laugh and smile. I also find it rewarding to encourage people to live a life that is meaningful (to their own standards). This is likely why I gravitate to the fields of education, acting and dance: there is an element of entertainment and being "on stage" in each of them.

Despite not having formal training in the performance arts, I have been a performer for as long as I can remember. I started dance lessons at the age of 2 years old and covered dance styles such as ballet, jazz, tap, belly dance, Bollywood, soca and dancehall. Throughout elementary school and high school, I excelled in the dramatic arts and always found opportunities to be on stage (i.e. drama club, school plays, holiday showcases, talent shows, etcetera). Even while I pursued a university degree in science (biology, mathematics and chemistry), I found a way to keep my foot in the world of acting (i.e. orientation play, fundraising performances, drama group, etcetera).

Currently, I am working on growing my skillset as an actor by taking courses and workshops in more formal performance arts educative spaces. My hope is that formal training, combined with my informal experiences, will result in me being the best version of myself. After all, there is always room for improvement!

Thank you for reading and I look forward to working with you soon!

Additional information: I teach at the secondary and post-secondary school levels, so I am comfortable presenting to small and large audiences. I have also been a private tutor for more than 10 years. This one-on-one work has allowed me to develop skills in relating to people, making them comfortable with me, as well as learning how to be quick on my feet.

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Skills

Languages Spoken	English, French
Accents/Dialects	Canadian, Caribbean
Media Specialism	Spoken word & performance poetry
Dance Styles	Afro-Caribbean, Ballet, Belly Dance, Bollywood, Dancehall, Freestyle/Improvisation, Hip Hop, House, Indian classical dance styles, Tap, Zumba
Additional Skills	Acting, Dance, Modeling
Athletics	Boating (engine), Canoeing, Fishing, Hula Hoop, Jump Rope, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Running, Snorkeling, Swimming, Track and Field, Yoga