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The Dance & Performing Arts Portfolio Experience 

A creative portfolio experience, valued at over £1200, awarded annually to one exceptional performer 

Why this investment exsists

Every dancer & performing artist posesses something that cannot be taught  

Technique is developed through discipline.

Strength is earned through dedication.

Choreography is learned through practice.

But artistry is something altogether more personal.

The Dance & Performing Arts Portfolio Experience is an annual creative investment in one exceptional performer. Through thoughtful creative direction, collaboration and photography, the aim is to create a portfolio that reflects not only technical ability, but character, expression and artistic potential.

Because the most memorable performers are remembered not simply for what they can do, but for the feeling they leave behind.

The Experience Process

  • Apply 

  • Selected

  • Creative Consultation

  • Planning

  • Studio Session

  • Location Session

  • Image Reveal

  • Featured Artist

Your  Experience Includes

  • Personal creative consultation

  • Bespoke portfolio planning

  • Studio photography session

  • Outdoor location session

  • Creative direction throughout

  • Collaboration with guest creatives (where applicable)

  • Professionally edited portfolio images

  • Website and social media feature

  • Professional image licence for self-promotion

Meet Pierangela & her

  selected collaborators  

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Pierangela Manzetti

Creative Director & Photographer 

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Suzette Neptune 

Movement & Theatrical Specialist

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Costume Designer

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Kim Nicholls

Wig, Hair & Makeup Artist

What Awaits You

The Dance & Performing Arts Portfolio Experience has been thoughtfully designed to create a portfolio that reflects your artistry, individuality and ambitions. Every stage is tailored to you, ensuring the final collection of images feels authentic, versatile and timeless. Creative Consultation Before we pick up the camera, we'll spend time getting to know you. We'll discuss your aspirations, your artistic influences and the type of opportunities you're working towards. Together, we'll shape a creative direction that reflects who you are as a performer. Portfolio Planning We'll carefully plan every aspect of your experience, from wardrobe and styling to locations, lighting and movement. Every decision is made with purpose to create a portfolio that feels cohesive and personal. The Photography Experience Your experience will include both studio and location photography, creating a varied collection of images that showcase different aspects of your artistry. From timeless headshots to expressive movement and editorial portraits, each session is guided with thoughtful creative direction throughout. Creative Collaboration Where appropriate, you'll work alongside creative collaborators, bringing together photography, movement and artistic vision to create something that is greater than the sum of its parts. Your Portfolio Following the experience, you'll receive a carefully curated collection of professionally edited images, ready to support auditions, applications, personal branding and professional promotion. Featured Artist As the Featured Artist, you'll be invited to share your journey through behind-the-scenes content, a feature on the Pierangela Photography website and social media, celebrating both your work and the creative process behind it.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a dancer or performing artist who is passionate about their craft, excited to collaborate creatively, and ready to invest time and energy into creating a portfolio that reflects their artistry and ambition.

This experience isn't about being the most accomplished performer. It's about potential, commitment & a willingness to create something meaningful together.

The nature of this is to provide a transformative experience, which the featured artist will most benefit from. The age limit begins at 16 years of age. 

 

As part of entering, entrants agree that if they win they will:

  • Allow behind-the-scenes filming

  • Allow publication of images

  • Take part in a short interview

  • Collaborate on Instagram posts

  • Tag collaborators whenever images are used

FAQ

The Featured Artist

At the conclusion of The Dance & Performing Arts Portfolio Experience, one performer will be recognised as the year's Featured Artist and will receive

The Speranza Award

Speranza is the Italian word for hope. The award represents the belief that potential deserves opportunity, and that one act of encouragement can help shape a performer's future

One opportunity
One artist
One portfolio created with purpose

One dancer / performing artist will be selected to recieve a complete portfolio experience worth over £1200

Email:

Pier@Pierangela.co.uk

Address:

Pierangela Photography 

Flat B 16 Parsons Street

Banbury 

OX16 5LY 

UK
 

© 2014 by Pierangela


 

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