Chloe Smith
DANCER
Chloe was born in Wales, where she discovered her love for dancing at the young age of five. She started her training at Delta Academy where she practised most evenings and weekends in ballet, tap, commercial, jazz, acting and singing. Becoming a competition dancer at eleven, competing nationally gave her the drive to work hard at technique with PBT and having private lessons with dancers such as Hannah Kenna Thomas, the white cat in the west end musical, Cats. In her teenage years she developed a passion for teaching, providing these techniques to younger students while choreographing dances for their exams, shows and competitions.
At 19, Chloe moved to Manchester to study dance at the University of Salford where she expanded her vocabulary in movement and continued training. Here she found her passion in contemporary dance along with new skills such as aerial, digital dance and site specific work. At Salford she had the opportunity to work with Josh Hawkins, Coalesce Dance Theatre, Move Manchester, Tangled and Company Chameleon.
Once graduating, Chloe became a freelance artist working on projects with Ruth Jones, Walk the Plank, Kevin Edward Turner and Move Manchester for performances, parades, workshops and films. Then becoming an Associate for the University, gaining experience in administrative and social media skills.
Outside of dance, Chloe has always loved being in nature whether that’s walking her dog or hiking up Snowdon. In her own time she enjoys swimming, cycling and spending lots of time with friends at gigs or beating them at pool in the pub.
Photo credit: Josh Hawkins