My Professional Profile

My name Nikki Louise McGowan I am a professional dancer working mainly within the dance and commercial industry. 


I didn't find my love for dance till I was 14, when i decided to join my friend in a workshop class consisting of dance, drama and singing. From then my love for dance grew and grew, within a month I had signed up for Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street, Drama and Singing. 


As I knew that dance is what I wanted to do I decided that a-levels were not for me. I auditioned at Hertford Regional College (HRC) and got accepted onto the B-Tec National Diploma in Dance course. I studied there for 2 years, whilst there I started to take my exams in Ballet and Tap. I also found a new love for musical theatre. In my last year at HRC, I looked into applying for university's and also professional dance colleges. I applied for both, but after visiting many different universities and college's I decided that dance college was the place for me. I received places at many college's, but decided that Bodywork at Cambridge Performing Arts was the place for me. I was also very fortunate to be awarded a Dance and Drama Award (DADA) here. 


Whilst at Bodywork I got to study some new styles of dance such as, Contemporary, Matt Mattox, Pa De Deux, Commercial and Lyrical and many more. Although I decided to major in the dance path I still got to focus on acting and singing. 


I graduated in 2008 with a Higher National Diploma in Dance. Here is some of the work I have done since graduating. 

• Last Forever music video, Sony music productions, Dancer
• Hollyoaks football match, Channel 4, Cheerleader/ Dancer
• Everybody dance now, Itv productions, Dancer
• Alan Lawrence Hair show, Model/ Dancer
• Snow white Panotomine, Dubai, Dancer/ Skin character
• Albert's Speech, BBC productions, Featured extra

Since graduating my love for teaching has grown. I have now taught at many schools and teach many styles of dance. As a teacher I enjoy watching children and adults grow, improve and enjoy dance. I try and combine a mixture of learning and development in ability with the pleasure and social aspect that dancing gives. I love to dance and when I can i love to share my love of dance to all that i teach. The genre's of dance which i teach are; Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Street/Commercial and workshops. I am currently choreographing for many of the schools that i teach at. I am currently choreographing “Hansel and Gretel” and I am assistant choreographer for “Our House” both for the valle academy I thoroughly enjoy teaching all styles of dance. I currently teach all ages from as young as 4 to adults. 

BAPP, is the next chapter in my life. I am looking forward to learning from others, meeting new people and broadening my career opportunities.

My first post!!

So i've been putting this off for a while now, think i just need to break the ice and do it. Not really sure if we are supposed to upload our CV as a profile or actually post it so im just going to do both. Why not.

I'm really gutted i missed the induction day (had to teach all day), i feel i would of got more from the day than i did from the morning session. I feel i came out knowing the same as i did when i went in. Since then I have read over and over again all the module's and handbooks etc, to try and get to grips with everything. It seems less daunting every time I read something again, so fingers crossed it will all be alright. Im looking forward to the morning session next Friday, to hopefully get to know some of you and clarify any questions I have.

Please feel free to comment on my Professional Profile/ CV which i will be uploading asap.

Thanx guys.