Valentina Contarino
Overview
- Ethnicity
- White / European Descent
- Age Range
- 26 - 36
- Height
- 5' 4" (1m 63cm)
- Weight
- 8st. 9lb. (55kg)
- Hair Colour
- Red
- Eye Colour
- Brown
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |
Gained Triple Distinction in a National diploma in Dance: modules included, choreography, physical theatre, contact improv, ballet, freelance etc...
Film |
Norton College |
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| 2007 |
Film |
Northern School of Contemporary Dance |
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| 2010 |
Graduated with a First Class BA Hons in Dance - Modules included choreography, technique class, contact improvisation, biomechanics, dance kinesiology, Dance injuries, mobile technoligies, research methods and dissertation
Film |
University of Chichester |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|
About me
I am a very quirky individual, who loves challenges and meeting new people. I am very passionate and goal driven if i want something I will try and try till I succeed. I have always had a good work ethic and this shows in my performance both academic and physically. I enjoy being artistic so the entertainment Industry is a perfect match for me, including music. I am also involved in the hospitality industry, whilst part taking in modelling and promotional work which allows me to be myself; professional and approachable. I find being in front of a camera natural and will always smile when there is a camera around. I have danced and modelled since the age of 15 and although I have no international experience, I have a lot of experience working within the community and will always keep striving to be better. One day my name will be in the spotlight!Skills
| Dance Styles | Ballet, Breakdance, Contemporary, Disco, Rock n Roll, Salsa |
|---|---|
| Musical Style | Jazz, Pop, Rock |
| Additional Skills | Modeling |
Highlights
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2014 - belrobics instructor sheffield venues (belly dance inspired fitness class)
2014 - trained with steadman Pearson in London in hip-hop/ jazz fusion for 12 weeks
2014 - New Project choreographing my
own site specific duet in Sheffield (details to follow)
2014 - girls youth project teacher - sheffield park academy (sheffiled futures)
2014 - street dance teacher at Stradbrooke primary school.
2013 - Still Moving: Moving Still - Site Specific work at Nottingham Contemporary (Project by Sara Giddens - Dance4)
2013 - Performer at Sheffield Amphitheatre in the Sheaf Valley Festival (community work - project by Tara Baker)
2012-2013 - Choreographer and Teacher for Dance Core (not for profit organisation - location Chichester and Fittleworth) Taught street dance to 5-16 year olds.
2011 - Performer at Nuit Blanch Festival Toronto
2011 - Choreographed dance and taught contact improvisation classes at York University (Toronto - Canada)
2010-2013 - Choreographed and performed in Chichester Dance Productions (In the style of Contemporary)
2009 - Performer/model in 2 music videos for Noxcuse Local Band (commercial style)
2008 - 2010 - Choreographed and Performed in Norton College Productions (styles include: Ballet, Contemporary and Physical Theatre productions)
2007-2009 - Trained at Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NCSD)
2006 - Furious Females Dance Crew (Commerial style and community performances)
2005-2007 - Thank Evans for Dance (Disco, Freestyle and Rock'n'Roll - Competition Level) -
I have been modelling since the age of 15, which started out as going along to shoots with my mum having some shots done, progessing to independent shoots, collage projects, fashions shows, hair modelling competitions and more. Whilst at my time in university I continued to do part-time modelling on a tfp basis, exploring different styles and shooting on various different locations. I prefer location shoots and find I work better in this environment and the potential to gain a great shot is much higher. I consider myself very versatile and able to adapt to different settings.
"A newcomer she may be but Valentina puts a huge amount of effort and passion into the shoot and has a wonderful presence in front of the camera." 2012
Locations shoots include:
phone booth, bathtub, countryside, woods (numerous shoots and locations), beach, skate park, in a river, traintracks, underground passage and in the snow.
Open to new possibilities and concepts!