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Sydney NSW AUSTRALIA CHANTELLE +61 (0) 432 414 281 chantellemeyers.com [email protected] MEYERS instagram.com/chantelle.may.meyers Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/ D.O.B. June 1997 Nationality Australian UCsGsluKr_EnkAcR2hknm0yg Height 167cm/5’6” Chantelle was born in Sydney, Australia, and from the time she could speak, she begged to take ballet class, and began her training at the age of 2. Her love of ballet has not diminished over the years and she was consistent with training, competitions and attending international summer schools across Australia and Europe, including the Paris Opera Ballet School Summer Intensive. She moved to the UK in 2014 and spent a year and a half at the School of Ballet Theatre UK. During this time she danced in Swan Lake with Ballet Theatre UK company, and also partook in other galas and competitions, such as World Ballet Competition and IBStage gala featuring renowned principal dancers. She continued her training under the tutelage of Tania Matos, enjoying performance opportunities including, among others; with the Mariinsky Theatre in Wales, One Night Only Gala, as Fairy Godmother in Midland Theatre Ballet’s Cinderella. She was employed by Ballet Classique de Paris for their 2016/2017 German tour of Nutcracker and Swan Lake. Professional Work Swan Lake Corp de Ballet and Hungarian Czardas, choreography Jeanette Jacquet German Tour, Ballet Classique de Paris December 2016-January 2017 Nutcracker Corp de Ballet and Russian, choreography Jeanette Jacquet German Tour, Ballet Classique de Paris December 2016-January 2017 Le Corsaire Pas de Deux and Dulcinea Variation, One Night Only Gala, Hinckley, November 2016 Matrix International Gym Convention Opening, choreography by Vicki Stevenson, Ricoh Arena, Coventry, 2016 Sleeping Beauty Pas de Deux demonstration, Ballet Workshop, Wendy Morton Dance Academy, England, August 2016 Infra, Mariinsky Ballet, Extra, Choreography by Wayne McGregor, Wales Millennium Centre, Wales, April 2016 Swan Lake & Coppélia, 10 days paid company class & rehearsals, Vienna Festival Ballet, February 2016 Swan Lake, Ballet Theatre UK, Corps de Ballet, Choreography by Christopher Moore, Glen Eagles Arena, Scotland, May 2015 Summer Schools/Intensives include: Paris Opera Ballet School 2015, Brussels International Ballet School 2015, IBStage Summer School & Gala Barcelona with principal dancers 2014, English National Ballet School 2014, Queensland Ballet 2014, Ransley Ballet 2014, Prague International Masterclasses 2013, Joffrey Ballet School 2013, Australian Ballet School 2013, International Summer School Sydney 2007-2014, Cecchetti Ballet Australia 2006-2011, Solo & Ensemble Competitions include: World Ballet Competition Romania 2015, Sydney Eisteddfod 2006-14, Australian Institute of Classical Dance 2013-14, Contemporary & Ballet Masterclasses include: Jiri Kylian works with Lesley Telford, Mats Eks works with Rafi Sady, Forsythe works with Douglas Becker, Workshops with Nicolas Paul, Workshops with Larrio Ekson, Martha Graham workshops with Steve Rooks. Masterclasses with Isabelle Ciaravola, Darcey Bussell, Gillian Revie, Daria Klimentova, Yumiko Takeshima, Rick Tija, Monique Loudiers, Li Cunxin, Mary McKendry, Igor Kolb, Vadim Muntagirov, Samira Saidi, Francesca Filpi. Australian Ballet masterclasses, Sydney Opera House. Education Autumn Fairy in Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Cinderella Dreams, 2017, Fairy Godmother in Midland Theatre Ballet’s Cinderella 2016, School of Ballet Theatre UK 2014-2015, Newcastle Ballet Theatre Australia 2012-2014, 2000-2013 local ballet schools in Australia. Skills & Interests Modelling, classical piano (AMEB Grade 8), music theory (AMEB Grade 4), specialised ballet fitness (Progressing Ballet Technique qualified teacher), Royal Ballet School Inspire Teacher Training Seminars, semi-fluent in French. References Tania Matos 45 Russett Close, Barwell +44(0) 7533 741301 LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 8HZ [email protected] Chantelle Meyers References Tania Matos Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)7533741301 To whom it may concern I have known Chantelle Meyers for a few years now. I could not recommend her more highly. 24/05/2016 I met Chantelle when I was working as Ballet Mistress for Ballet Theatre UK (BTUK) and guest teacher for the school. She took part in the BTUK summer workshop, joined the school as a professional student then later joined the cast of Midland Theatre Ballet as a leading dancer. I have also been coaching Chantelle on a regular basis, during which time, I have developed an enormous respect and fondness for her. Not only does she have all the natural ability and talent of a classical dancer (body type, musicality, technique, artistry etc) but her professional attitude and dedication is to be commended. Rarely have I come across such a mature approach from someone so young. It is easy to write a positive reference for Chantelle. She goes the extra mile, works that extra bit harder, is enormously capable and motivated, is a kind considerate and helpful individual, as such, she would be a huge asset to any ballet company. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you need anything further from me. Kind Regards, Tania Matos (including Portuguese National Ballet, Wienner Ballet Theatre, Ballet Contemporaneo de Caracas) 45 RUSSETT CLOSE, BARWELL, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE9 8HZ 21st May 2016 To whom it may concern. Re: Chantelle Meyers I had the pleasure of being one of Chantelle Meyers’ classical ballet teachers at Newcastle Ballet Theatre, New South Wales Australia, prior to her family’s move to the UK in 2014. I found Chantelle to be a hard-working and extremely dedicated student who showed enormous potential in reaching her goal to become a professional ballet dancers. She was always a delight to have in my classes. My very best wishes go out to her in attaining that goal. Kind Regards, Margaret Akerman ARAD Solo Seal. (Australian Ballet, 1962-1965. Ballet in a Nutshell/Athletes and Dancers/Dance Co NSW, 1965-1971).