Allie
Collins
CREATIVE
HELLO
Looking for my next
opportunity
to make
an impact.
The creative way.
I am an energetic, passionate and confident creative who has a successful track record of improving a student’s knowledge and understanding of dance.
I hold recognised teaching qualifications and have experience of teaching all age groups. I created my own performing arts school in 2000 and have also choreographed and directed musicals, pantomimes and entertainment shows. I also love to write; scripts, fiction short-stories, and released my own debut album a few years back. In terms of digital creations I am very comfortable editing music, videos and engaging social media posts.
Experience and CV
2000 - Present
PRINCIPAL/DIRECTOR
ASPA
Woodford County High School, IG8 9LA
Physical duties include teaching various forms of dance, acro & musical theatre and choreography.
Administrative duties include lesson planning, class structuring and organisation (including planning duties for assistants), social media marketing and general admin.
Other duties include music and video editing, costume making, scriptwriting and show production.
2022 - Present
RESIDENT DIRECTOR/ CHOREOGRAPHER
UpStage Theatre Company
Director and Choreographer for annual pantomime performance for both the senior and junior theatre company. Working closely with the MD and other departments to be involved in music and creative decisions.
Lopping Hall, IG10 4LF
2024 - Present
DIRECTOR/ CHOREOGRAPHER
CROADS
Visiting Director and Choreographer for CROADS' production of Me and My Girl in April 2025.
Working closely with the MD to create a dynamic and exciting show.
Snakes Lane East, IG8 7HX
2022 - 2023
DANCE EDUCATOR
Arbor Academies
Provider of Junior school enrichment programs in dance and musical theatre working with children aged 5 to 11 years.
Various schools across London and the South East
2022 - Present
TEAM LEADER
Responsible for creating and providing safe and engaging activites for children aged 5-11 years in dance, musical theatre, yoga, arts & crafts, athletics and ball sports.
Camp Wild Activity Camps
St Aubyn's School, IG8 9DU
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCES
*Dance & Drama Specialist for Barracudas activity camps.
*Producer for Redbridge Dance Link (community theatre).
*Choreographer & Assistant Director at NODA Youth London.
*Holiday club workshop provider in various dance and singing styles for Messages PR.
*Dance teacher at TheatreTrain.
*Choreographer for Teamstar shows for Park Resorts.
*Choreographer/Director at WOADS.
*Assistant teacher at Pointe the Way ballet school.
*Private vocal teacher.
*Adult dance exercise class teacher.
*Shipping Clerk at J F Hillebrand.
*Nursery Nurse (various venues).
Education & Qualifications
GCSE’s:
English literature, English language, Business Studies, French, History & Drama – A
Russian – B
Maths & Science – C
Dance Teaching:
Associate Stage (BATD)
Associate Ballet (IDTA)
Associate Tap (IDTA)
Associate Jazz (IDTA)
Other:
Safe-Guarding Children Level 1
Level 1 Certificate in Enterprising Skills and Employability (SFEDI)
Additional Qualifications:
VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing.
Exploitation Basic Awareness Course
Online Certifications:
Understanding Prevent, British Values, Equality & Diversity, Understanding Extremism, Sexual Health Awareness, Safeguarding Awareness, Healthy Lifestyle, Health & Safety, Domestic Violence.
Skills
Dance Teaching - Choreography - Costume Making - Vocal Coaching - Theatre Directing Administrative/IT skills - Social media marketing - Music and video editing skills - Script writing
Arts and Craft skills - Excellent organization and planning skills - Creative and hardworking
Enhanced DBS checked - Polite, professional and punctual - Happy to work alone or as a team