Sara Hamilton
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My Contact Number:
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Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2019 |
Assistant Director/Ensemble Choreographer/Cast Member/Principle Dancer
Theatre |
TriOperas (West End) Pamela Tan Nicholson / Covent Garden Soloists |
Peacock Theatre |
2018 |
Choreographer
Theatre |
West Side Story The Choir Project |
Dartmoor Prison |
2018 |
Actor
Theatre |
Isabeau Opera Holland Park |
Opera Holland Park |
2018 |
Principle Dancer/Actor/Singer - Assistant Director/Choreographer
Television |
Carmen (TriOperas) Pamela Tan Nicholson and Sara Hamilton / Blue Peter |
Blue Peter |
2018 |
Judge
Event |
IDO Tap World Championships TAF |
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2017 |
Tap Dancer
Film |
Trioperas Pamela Tan Nicholson / Covent Garden Soloists |
Royal Opera House, Britt School |
2016 |
Tap Dancing Butler
Event |
Boxing Day Event Harrods |
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2016 |
Tap Dancer, Make-Up Artist
Film |
Cadence Pebble 3D |
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2015 |
Choreographer
Theatre |
Don't Stop The Music Jacqui Ison |
Harlow Playhouse, UK |
2014 |
Director, Stage Manager, Choreographer
Theatre |
Kinf Of The Pride Sara Hamilton / Mystage |
Arcadia Theatre, Chicago USA |
2013 |
Director, Stage Manager, Choreographer
Theatre |
High School Musical Sara Hamilton / Mystage |
Arcadia Theatre, Chicago USA |
2012 |
Director, Stage Manager, Choreographer
Theatre |
Willy Wonka Sara Hamilton / Mystage |
Arcadia Theatre |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2012 | Modern Theatre | Brunel University |
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About me
SkillsRhythm Tap Specialist, Choreographer, Professional Dancer, Actress, Dance Teacher, Production Manager and Director. BA Hons Degree in Modern Theatre, Brunel University, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Ballet, Classical Greek, Acting, National, Lyrical, Theatrical Movement, Master Sole-Power Instructor, Aerialist, Jive, Salsa, Tango and Singing.
A Little About Me
Complimented with a strong ambition to be an independent artist within the art form of dance, Sara continues to develop her own dance ability and performance skills, by attending worldwide dance events and performing in various different countries. Sara is ambitious, determined, motivated and driven by theatre and dance. The excitement and buzz of performing continues to push her in new directions, new visions and discover unique creativity.
Sara is a Modern Theatre BA honours graduate of Brunel University and specialised in Directing and Stage Management, and is also a choreographer for Team England for the Dance World Cup.
TV/Commercials
• Singer/Dancer – 2018 – TriOperas - Blue Peter
• Tap Dancer/Geisha – 2017 – New Production - Trioperas
• Tap Dancer and Make Up Artist – 2016 – Cadence Tap Company - Pebble 3D
Director/Choreographer/Performer
• TriOperas (West End) – Assistant Director, Ensemble Choreographer, Resident Dance and Action Coach/Ensemble Cast – 2018 – Peacock Theatre
• Isabeau – Dancer/Mover Cast – 2018 – Opera Holland Park
• Dance Projection – Choreographer - 2017 –Chelmsford Civic Theatre, UK
• Curtain Up – Choreographer - 2017 – The Wyllyots Theatre, UK
• That’s Entertainment – Choreographer and Performer - 2017 – Harlow Playhouse, UK
• Concert (Louisa Johnson) – Choreographer - 2016 – Wembley Arena, UK
• Don’t Stop The Music – Choreographer - 2015 – Harlow Playhouse, UK
• King of The Pride – Director/Choreographer - 2014 – The Arcada, Chicago USA
• High School Musical – Director/Choreographer - 2013 – The Arcada Theatre, Chicago USA
• Willy Wonka – Director/Choreographer - 2012 – The Arcada Theatre Chicago, USA
• 5 Kinds of Silence – Director - 2011 – Edinburgh Fringe, UK
Events
• Judge – 2017 – Germany – IDO/TAF Tap Dance World Championships
• Tap Dancing Butler – 2016 – Harrods London
• Tap Dancing Performance – 2015 – Bristol Harbour - Tap Attack Company
WORK (Dance) - Current
Assistant Director, Resident Dance and Action Coach, Ensemble Choreographer, On Stage Swing and Cast for the new West End production Trioperas at the Peacock Theatre, London. Sara was approached by Pamela Tan Nicholson in 2017 to experiment with the idea of bringing tap into the opera world. After completing workshops and promotional videos, she was asked to audition for the new West End show Trioperas. Sara was selected as a Cast member, but was also offered a place on the creative team as Assistant Director, Residence Dance and Action Coach and Ensemble Choreographer. Sara went on to choreograph multiple numbers for the London Premier of Trioperas with a professional west end cast, which ran for 6 weeks at the peacock theatre. After a successful run, Sara has been asked to continue as Assistant Director to the hit opera show which will tour in 2019.
