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ADAMS BATURE SIMON

ADAMS BATURE SIMON

Dancer
Zaria

Summary

Adept at choreography and stage presence. My expertise in contemporary dance and effective communication has enhanced team collaboration and audience engagement, showcasing professionalism and artistic expression across various roles, including as an Artistic Director at Duniate Festival.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Dancer

Duniate Dancer Company
06.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Company Description
  • Attended workshops and masterclasses to continuously expand skill set and stay current with industry trends
  • Received recognition for exceptional stage presence during performances, elevating the reputation of the dance company
  • Collaborated with choreographers to create and develop innovative dance routines for various productions
  • Choreographed solo, duo, and group performances for Duniate dance company


Dance Instructor

DNE Lifestyle
06.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: A Dance Organization in Zaria Kaduna
  • Planned and oversaw group, couples, and individual dance performances
  • Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service
  • Organized special events such as masterclasses featuring guest artists, exposing students to new perspectives within the dance world
  • A Dance Organization in Zaria Kaduna

Artistic Director

Duniate Festival
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Company Overview: Company Description
  • Oversaw rehearsal schedules, ensuring efficient use of time while maintaining high artistic standards throughout the process

Education

DEMONSTRATION, SECONDARY SCHOOL
SAMARU, ZARIA KADUNA, NIGERIA
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Choreography
  • Contemporary dance
  • Stage Performance
  • Stage presence
  • Dance Instruction
  • Dance History Knowledge
  • Afro Dance
  • Dance promotion

Accomplishments

  • Participated in AFROPOLIS at the Biennale de la Danse Lyon 2023, highlighting African diasporic dance on an international stage.
  • Participated with Duniate Dance Company at MASA Abidjan 2024, presenting our work at a key African arts festival.
  • Participated in the eighth edition of the Danse élargie competition at Théâtre de la Ville-Paris on June 15-16, 2024, as a dancer with Duniate Dance Company in the piece "DISENGAGE".
  • Participated in the CO-CR8| Artists in Residence Program for KAFART2024 in Kaduna, Nigeria, a cross-disciplinary residency where 6 emerging artists collaborated to create innovative works.

Passions

Dancing, researching, community organizing, thinker

Timeline

Artistic Director

Duniate Festival
06.2024 - 06.2024

Dancer

Duniate Dancer Company
06.2022 - Current

Dance Instructor

DNE Lifestyle
06.2019 - Current

DEMONSTRATION, SECONDARY SCHOOL
04.2001 -

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