Melissa Ligurgo
Zurich
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with the ability to work as a team player in large groups due to 20 years of professional ballet work environment. Strong work ethic, reliability and exceptional creativity.
Adept at working effectively under high physical and mental pressure for a long periods of time while being able to adapt to new and challenging situations.
Committed individual with a history of understanding and meeting company's stylistic vision.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Ballet Dancer (Soloist)
Opernhaus Zurich
08.2012 - Current
- Picks up choreography easily and immediately incorporated changes by staying flexible
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Worked closely with house choreographer, creating a unique dance vocabulary to expand the stylistic vision of the company
Ballet Dancer (Soloist)
Theater Basel
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Maintained a professional attitude and work ethic during long rehearsals and performances.
- Performed in multiple roles
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ballet Dancer (Soloist)
Opera Ballet Vlaanderen
08.2003 - 07.2011
- Years of building experience, working on a broad repertoire, with many renowned choreographers
- Developing a strong technical style and identity
Education
High School Diploma -
Koninklijke Balletschool Antwerpen
Belgium06.2003
Skills
Collaboration/Teamwork
Communication Skills
Artistic Expression
Professionalism
Self-Discipline
Reliability
Adaptability
Creativity
Attention to Details
Physical/Mental Stamina
Accomplishments
- Junge Choreograf:innen, Zurich Ballet (2013) (2014) (2017)
- Danced multiple lead and supporting roles in Royal Ballet of Flanders, Theatre Basel and Ballett Zurich
- Promoted to Soloist due to skillfull and creative work that achieved recognition
- Prix de Lausanne Participation (2003)
Languages
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Ballet Dancer (Soloist)
Opernhaus Zurich
08.2012 - Current
Ballet Dancer (Soloist)
Theater Basel
08.2011 - 07.2012
Ballet Dancer (Soloist)
Opera Ballet Vlaanderen
08.2003 - 07.2011
High School Diploma -
Koninklijke Balletschool Antwerpen
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