Meet Amanda Murphy: Dynamic Dance Educator & Artistic Director 💃
From her first dance steps at age three to her current role as Co-Artistic Director at Mount Pearl School of Dance, Amanda Murphy’s journey exemplifies dedication, versatility, and artistic excellence.
Dance Expertise 🌟
Amanda specializes in:
- Jazz Funk
- Musical Theatre
- Hip Hop
- Jazz
- Contemporary
- Heels
- Tap
Performance & Competition Success 🎭
- “Toronto Final Week” dancer/competitor in “So You Think You Can Dance Canada” (Season 5)
- International performances, including Disney venues in Florida and Japan
- Performer in “Our Divas Do Christmas” (2009) and “White Christmas” (2011)
- Advanced 1 I.S.T.D Modern Exam certification
Professional Achievements
- Dance Teachers Association of Newfoundland and Labrador ‘Aspire’ Scholarship recipient (2010)
- Founder and Co-Artistic Director of “Red Hot Productions”
- Co-founder of award-winning “Soul Steps” crew
Professional Experience 🌆
During her time in Toronto (2012/2013), Amanda enhanced her professional portfolio:
- Performer in “Toronto’s Original Choreographers Ball”
- Featured dancer in Diana Viselli’s “Dream Girl”
- Hip Hop instructor at Martha Hicks School of Ballet
- Five-week dance performance contract in Dubai, United Arab Emirates’ for the Shopping Festival under CMART Worldwide
- Member of “The Cast,” an elite Hip Hop company directed by Angela Mahoney Jones and Danny Davalos
Music Video Credits ✨
Featured dancer in videos for:
- “Alive” (My Name is Kay)
- “Tonight is the Night” (Eleven Past One)
- “Burning” ( Nightbox)
Amanda brings her wealth of experience, passion for performance and infectious energy to every class, inspiring students to discover their own unique style and potential. Let’s dance! ⭐