Caitlin Jones (she/her)
Dance Artist, Performer, Community Dance Artist and an advocate for dance.
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Phone:
07872 517332
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Based:
Manchester, North West.
Education
The University of Salford: BA (Hons) Dance (predicted)
The Manchester College: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice (Dance)
Qualifications
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Safeguarding in Sport with High Speed Training
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Enhanced DBS Check
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Full UK Driving License and Vehicle Owner
Dance Techniques
Trained In: African Diaspora, Ballet, Commercial, Charleston, Jazz and Tap.
Specialise In: Ballroom, Classical Sequence, Contemporary, Latin American, Parade Performance and Salsa.
Creative Skills: Choreography, Improvisation, Devising.
Teaching/Facilitation: Experience with Stepping Stones Creative, 'Live Well & Dance with Parkinson's' program, LPM Neuro Moves, Tracing Steps Dance company, Angela's Dance Club.
Performer Experience
October 2025: Walk The Plank Halloween Monster Parade performer in Manchester.
September - October 2025: Professional Project choreographed and collaborated with both Joss Arnott Dance and YIng Productions, working as Rehearsal Director for both companies.
August 2025: Manchester Pride Dance Captain, choreographed by Ruth Jones, supporting community performers with choreography.
July 2025: Manchester Day Parade Community Performer with Walk The Plank and Ruth Jones.
September - October 2024: Professional project choreographed and collaborated with Company Carpi.
August 2024: Manchester Pride lead section performer, choreographed by Ruth Jones.
May 2024: Move Manchester "Queeries" community cast member.
April 2024: St George's Day parade performer in Manchester with Alexis Johnson and Candida Boyes.
April 2023: MM Jazz Company Performance Showcase Performer.
Classes, Workshops, Intensives & Placements
Current: "Wild Shadows Re-imagined" by Joss Arnott Dance and Yue Ying Ho, performed at The New Adelphi Theatre and The Longmore Theatre at The Manchester College Intensive and Performances
November 2025: Company Chameleon 'Day in the Life' Workshop
August - September 2025: Joss Arnott Dance Pro Classes
June 2025: MM Jazz Classes
June 2025: Coalesce Dance Theatre Dance Connect Classes
May 2025: Gary Clarke Company Class
December 2024: Manchester Christmas parade performer and assistant with Ruth Jones’ Many Hands Placement
October 2024: Walk The Plank Halloween Parades, shadowing and assisting Ruth Jones Placement
February - June 2024: "Charge" by Dom Coffey, performed at The Lowry and The New Adelphi Theatre Intensive and Performances
Youth Advisory Board
Current: Youth Advisory Board Member for Coalesce Dance Theatre – providing my insights into Coalesce’s work, assisting in making their shows fit the target audience and gaining experience in how touring shows operate, collaborating and networking with artists in multiple fields of work.
Community Dance Experience
July 2025: Stepping Stones Creative Project - working with SEND 18 - 25 year olds to create a piece based off a poem from Salford poet, Mike Garry.
December 2024 - February 2025: Tracing Steps Dance Company work placement - shadowing and assisting in elderly and SEND group classes.
November 2024: LPM Neuro Moves Classes online and in-person, assisting and observing Helen Gould and Beth Payton.
October 2024: People Dancing's "Live Well and Dance With Parkinson's" - assisting and observing classes in Stretford by Lewis Bailey.
2015 - 2022: Angela's Dance Club - teaching and assisting in children's Ballroom, Latin, Street and Ballet classes.
Additional Community Experience
August 2025 - January 2026: DL Kids Coach - Working at David Lloyd Clubs, I would teach and engage with children between the ages of 3 - 10 through physical and creative sessions, to encourage them to develop their social skills and start to activate their cognitive skills and coordination.
Additional Experiences and Achievements
2024 & 2025 November - December: The Grotto Trafford Centre - working a part of the Event Front of House Team on front desk and merchandise. Industry Events work with Creative Events Collective and Pop Up Global.
2017 -2019: UKA Teaching Theory Award 1's in Ballroom, Latin, Freestyle and Cheer Dance.