About Me

My name is Emily Louise Bedwell, I am 21 years old and I've live in Norfolk my whole life. I'm a loud bubbly person who is very hardworking.

Presenting

Experience

Specialist Areas

Employment History & Experience

My presenting began whilst working at Haven Holidays in 2008 as an entertainer/dancer. Hosting family entertainment and introducing cabaret acts etc.

Thomson Gold 2009 summer season involved me Presenting Interative Gameshows, (Mrs and Mrs, etc) entertaining an older audience.

I have currently been working for Thomson Cruises, onboard cruiseships presenting high energy interactive gameshows. Different daytime activities, demonstrations (ice carving, napkin/towel folding etc) and sporting activities.

Music

Experience

Instruments Played

Dancing

Experience

Dance Skills

Employment History & Experience

Disneyland Resort Paris
Show and Parade Dancer, Character Performer, Guest Flow. Character dancer in the “Mickey’s not so scary Halloween”. July 08 - Present

Haven Holidays Berwick
Production team dancer and Singer, Character Performer, Karaoke Hostess, Children’s Clubs and activities, Game show Hostess, Feb 08 – June 08

Disneyland Resort Paris
Show and Parade Dancer, Character Performer, Guest Flow, Character Dancer in “The Winnie the Pooh Christmas Show”, Sept 07 – Jan 08.

Anglia Academy of Dance and Drama
Dance Teacher, teaching Dance to children of 2 to 13 years, 2007.

Musical “As Time Goes By” Touring East Anglia
Dancer, Summer Season, 2006.
Teaching Assistant at Anglia Academy of Dance and Drama 2000-2006 (Teaching dance to children of 2 – 14 yrs).
Singer and dancer in Annual Britannia Pier Great Yarmouth Performances 1998 – 2006.

I.D.T.A. 1st Place Presidents Award in Rock ‘n’ roll and Freestyle dance competition for East Anglia 2005, 2006.

I.D.T.A. Nationwide Freestyle and Rock ‘n’ Roll Qualifier, Blackpool, 2003 – 2007.

S.W.A.D.D.S. Leading role in Bugsy Malone 2004

Cromer Pier, “A Night at the Musicals” with Duncan Breeze, Dancer & Singer 2003, 2004.

Norwich Playhouse, Christmas Pantomimes, Dancer, 1999, 2000, 2001.

Performed at The London Palladium and Her Majesty’s Theatre 2001.

Leading roles in various Pantomimes and Productions at Acle High School.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ballet
B.D.T.A. Grade 1 to 5, Intermediate Classical Ballet, Advanced Foundation, I.D.T.A. Grade 1 to 5.

Modern Jazz
B.D.T.A. Primary Grade to 5, Intermediate, Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1 & 2, U.K.A. Elementary Musical Theatre.

Gymnastic Dance
B.D.T.A. Primary Grade to 4.

Speech and Drama
B.D.T.A. Primary Grade to 5

Lyrical Dance
B.D.T.A. Grade 1 to 5, U.K.A. Grade 5 Stage, Elementary Stage.

Freestyle
UKA Associate and Licenciate Teacher.

Entertainment

Experience

Employment History & Experience

Thomson Cruises – Entertainment Host – Thomson Dream Maiden Season 2010
Hosting High-energy interactive Game shows, Daytime activities, Quizzes, Dance Classes, Embarkation/Disembarkation Duties,

TUI - Thomson Gold Host – Entertainer - Grupotel Playa Camp de Mar Hotel – Majorca.
Hosting Game shows, Daytime activities, Quizzes, Welcome meetings, Departure Meetings, Sound checks, Teaching Dance Classes, Singing in Cabaret, - April 09 - Present

Haven Holidays Berwick
Production team dancer and Singer, Character Performer, Karaoke Hostess, Children’s Clubs and activities, Game show Hostess, Feb 08 – June 08

Languages Spoken

Experience & Qualifications

Qualifications & Training

CERTIFICATES AND TRAINING
• Seaman’s Book
• PST – Personal Survival Techniques
• PSSR – Personal and Social Resonsibilities
• Crowd Management
• Danish Maritime Medical Certificate

EDUCATION
Trained at The Anglia Academy of Dance and Drama, Norwich. 1997 – 2007
Wei Wei Wong School of Dance 1992 – 1997
East Norfolk Sixth Form College 2006 – 2007 (studying Law, Politics, Dance and Drama)
Acle High School 2001 – 2006 (11 GCSE A* - C grades.)

ACHIEVEMENTS

Teaching Assistant at Anglia Academy of Dance and Drama 2000-2006 (Teaching dance to children of 2 – 14 yrs).
Singer and dancer in Annual Britannia Pier Great Yarmouth Performances 1998 – 2006.

I.D.T.A. 1st Place Presidents Award in Rock ‘n’ roll and Freestyle dance competition for East Anglia 2005, 2006.

I.D.T.A. Nationwide Freestyle and Rock ‘n’ Roll Qualifier, Blackpool, 2003 – 2007.

S.W.A.D.D.S. Leading role in Bugsy Malone 2004

Cromer Pier, “A Night at the Musicals” with Duncan Breeze, Dancer & Singer 2003, 2004.

Norwich Playhouse, Christmas Pantomimes, Dancer, 1999, 2000, 2001.

Performed at The London Palladium and Her Majesty’s Theatre 2001.

Leading roles in various Pantomimes and Productions at Acle High School.

QUALIFICATIONS
Ballet
B.D.T.A. Grade 1 to 5, Intermediate Classical Ballet, Advanced Foundation, I.D.T.A. Grade 1 to 5.
Modern Jazz
B.D.T.A. Primary Grade to 5, Intermediate, Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1 & 2, U.K.A. Elementary Musical Theatre.
Gymnastic Dance
B.D.T.A. Primary Grade to 4.
Speech and Drama
B.D.T.A. Primary Grade to 5
Lyrical Dance
B.D.T.A. Grade 1 to 5, U.K.A. Grade 5 Stage, Elementary Stage.
Freestyle Dance
U.K.A. Associate Freestyle Teacher of Dancing.
Tap
B.D.T.A. Grade 1 to 5, Intermediate, Advanced Foundation, I.D.T.A. Grade 1 to 4, U.K.A. Pre-Elementary, Elementary.

Other Information

Relevant Skills

I have been brought up very musical. Instruments I play include the Violin and Piano. I also sing and have danced since I can remember.

Interests & Hobbies

I passion is travelling. I love to see different countries and cultures. It amazes me how much there is to see in the world!!!