[ Vicki Reid (A.I.S.T.D) ]
Started dancing at the tender age of Three in Bedfordshire, England. After studying classical Ballet, Modern, Tap, Singing and drama for Fifteen years, Vicki was successfully accepted into a professional London Musical theatre and dance college - 'Performers' Directed by renowned choreographer Brian Rogers. During the three years of training with top choreographers and Musical directors, Vicki gained full teaching Associate's in ISTD Dance, L.A.M.D.A Acting qualifications, Vocal and singing techniques and Anatomy& Physiology.
After graduating 'Performers', Vicki travelled across the Atlantic to America and joined the cast of 'Jean Ann Ryan Productions' as Vocalist, Dancer and Actress. 'Jean Ann Ryan' later joined forces with Cameron Mackintosh for 'Hey Mr Producer' .
Whilst on this side of the Atlantic, Vicki spent two months of intensive training and rehearsals for internationally renowned Irish Tap Production show 'Spirit of the Dance'.
After returning to the U.K, Vicki broke into Television as a resident Singer/Dancer for 'Talking Telephone Numbers' with Philip Schofield and Claudia Winkleman. Backing famous groups such as, Spice Girls, Steps, Five, Lighthouse family, Vanessa Mae, to name but a few.
Vicki then moved quickly into theatre, including London's West End, U.K Tours and Pantomine's with T.V Celebrities.
Vicki spent Five years on the U.K Tour of 'A Night at the Musicals' as Lead Vocalist and Dance captain. A musical celebration of some of the greatest Musical Theatre productions, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Mamma Mia and many more.
Vicki Reid then moved to the Costa del sol, Spain and now lives with her wonderful partner and two dogs. She has been extensively working as a Singer/Dancer in top venue's with her solo show's, function bands and duo's. Vicki also has her own function band 'Sophisticatz'. Vicki also joined top Abba tribute 'Abba Max', they have been travelling all over Europe and the Far East on luxury Cruise Liners, Silver Sea's and Royal Carribean.
Theatre Credits :
- ' West Side Story' - The Gordon Craig Theatre
- ' Godspell' - Thameside Theatre
- ' Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' - The Gordon Craig Theatre
- ' The Winding Wheel' - Her Majesty's Theatre, London's West End
- ' Next Generation' - The London Palladium, London West End
- ' Broadway Legends' - Jean Ann Ryan, U.S.A
- ' Sea Legs Circus at Sea' - Jean Ann Ryan, U.S.A
- ' George M' - Lead Role, Josie Cohan - Jean Ann Ryan, U.S.A
- ' A Night at the Musicals' Lead Vocalist/Dance Captain - U.K Tour
Pantomine Credits:
- ' Goldilocks and the Three Bears' - Goldilocks
- ' Sleeping Beauty' - Princess Rose
- ' Jack and the Beanstalk' - Jill
- ' Dick Whittington' - Anna Fitzgerald
- ' Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' - Snow White
Choreography Credits :
- ' Alpha Connection' - London Function Band
- ' Generation Game' - T.V Show
- ' Dick Whittington' - Company Choreographer and Dance Captain
- ' Jack and the Beanstalk' - Company Choreographer
- ' LCPA' Leicester College of Performing Arts - Dance Tutor and Choreographer
- ' A Night at the Musicals' - Dance Captain and Choreographer
- ' Trade Shows, Promotional Events', Dancer& Choreographer - Pomotional Support
- ' Masterclasses' - Tutor and Choreographer for various College's and Private studio's
Vicki Reid has successfully opened Three Theatre schools, 'Starlets Performing Arts' tutoring children in all aspects of dance, drama and singing. These students have performed on local T.V shows and the Dance Gala, ' Her Majesty's Theatre, London's West End. Some of Vicki's students have now moved onto top London Musical Theatre College's and pursuing their own careers in T.V and Theatre.
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Television Credits:
- ' The Generation Game' - Jim Davidson ( ITV ))
- ' Bushell on the Box' - Gary Bushell and Jim Davidson ( Channel 4)
- ' Talking Telephone Numbers' Celador Productions ( ITV)
- ' Family Affairs' playing the role of Maria ( Channel 5)
