Professional dancer/model Experience:
Aug 2014 Beeches Kids Club – Children Holiday Scheme Dance teacher for under 10’s
July 2014 Big Dance – Live stream to London, Sydney Dancer 6000 people/3 cities - the world's biggest dance event
July 2014 Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival (first ever as part of the Commonwealth games, Glasgow) Dancer
July 2014 Aston Villa Hired Entertainer – Dance Nuvo
June 2014 Can You Dance? Exhibition Breakdance teacher
May 2014 Catwalk Management Fashion show Reading
April 2014 The fashionshow Company Wedding show Flashmob model/dancer
April 2014 Leicester Music Festival Flashmob dancer/promotor
April 2014 The Fashionshow Company Flashmob Dancer/model
Sept 2013 Bristol Fashion Week Catwalk Model / Dancer
June 2013 Coventry Fashion Live Catwalk Model / Dancer
March 2013 Bristol Fashion week Catwalk model / Dancer
May 2013 Soapbox Clothing Promotional Video
Jan 2013 Just Rebecca Photography Website Feature
Jan 2012 King of the bboys Dancer Promotional Video
April 2011 Hollie Victoria Nu Style Class Dancer Promotional Video
January 2011 Rhythm Junkiez School of Dance Website feature model
June 2010 International Dance Festival Birmingham Website feature film
September 2009 Streetdance The Movie 3D Shepperton Studios – Vertigo Films Film Extra for the UK's first street dance movie. The first UK full-length feature to be shot in 3D
Shows and Show Cases: Aug 2014 Summer in Southside Exhibition dancer (Birmingham Mail coverage)
February 2014 Birmingham Royal Ballet Performance 1 of 10 children chosen by Birmingham Royal Ballet
January 2014 Birmingham City Council – Chinese Culture UK Invited solo artist & part of group performance
September 2013 Crazy Legs opening of UK Bboy Championships Opening act for the open evening for the event in Birmingham
January 2013 Aston University One world show performing artist University show invited guest dancer
June 2012 Breathe the Beat Tour, West Midlands Various dates/locations Jun to Aug, Tour across the West Midlands
May 2012 Breakin Convention, Birmingham Hippodrome 2 day ticketed show, Sold out show with Dance Nuvo – acts by audition
June 2011 Nuvo Dance, Stafford Theatre 2 day ticketed show with Dance Nuvo
May 2011 Hip Hop Revolution, Public West Bromwich Foyer Entertainment
October 2010 Blaze – West End show Tour, Birmingham Hippodrome Foyer Entertainment
September 2010 Artfest – UKs Biggest free arts festival, Birmingham Street performances w
July 2010 The Star Project, Birmingham Library Theatre 2 day ticketed show with Rhythm Junkiez School of dance
April 2010 Lord Mayor Show, Cannock Prince of Whales Theatre 2 night ticketed show with Rhythm Junkiez School of dance
October 2009 George Sampson Halloween Party Birmingham Pre show entertainment dancer for George Sampsons ‘sell out’ Halloween Party
August 2009 Butlins Minehead Solo routine - George Sampson’s Show
Competitions: Aug 2014 7 to smoke Bboy Battle (adults) 2nd place Nov 2013 Midlands Best Dance Crew 2nd Place – Dance Nuvo Jun 2013 New kids on the block Winner Over 18 & under 14 2 on 2 May 2013 Whats Up Battle - Czech Republic, Representing the UK Semi finalists 2 on 2 May 2013 Bring your ultimate Winners Crew Battle May 2013 Bring Your ultimate 2nd place 2 on 2 Mar 2013 Fresh Factory Project battle Winner under 18 2 on 2 Nov 2012 King of the Bboys Semi finalist under 12 Aug 2012 Battle Cry Quarter Finalist 2 on 2 Jul 2012 Dope n Mean Finalist 2 on 2 Jul 2012 Ya Don’t Stop Semi Finalist 2 on 2 Feb 2012 King of the Underground Quarter Finalist 2 on 2 Jan 2012 King of the Bboys Quarter Finalist 3 on 3 3rd place Under 12’s Dec 2011 Breakfest UK 2nd Place under 12’s Sept 2011 Welsh Championships 