IVY AITKEN-ANDREWS
London
Summary
Versatile Contemporary Dance graduate with experience in live performance and backstage operations. Coordinated logistics, quick changes, and performer welfare, while also engaging in teaching and front-of-house roles. Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills support a keen interest in theatre production and collaboration with creative teams.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance teacher
Dakoda's Dance Academy
04.2026 - Current
- Planned and delivered engaging dance classes for children and young people, adapting content to suit a range of ages, abilities and learning styles.
- Managed students in a safe, organised and supportive environment, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.
Front of house team member
Nuffield Health
08.2025 - Current
- Provided a professional and welcoming first point of contact for members and visitors, managing enquiries efficiently while creating a positive and supportive environment.
- Managed access control systems, bookings, payments, class schedules and telephone enquiries, ensuring accurate administration and an efficient customer journey.
- Maintained a calm and organised approach during busy periods, balancing multiple priorities while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and excellent attention to detail.
- Trained and supported new front-of-house team members by providing clear guidance, mentoring, and practical instruction.
Backstage Runner/Quick Change Support
Mountway School of Dancing
05.2024 - 05.2026
- Coordinated complex backstage logistics for large-scale student productions, ensuring precise adherence to tight rehearsal schedules and show-flow timelines.
- Liaised between performers, backstage teams and teaching staff to ensure smooth communication during performances.
- Resolved logistical problems in real time, maintaining operational efficiency and safeguarding performer wellbeing during high-intensity transition periods.
Production support
Project Dance
03.2022 - 04.2025
- Served as first point of contact for a two-week residential performance tour, taking responsibility for the welfare and safeguarding of young performers.
- Managed performer call times, quick changes and backstage movement, ensuring productions ran efficiently and to schedule.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities and live performance demands, helping to resolve logistical challenges in a fast-paced environment
Company Dancer
Luke Brown Company
09.2026
- Rehearsed and performed as part of a professional dance company, contributing to the creation and delivery of new choreographic work.
- Demonstrated professionalism, discipline and strong time management throughout intensive rehearsal and performance schedules.
Audition Panellist
English National Ballet Youth Company
- Selected as a guest panellist to assess auditioning dancers for the Youth Company, applying professional standards to evaluate technical potential and artistic fit .
- Delivered clear verbal and written feedback during deliberations, directly influencing final selection decisions for new company cohorts.
Education
BA (Hons) - Contemporary Dance
London Studio Centre
06-2025
Skills
- Performance perspective
- Touring experience
- Chaperoning responsibilities
- Customer-facing roles
- Team collaboration
- Safeguarding practices
- Creative skills
- Enhanced DBS Checked
- Licensed Chaperone
- Time management
- Pressure problem solving
Timeline
Company Dancer
Luke Brown Company
09.2026
Dance teacher
Dakoda's Dance Academy
04.2026 - Current
Front of house team member
Nuffield Health
08.2025 - Current
Backstage Runner/Quick Change Support
Mountway School of Dancing
05.2024 - 05.2026
Production support
Project Dance
03.2022 - 04.2025
Audition Panellist
English National Ballet Youth Company
BA (Hons) - Contemporary Dance
London Studio Centre