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Summary: Female 21 from Auckland, New Zealand
Star Now URL: http://www.StarNow.co.uk/joannacook
Physical details
Height:172 cm / 5ft 8in  Weight:60 kg / 132lbs
Dress size:8 - 12  Shoe size:7.5 UK / 9.0 US / 41.5 Euro
Hair colour:Blonde  Hair length:Medium
Eye colour:Hazel  Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
About me:
I am a reliable, trustworthy and determined person who loves a challenge. I am passionate and therefore everything I put my hand to, I do with utmost enthusiasm, fun and focus. I love performing and am confident, but always willing to learn more and better myself. I like to make the most of every opportunity and enjoy taking risks and constructive criticism. I am an excellent team player and love sharing my passion with others.
Training / Education

2008
  • Independance : Contemporary (Various), Auckland, NZ

  • Dance Extreme : Hip Hop (Irina Kapeli), Auckland, NZ

  • Dance Extreme : Contemporary (Irina Kapeli), Auckland, NZ

  • Dance Extreme : Jazz (Irina Kapeli), Auckland, NZ

  • TAPAC : Hip Hop (Joel G), Auckland, NZ

  • Auckland Ballet Theatre : Contemporary (Simon Pointon), Auckland, NZ

  • Auckland Ballet Theatre : Jazz (Simon Pointon), Auckland, NZ

  • Company Z : Open Company Ballet Class (Timothy Gordon), Auckland, NZ

  • Auckland Ballet Theatre : NZAMD Ballet (Simon Pointon), Auckland, NZ


  • 2007
  • POYEMA Dance Company : Contemporary (Jennifer De Leon), Auckland, NZ

  • The Performing Arts School Of New Zealand : Advanced Theatre Dance +Jazz (Maylene Baker), Auckland, NZ

  • The Performing Arts School Of New Zealand : Ballet Level 3 (Liz Kirk), Auckland, NZ


  • 2006
  • City Dance : Hip Hop (Gandalf Archer), Auckland, NZ


  • 2005
  • Excel School Of Performing Arts : Contemporary, Auckland, NZ


  • 2004
  • Excel School Of Performing Arts : Contemporary, Auckland, NZ

  • Excel School Of Performing Arts : Physiology (Glen Joe), Auckland, NZ

  • Excel School Of Performing Arts : Nutrition (Renee Prideaux), Auckland, NZ

  • Excel School Of Performing Arts : Fitness (Suzanne Bradley), Auckland, NZ

  • Excel School Of Performing Arts : Choreography (Suzanne Bradely), Auckland, NZ

  • Excel School Of Performing Arts : Hip Hop (Allister Salaivao), Auckland, NZ

  • Excel School Of Performing Arts : Dance Performance (Jason Te Patu), Auckland, NZ

  • Excel School Of Performing Arts : Cultural Dance (Cara Graham), Auckland, NZ

  • Excel School Of Performing Arts : Hip Hop (Cara Graham), Auckland, NZ

  • Excel School Of Performing Arts : American Jazz - Intermediate 3 (Suzanne Bradley), Auckland, NZ


  • 2003
  • Susan Allum School Of Dance : Ballet - Intermediate (Susan Allum), Tauranga, NZ

  • Susan Allum School Of Dance : American Jazz - Int. 1 (Susan Allum), Tauranga, NZ


  • 2002
  • Susan Allum SchoolOf Dance : American Jazz - Elementary 3 (Susan Allum), Tauranga, NZ

  • Susan Allum School Of Dance : Ballet - Int. Foundation (Susan Allum), Tauranga, NZ


  • 1998
  • Michelle Lewis School Of Dance : American Jazz (Michelle Lewis), Tauranga, NZ

  • Michelle Lewis School Of Dance : Ballet (Michelle Lewis), Tauranga, NZ

  • Modeling experience & availability
     Fashion
     Print/Editorial
     Sport/Fitness
     Swimwear
     Artists Model
     Lingerie
     Runway
     Hair/Makeup
     Casual
     Parts Modeling
     Art
     Glamour

    Photographed By:

    Rowena Baines

    Tracy Trinder

    Ronald Winstone

    BODY ARTS MODEL 2008 - created by Tracy Trinder (Second Place winner)

    Acting experience

    The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

    Drama Minor at Excel School Of Performing Arts

    Gained the Lead role in the Middle School Musical - “Down By the Creek Bank”

    “Sam” The Musical (Actor/Singer/Dancer)

    “Jesus with the Light On” The Musical (Actor/Singer/Dancer)

    The Performance.net - Musical Theatre Tutor

    Music experience

    Gained the Lead role in the Middle School Musical - “Down By the Creek Bank”
    Vocal Lessons at Bethlehem College
    Worship Leader at Holy Trinity Tauranga
    Young Performers Showcase – Duet with Katrina Todd
    Vocal Minor at Excel School of Performing Arts
    Chorus Vocals for The Parachute Band
    Vocals understudy for NZ Download Overload Tour
    “Sam” The Musical - (Actor/Singer/Dancer)
    “Jesus with the Light On” The Musical - (Actor/Singer/Dancer)
    Musical Theatre Tutor

    Dancing experience

    2008
    Tempin Manukau - I.N.Z.Y.P.A Hip Hop Crew(Aug 2008)
    Dancer for The Bledisloe Cup Auckland (2nd August 2008)
    Dance Xtreme (Performance Company )
    Cafe Passion Tour.
    Jazz, Contemporary, Tango & Ballet
    Ongoing training with Irina Kapelli & Ione Bazarke.

    Ballet Training @ Auckland Ballet Academy
    Tutors: Timothy Gordon & Simon Pointon

    New Zealand Body Art Awards
    workshop facilitator
    Movement for models workshop

    The Performance.net
    Senior Tutor Auckland wide- Hip Hop,
    Contemporary, Jazz, Stomp and Musical Theatre.

    2007
    Poyema Dance Company (Contemporary)
    Jennifer De Leon

    The Performance.net
    Senior Tutor Auckland wide- Hip Hop,
    Contemporary, Jazz, Stomp and Musical Theatre.

    Ballet Training with Liz Kirk. TAPAC

    Certificate in Theatre Dance
    The Performing Arts School of NZ
    Tutor: So You Think You Can Dance
    NZ Choreographer Maylene Baker.

    Poyema Dance Company (Contemp)
    Jennifer De Lyon

    Ballet Athas Dance Company

    2006
    Ballet Training with Liz Kirk. TAPAC

    The Performance.net
    Senior Tutor- Auckland wide: Hip
    Hop, Funk, Contemporary.
    Choreographer - ' The Journey'

    2005
    Selected to tour NZ performing in schools and theatres with Excel School of performing arts.

    Completed my diploma in dance minoring in Drama vocals.

    2004
    Completed my Certificate in Dance Performance minoring in Vocals.

    Auckland New Caledonian Dance Competitions:
    1st Place - Hiphop Dance Section 2 (1st Years)
    3rd Place - Hiphop Dance Section 2 (1st Years)
    1st Place - Cultural Dance Section
    Trophy for Most Entertaining Dance Troupe
    Trophy for Most Entertaining Hiphop Dance Troupe

    2000-2003
    Smoke Free Stage Challenge

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