Ella Mackie

I have enjoyed learning and performing in all styles of dance (ballet, jazz, tap and more) since early childhood. I love to learn and to perform and find that doing so has given me a range of skills that can be applied to all other aspects of my life. This very disciplined pursuit has helped me to work at part of a team, as well as work independently. It has made me learn how to take constructive criticism and to learn and build from it to improve my performance. It has given me a desire to achieve and ability to strive to do so and work hard to become the best I can be. It has given me a competitive spirit but at the same time a strong sense of sportsman ship. I feel that all of these skills combined will make me a valuable asset to any team.

Competitions in which I've participated, in both group and solo events, include:

• Rockhampton Dance Festival
• Rockhampton Eisteddfod
• Brisbane Performing Arts Challenge
• Evolution Dance Comp, Yeppoon
• DanceLife Unite, Rockhampton

I have also performed in annual stage productions put on my dance school, as well as having participated in a performance of Swan Lake with the Toowoomba Ballet Theatre after having successfully auditioned for a role in the Rockhampton performance of their travelling production

I have participated in this charity event, aimed at assisting those going through homelessness, on several occasions. The event involves preparing meals to serve to those in need.