Danny Jamieson
dancer choreographer educator
ABOUT ME
Hailing from Edmonton, Alberta, Danny Jamieson is an innovative choreographer and passionate dance educator. He currently attends Boston Conservatory at Berklee, enrolled in the Contemporary Dance Performance program; he is expected to graduate in 2021 with his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Throughout his youth Danny trained extensively in contemporary, modern, ballet, and jazz. Additionally, he attended numerous conventions, workshops, masterclasses, and intensives. The include: Royal Winnipeg Ballet, NW Dance Project, NUVO, Radix, The Dance Awards.
Danny hopes to not only educate and inspire his students, but inform them of the importance of art. He currently has many clients with whom he works privately, rehearsing solo pieces, and holding individualized technique classes.
Danny hopes to not only educate and inspire his students, but inform them of the importance of art. He currently has many clients with whom he works privately, rehearsing solo pieces, and holding individualized technique classes.
Scholarships/Awards/recognition
Top 20 Senior Male Best Dancer / 2017
As a Best Dancer Finalist at The Dance Awards Las Vegas, I danced alongside some of the most accomplished young dancers in the world. I performed a solo, completed a jazz and ballet audition, and performed in the Closing Show number choreographed by Nick Lazzarini and Mandy Moore.
The Dance Awards Scholarship Recipient / 2017
Recognized by The Dance Awards faculty as a stand-out dancer in all workshop/convention classes.
Dancer of the Year / 2017
Awarded "Dancer of the Year" by the faculty of SGSDance for overall excellence inside and outside the classroom.
Face of Fever / 2016-2017
Chosen as a Face of Fever, representing Fever International Dance Championships on all signage, programs, awards, social media posts, and promotional materials.
Convention + Competition Scholarship Recipient / 2014-2017
Received scholarships such as: NUVO Breakout Artist Winner, Radix Cutting Edge Ballet Scholarship, Fusion Dance Camp Scholarship, Contour Dance Academy Summer Intensive Scholarship, Canadian Dance Expo Scholarship.
Alberta Foundation of the Arts Grant Recipient / 2016
Awarded a $5000 grant by the Alberta Foundation of the Arts to further by dance training. in particular at the esteemed Northwest Dance Project Summer Dance Intensive in Portland, Oregon.
Full Scholarship- Royal Winnipeg Ballet Summer Intensive / 2015
Acceptance to the esteemed Royal Winnipeg Ballet Summer Intensive, as well as a full scholarship. Offered admittance to the Professional Division at The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School.
Lindsay Thomas Memorial Scholarship / 2014
Honoured with the "Lindsay Thomas Memorial Scholarship" by the faculty of SGSDance as a recognition of excellent performance quality and love of the stage.
As a Best Dancer Finalist at The Dance Awards Las Vegas, I danced alongside some of the most accomplished young dancers in the world. I performed a solo, completed a jazz and ballet audition, and performed in the Closing Show number choreographed by Nick Lazzarini and Mandy Moore.
The Dance Awards Scholarship Recipient / 2017
Recognized by The Dance Awards faculty as a stand-out dancer in all workshop/convention classes.
Dancer of the Year / 2017
Awarded "Dancer of the Year" by the faculty of SGSDance for overall excellence inside and outside the classroom.
Face of Fever / 2016-2017
Chosen as a Face of Fever, representing Fever International Dance Championships on all signage, programs, awards, social media posts, and promotional materials.
Convention + Competition Scholarship Recipient / 2014-2017
Received scholarships such as: NUVO Breakout Artist Winner, Radix Cutting Edge Ballet Scholarship, Fusion Dance Camp Scholarship, Contour Dance Academy Summer Intensive Scholarship, Canadian Dance Expo Scholarship.
Alberta Foundation of the Arts Grant Recipient / 2016
Awarded a $5000 grant by the Alberta Foundation of the Arts to further by dance training. in particular at the esteemed Northwest Dance Project Summer Dance Intensive in Portland, Oregon.
Full Scholarship- Royal Winnipeg Ballet Summer Intensive / 2015
Acceptance to the esteemed Royal Winnipeg Ballet Summer Intensive, as well as a full scholarship. Offered admittance to the Professional Division at The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School.
Lindsay Thomas Memorial Scholarship / 2014
Honoured with the "Lindsay Thomas Memorial Scholarship" by the faculty of SGSDance as a recognition of excellent performance quality and love of the stage.
Qualifications/certifications
Advanced 1 ISTD
Completed the Advanced 1 syllabus in Imperial (ISTD) Ballet with an "A".
International Baccalaureate (IB) Dance Certificate
Achieved a "7" in the Standard Level IB Dance programme, focusing on dance composition.
These certifications are in addition to the rigorous training that I received in a variety of genres. As well, I have trained in Paula Morgan Technique and Pilates.
Completed the Advanced 1 syllabus in Imperial (ISTD) Ballet with an "A".
International Baccalaureate (IB) Dance Certificate
Achieved a "7" in the Standard Level IB Dance programme, focusing on dance composition.
These certifications are in addition to the rigorous training that I received in a variety of genres. As well, I have trained in Paula Morgan Technique and Pilates.