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KIMBERLY CHAN

KIMBERLY CHAN

London,Singapore

Summary

Creative and educator skilled in inspiring and engaging students through effective communication and leadership. Extensive training in musical theatre, including acting, singing, and various dance styles such as tap, jazz and ballet. Proven ability to foster positive learning environments while demonstrating exceptional organizational skills. Committed to encouraging student exploration and expression in the arts.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4041
4041
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Selected Theatrical Credits

Various
01.2013 - 08.2025
  • Lilliane La Fleur/ Dance Captain, Nine, Royal Academy of Music, Hannah Chissick;
  • Performer/ Dance Captain, The Last 25 Years, Royal Academy of Music, Matt Ryan;
  • Sally Bowles, Cabaret, Sing Theatre, dir. Hossan Leong;
  • Wendy, Sherlock Sam: The Musical, Dream Academy, dir. Selene Tan
  • Sister Sarah, Forever Young, Sing Theatre, dir. Hossan Leong;
  • Old Ma Josephine, Urinetown: The Musical, Pangdemonium, dir. Tracie Pang;
  • San Niang/ Dance Captain, The Great Wall: One Woman's Journey, Glowtape Productions, dir. Darren Yap;
  • Red Boy/ Xiao Hong, Monkey Goes West, Wild Rice, dir. Sebastian Tan;
  • Facilitator/ Performer, The O.P.E.N. Club Malam, Singapore International Festival of Arts;
  • Piggie, Elephant & Piggie's 'We're In a Play!', The Players Theatre, dir. Carina Hales;
  • Ben Gunn/ Hands/ Dance Captain, Treasure Island, Singapore Repertory Theatre, dir. Kate Golledge;
  • Baby Goat, Three Billy Goats Gruff, SRT, dir. Anthony Drewe;

Selected Creative Credits

Various
01.2012 - 08.2025
  • Director, Centennial Concert, Geylang Methodist School;
  • Director, Songs & Scenes (Level 1), BA Musical Theatre: LASALLE College of the Arts
  • Choreographer, Sherlock Sam: The Musical, Dream Academy, dir. Selena Tan;
  • Creative Director, House is Open: Online Game, Fill The Vamp;
  • Choreographer, Forever Young, Sing Theatre, dir. Hossan Leong;
  • Choreographer, Suessical, BA Musical Theatre: LASALLE College of the Arts, dir. Edith Podesta;
  • Choreographer, Elephant & Piggie's 'We're In a Play!', The Players Theatre, dir. Carina Hales;
  • Choreographer, Beauty World, National University Singapore: CAPT, dir. Dr. Caleb Goh.

Selected Teaching Credits

Various
01.2006 - 08.2025
  • BUDS Youth Theatre: Musical Theatre Dance Module, BUDS Theatre;
  • Drama Instructor for Marymount Convent Primary Drama CCA; BUDS Theatre;
  • Drama Workshops, Morph Theatre;
  • Flamenco & Spanish Dance Instructor, Spanish Dance Singapore;
  • LASALLE Short Courses: Musical Theatre, LASALLE College of the Arts;
  • CSTD Modern Jazz, Ballet, JFH Dance Instructor, Artist Quotient Dance Studio;
  • Broadway Jazz Workshop, Jitterbugs Swingapore;
  • CSTD Modern Jazz, Tap & Ballet Cover Dance Instructor (2011-2015), Jitterbugs Swingapore;
  • CSTD Modern Jazz, Tap & Ballet Cover Dance Instructor (2011-2014), Attitude Dance Studios;
  • Part-time Tap Dance Instructor, Al Gilbert Tap Syllabus, Dance Circle Studios;
  • Flamenco & Tap Dance Instructor (2006-2009), Jazzdufunk (Shanghai).

Part-Time Lecturer

LASALLE College of the Arts
Singapore
01.2018 - 07.2024
  • Devised Tap Dance curriculum for third year Diploma in Performance Program by coordinating interdisciplinary course design with colleagues to broaden academic offerings.
  • Implemented innovative teaching methods, boosting student engagement and participation.
  • Created hybrid programme during Covid-19, providing online resources for future use.
  • Contributed to departmental meetings and committees for strategic decision-making and pedagogy.
  • Collaborated with lecturers to share best practices in teaching methodologies.
  • Evaluated students' work, delivering constructive feedback to facilitate improvement.

Assistant Drama Coach

St. Anthony Canossian Secondary School
Singapore
01.2016 - 07.2024
  • Facilitated workshops on movement techniques such as Lecoq, Laban and physical theatre.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to promote creativity, critical thinking and self-confidence in students.
  • Productions

- Choreographer, St. Magdalene: the Musical;

- Co-director/Choreographer, Why Oh Why Can't I, with Dwayne Lau;

- Co-director, There Can Never Be Too Much Red, with Ethel Yap;

- Co-director for Singapore Youth Festival, The Void Deck, with Dwayne Lau;

- Co-directed for Night Festival, Beyond the Tale, with Cherilyn Woo.

Musical Theatre Teacher

Sing' Theatre
Singapore
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Designed and implemented comprehensive Musical Theatre curriculum for diverse age groups.
  • Managed and taught Musical Theatre classes for students aged 9-18 at United World College.
  • Directed singing, dancing, and acting instruction for academy showcases.
  • Developed online choreography database accessible to all staff for class utilisation.
  • Maintained communication between parents, students, and teaching partners through administrative support.
  • Created Musical Theatre Jazz Technique Class to enhance performance skills.

Part-time Lecturer

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Developed Musical Theatre Dance course curriculum aligned with evolving industry standards.
  • Designed assessments and course content to enhance student learning.
  • Managed administrative tasks to streamline evaluation processes.
  • Provided formal feedback on student technique, performance and professionalism to improve academic performance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre

LASALLE College of the Arts
Singapore
08/2011 - 07.2014

Master of Arts - Musical Theatre

Royal Academy of Music
London
08/2024 - 07.2025

Skills

  • Acting
  • Singing (Musical Theatre, Jazz, Pop, Classical)
  • Dance (Tap, Spanish Dance, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary)
  • Choreography
  • Directing
  • Weightlifting techniques

Certification

London College of Music: Musical Theatre (Grade 8) 2010;

Instituto de la Danza Espanola: IDE Tercer Curso (Majors) 2011;

Wang Qi Feng Ballet Academy: RAD Classical Ballet Majors (Level 1) 2007

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate
Malay
Beginner

Timeline

Musical Theatre Teacher

Sing' Theatre
09.2020 - 09.2021

Part-Time Lecturer

LASALLE College of the Arts
01.2018 - 07.2024

Assistant Drama Coach

St. Anthony Canossian Secondary School
01.2016 - 07.2024

Part-time Lecturer

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
01.2016 - 12.2017

Selected Theatrical Credits

Various
01.2013 - 08.2025

Selected Creative Credits

Various
01.2012 - 08.2025

Selected Teaching Credits

Various
01.2006 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre

LASALLE College of the Arts
08/2011 - 07.2014

Master of Arts - Musical Theatre

Royal Academy of Music
08/2024 - 07.2025
KIMBERLY CHAN