Dance & Fitness Instructor
Laura Firth
PROFILE
History
I began dancing at a young age at Audrey Spencer's School of Dance, training in Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz and Musical Theatre. I competed in national competitions, as well as completing Primary and Grade 2 in Ballet. I was later introduced to Contemporary Dance at A level , gaining knowledge of Laban Notation, techniques such as Graham and Cunningham, the choreographic process and analysis and had the opportunity to perform in various platforms. I continued my study in contemporary dance at University and gained a First Class Degree, as well as the 'Performance Award in Dance (2012)'. At University I also expanded my teaching experience, working with dancers and non-dancers from the age of 4+ with varying abilities, in classes and workshops. These focused on notions such as technique, creative engagement, choreography and improvisation. I am also passionate about fitness and body conditioning, and often incorporate this into my classes. I am currently undergoing a IDTA teaching qualification in Modern Jazz. Finally I have an up to date enhanced CRB and public liability insurance.
Skills
​Contemporary Dance
Performance
Improvisation/contact
Dance Theatre
Physical Theatre
Fitness
Body Conditioning
Zumba
Ballet
Voice and text
Acting
Teaching
Modelling
Textiles
Art
Training and Qualifications
Pre-associate 1 & 2 Modern Jazz (IDTA)- (Distinction)
2014
Zumba® Kids & Zumba® Kids JR.
2014
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (QCF)
Group Exercise to Music: Health and Fitness Education Ltd
2013
Zumba® Basic 1: Zumba Fitness
2013
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Dance BA (Hons): The University of Northampton- (First Class Degree)
​2009- 2012

Emergency First Aid: Simply First Aid
2012
Awards
Performance Award in Dance (2012)

John Hammer Arts Award (2009)
Teaching and Directing
2012-present: The Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance: Teaching Ballet, Tap & Street dance
2011-12: Assistant rehearsal director of Undergraduate company 'Playgrounds Dance Company'
2011: Children’s workshops: Gillian Sykes, Education Department.
2010-11: Delivery of workshops in higher education: Matthew Gough.
Performance
2013: HAOS, The Producers: The Lawrence Batley Theare, Huddersfield
​2013: The Famous Lauren Barri Holstein, Splat!: Baribican Centre Silk Street Theatre, Spill Performance Festival
2012: Matthew Gough, Yarn and Glue Dance Ensemble; Criminal, Silverstone: Graduate Fashion Show

2012: Matthew Gough, Yarn and Glue Dance Ensemble; Twice Through The Heart, The Cube, Corby

2012: Matthew Gough, Playgrounds Dance Company; Landslide, Playgrounds Performance Festival
2012: Stephanie Schober, Playgrounds Dance Company; Counting Piece, UK touring
2012: Lorraine Smith; Onscreen/Offscreen, Playgrounds Performance Festival, UK touring
2011-12: Frauke Requardt, Playgrounds Dance Company; Up in the Gallery, UK touring
2011-12: Jade Askew, Playgrounds Dance Company; Route, UK touring
2011-12: Rosie Kay, Playgrounds Dance Company; Frontline Body, UK touring
2011: Matthew Gough, Yarn and Glue Dance Ensemble; Extant-88, Dance 4 Postgraduate Training Platform
2011: Matthew Gough, Yarn and Glue Dance Ensemble; Extant-Hidden love song, SifDans, UoB Theatre
2011: Laura Firth; Error of Judgement (screendance), Playgrounds Performance Festival
2011: Matthew Gough, Playgrounds Dance Company; T1, Dance Challenge, Lighthouse Theatre: Kettering
2010: Frauke Requardt, Playgrounds Dance Company; Up in the Gallery, Winter Sharing 2010, Isham Studios, Northampton
2010: Fleur Darkin; Disgo, Royal and Derngate theatre