Olivia took the opportunity of expressing herself through singing, acting and dancing at a young age. She took the decision to interweave singing with dancing and acting in her academic journey and found herself studying Drama at GSCE level, Dance at A-level and continuing with Drama and Performance London SouthBank University. She was awarded with a first-class honours and completed a Masters in Arts Policy & Management at Birkbeck, University of London, attaining a Master of Arts award.
Whilst training and performing as an actor, Olivia undertook 5 years of vocational dance training in Jazz, Street Dance, Contemporary dance and Classical Ballet. She received awarded accreditations under The Royal Academy of Dance for her completion of Ballet. She has performed in theatres across London such as Sadler’s Wells, The Almeida Theatre, The Rose Theatre and Stratford Circus Arts Centre.
Olivia’s vision is to bring a clearer understanding on how performers can use their God given expression to present important narratives through different modes of artistic languages.
Seraphina’s passion and gift for the arts was encouraged at an early age through her father’s love of classical music and his unique ability to draw. Her early years involved learning the violin, piano and being introduced to ballet and tap classes where her thirst for artistic expression was further enhanced.
Seraphina spent her time developing her vocal ability in youth and Gospel Choirs. Her involvement in choral singing enabled her to take part in many performances some of which included events at the Royal Albert Hall, the Newham Festival of Music and the Gospel Singers of the year competition, which featured on Channel 4 (2001).
Seraphina’s passion for dance led her to train with street and expressive dance companies such as Boy Blue Ent and Re-birth dance company.
Combining her interests in dance and singing Seraphina also trained with Theatre Royal Youth Drama Company, during this time she took part in enhancing her expressive skills through drama. She took part in several musicals including a production called ‘Ask da Mayor’.
Seraphina strongly believes that creative gifts are given to direct people back to God and ultimately tell stories that will challenge, provoke and inspire the receivers to go out and affect society in a positive way.
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