Head of Tap and Choreographer for Jacqui Ison School of Dance and Theatre Arts:
Sara choreographs all styles of dances for the All England National Finals yearly with multiple numbers qualifying to the National Finals at the Hackney Empire and going on to win National titles regularly with a current 2017 medal total of 27 National Medals. Sara has also choreographed for Team England at the Dance World Cup, of which many of her pupils and work has gone on to win Gold. Sara also directs and choreographs yearly shows with the school, as well as providing tap workshops, commercial workshops and improvisation classes. Sara privately teaches multiple students on a weekly basis, providing one on one training for auditions, performances and competition work.
Choreographer and Jazz Teacher for the Morgan Aslanoff School of Dance:
Sara provides weekly training in Jazz and Tap, also choreographing for the All England National Finals, Dance World Cup, and competitions throughout the year.
Tap/Musical Theatre/Singing Teacher for Dance Projection
Sara provides tap and musical theatre classes to all ages, focusing on technique, audition skills and performance. Sara also choreographs numbers for their yearly shows.
International Sales Manager of Ruben Sanchez Dancewear
Sara manages all agent’s sales worldwide, processing and confirming customised tap shoe specifications, and handling payments and accounts. She represents Ruben Sanchez Dancewear by attending various tap events around the world, and performing and teaching in his branded shoes.
Director, Production Manage and Choreographer to Mystage Theatre Company, USA
Sara devised musical performances and workshops for new upcoming talent. She auditioned, directed and choreographed ‘Willy Wonka’, ‘High School Musical’, and ‘King of the Pride’ to sell out audiences at the Arcada Theatre.
Sara regularly trains at Tap United in Boston, Massachusetts, at the Nancy Chippindale Dance Studio, Taptastic in Germany and Brighton Tap Fest in Brighton, UK.
I have worked alongside, Daniel Le'ville (Famous 7 Time World Tap Champion, Stomp, from Switzerland), Jason Janas (RiverDance, Imagine Tap and 'Break The Floor' from the USA), Sara Reich (Post Modern Jukebox, Syncopated Ladies, So You Think You Can Dance and Sole Sisters, from LA), Maud Arnold (Syncopated Ladies), Ruben Sanchez (Owner of Ruben Sanchez Dancewear, Camut Band, Tap Ole, Tapeplas, Clac&Roll, La R’vue De Geneve, from Barcelona), Matthew Shaffer (Writer of 'So You Want To Be A Dancer’, Wet Hot American Summer, Chicago, BunHeads, Radio City and Spectacular, from LA), Kevin Leon (Usher, Enrique Iglesias, Mary Tyler Moore and MC Hammer, in LA), Aaron Tolson (Riverdance, Imagine Tap and Speaking In Taps Director, from LA), Tiffany Miller (LA Clippers Dancer, Boston Celtics Dancer, from LA) Anthony LoCascio (Tap Dogs and Teaches at the Broadway Dance Center, from NYC) Josh Johnson (Dancing With The Stars, Ellen DeGeneres Show, Madison Square Garden Performer, The Katie Show, ABC World News Tonight with Dianne Sawyer, from NYC), Jo Scanlan (The Guinness World Records for “Most Tap Sounds in a Minute”, World Champion Choreographer and Tap Attack Director from the UK) and Jason Samuals Smith
License & Passport
Passport: | Yes |
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Choreographer |
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Job Titles | Props Master, Lighting Designer, Choreographer, Casting Assistant, Casting Director, Events Management / Support, Creative Director, Lighting Tech / Operator, Gaffer / Lighting Director, Set Builder, Set Artist / Designer, Director, Costume / Costume Support, Costumer Maker, Costume Designer, Make-up Artist, Production Manager, Stage Manager, 1st AD (Assistant Director), Production Assistant (PA), Producer |
Years in industry | 3 to 6 years |