Jiyann
14 years old, Singapore, Singapore
Jiyann is a disciplined and dedicated performer, focused primarily in Jazz, Lyrical and Ballet dance styles as well as some Acro, Contemporary and Hip Hop. She has a winsome and easygoing personality and gets along well with dance teammates and fellow cast-members.
Current training:
Tilt Performing Academy for CSTD Jazz, Tap and Contemporary (regular classes as well as private coaching as competitive dancer), Acro and some Hip Hop.
Yan Ballet Academy for RAD Ballet and Elite Dancers Programme. Competitive soloist.
Past training:
Rhythm & Groove for Rhythmic Gymnastics training 2017 to 2019
NAFA Arts Kindergarten for Music, Dance and 2D & 3D Visual Arts (2013 - 2016)
Accolades and Awards
Competitions (2019) CSTD Born To Perform Jazz Solo Novice 9 & Under - 2nd Place; Gold Coast Eisteddfod Classical Ballet 8 & Under - Highly Commended/ Lyrical 8 & Under - Highly Commended/ Any Other Style (Jazz) 7 & Under - 3rd Place; Get The Beat Singapore Lyrical 8 & Under - 2nd Place/ Jazz Duo 8 & Under - 2nd Place/ Jazz Group 8 & Under - 2nd Place/ Lyrical Group 8 & Under - 2nd Place (2018) APDC Jazz Duo 9 & Under - 2nd Place/ Jazz Group 7 & Under - 1st Place; Get The Beat Jazz Solo 7 & Under - Honorable Mention/ Jazz Duo 7 & Under - 1st Place/ Jazz Group 7 & Under - 3rd Place (2017) CSTD Regional Finals Jazz Group 7 & Under - 1st Place; CSTD Singapore Jazz Group 7 & Under and Gala Night - Champions.
Other performance & competing experience:
“Cinderella” by Suzhou Ballet Theatre (Spring Fairy) at Esplanade Theatre, October 2019
“Wanna Dance” by Jitterbugs Swingapore for Octoburst at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre, October 2019
Jitterbugs Swingapore annual concerts, 2016 to present.
Wild Rice "A Singapore Carol" 2018 (First Stage Kids)
National Championships (Rhythmic Gymnastics) 2018 (Silver medallist) and 2019
School Valedictorian for NAFA Arts Kindergarten Class of 2017
Main Cast, 2017 NAFA Arts Kindergarten Graduation Performance, "The King of Matumaini"
Dance exam results:
(2018) Honours Plus for Tapping; Honours for Classical Ballet and Pre-Modern Jazz
(2017) Honours Plus for Classical Ballet; Honours for Tapping and Theatrical A (Jazz)
(2016) Honours Plus for Theatrical & Performing Arts Exam
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