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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! ⭐