2 on 2 Semi Finalist Youngest competitor to reach this level in the events history July 2011 Gimme The Breaks 2nd place 2 on 2 battles April 2011 Battle of the Shires 3 on 3 battles semi finalist March 2011 King of Bboys Birmingham 2nd Place 3 on 3 battles March 2011 Move it Maoam Freestyle Stage, Olympia London Finalist (top 5) January 2011 King of BBoys, Birmingham 2nd place 2 on 2 battles December 2010 Russ Up Finals, Breakfest Birmingham 1st Place Under 12’s November 2010 Midlands Best Dance Crew – Birmingham Town Hall - National Event 1st Place – best audience dancer May 2010 Best Western Hotels, Hotels with Personality National Talent Search 3rd Place National Runner up (over 5000 votes) March 2010 Russ Up Youth Jam, Derby 2nd Place Under 14’s Bboy Champion February 2010 North West SDI Streetdance Championship, Liverpool 1st Place Open Bboy Champion 3rd Place Under 10’s Streetdance Champion
Auditions & Masterclass Aug 2014 The Masterclass Experience (1 week intensive) July 2014 Artistic Director and choreographer Marc Brew Apr 2014 Got to Dance Audition (Sky 1) Apr 2014 Roxrite BBoy workshop – Red Bull BC one Mar 2014 Matthew Bourne Lord of the Flies workshop Feb 2014 Alex Mechanicool Popping workshop Dec 2013 Breakin Convention Audition Sept 2013 Crazy Legs Workshop May 2013 Ynot Workshop May2013 Marine Workshop May 2013 Crazy legs Workshop Mar 2013 Poe One Workshop Jul 2012 Bboy Blanka Workshop Mar 2012 Bboy Venum Workshop Jan 2012 Bboy Puzzles workshop Jan 2012 Bboy Machine Workshop Sept 2011 BBoy Born and BBoy Tino workshop June 2011 Shabba doo Workshop February 2011 Bboy Blanka Workshop January 2011 Bboy Mouse Masterclass August 2010 Animaniacs dance crew - London, Pineapple Studios December 2009 BGT Audition (ITV) November 2009 George Sampson Masterclass (invited guest) - Belfast October 2009 Bboy Mouse Masterclass September 2009 Just Dance Audition (Sky 1)
School Awards
2014 Head Teachers award – Community Contribution 2014 Punctuality Award 100% 2014 Attendance Award 100% 2013 Certificate of Excellence in Religious Education 2013 Form Tutor Award (Positive Attitude and Contribution) 2013 Head Teachers Award – Art and Design 2013 Punctuality Award 100% 2013 Attendance Award 100% 2012 Head Teachers Award – Art and Design 2012 Exceptional Artistic Performance in Art & Design 2012 Senior Leadership Award (Inspiring Others - passion for dance) 2012 Punctuality Award 100% 2012 Attendance Award 100%
Testimonials:
Dancer (Alleviate): Nicolette Whitley Aug 2014 "I can see so much potential in him! Keep going…..” Artistic Director: Marc Brew Aug 2014 “It was great to meet and watch you work……I very much look forward to following your dance career.”
Artistic Director: Adam Rutherford (Feb 2014) – “Jamie is a breath of fresh air to the Teens class; he Jamie a natural raw talent that I feel will strengthen”
Dancer: Paul “Steady” Steadman – Flawless Crew (March 2011 – Move it Flawless stage) “Your footwork is way beyond your years....”
Dancer: Sunni Brummit – Soul Mavricks Crew (December 2010) “.....very clean and for such a young bboy his sets are nice and intricate, he listens to the music and is very composed – doesn’t rush! He is definitely on the right tracks”
Dancer: Breaker – Flawless Crew (October – 2010 – chase the dream tour) “it’s in his eyes; he is hungry for it....keep going we love what you do”
Dancer: Alex “mechanikool” Peters – Butlins (Aug 2009) & Got to dance 2013 “Jamie is inspirational to me the way he has acquired that swagger of a hip hop dancer at a young age....keep that fire burning. He'll be a dance machine!”
Dancer: George Sampson – BGT Winner (July 2009) - “Amazing footwork and foundations at his age too - WOW”