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The Click: Creative Collaborative Project

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Generating 'The Click' The Click *finger snap* is a little group formed by London Studio Centre students; Francesca Dunham, Sophie Eccles and myself, Nikita Softley. We set out to create a short documentary-style video of a photoshoot we planned around the heart of London. This video aims to showcase how location affects the aesthetic of a dancer’s line, and how site-specific photography can create new opportunities in terms of set and props. We hope that this project inspires other young dancers to go out and share their talent with the public and explore new performance spaces.  Inspiration 'Dancers Among Us' Calendar shot by Jordan Matter We were inspired by the YouTube hits of Jordan Matter and his  10minute photo challenge  in which he invites famous dancers, gymnasts, contortionists and more to partake in a spontaneous photoshoot around New York. Matter implements a 10 minute time constraint on the challenge, which inc...

Emma Williams - Careers, Fears and Singing with no Underwear #LDNProject

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I already know this is going to be a blog post I constantly come back to for inspiration and fond memories. This is the second post in my little series called 'The London Project' where I've been documenting my thoughts and experiences of life in London and all things Musical Theatre. On Sunday 15th October 2017 I was ecstatic to be meet one of the West Ends finest treasures, my inspiration, the wonderful Emma Williams. Emma Williams is a renowned singer, dancer and actress from York who made her West End debut at just 18 years old when she scored the leading female role, Truly Scrumptious, in 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'. Emma has since gone on to perform in an increasing number of musicals including 'Mrs Henderson Presents', 'Annie get your Gun' and 'Half a Sixpence'. I was lucky enough to attain tickets to her intimate gig at PizzaExpress LIVE, Holborn, as she performed and was interviewed by radio presenter and journalist Edward Seckerson....

Phantom, Flintoff and ITV filming #LDNproject

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This is going to be the first post I write a little series called 'The London Project'. I have been exploring London and all the fabulous things it has to offer for a couple of years now, so thought it's about time I document my findings. Be prepared, this series is going to be heavily Musical Theatre based but, if you enjoy that kind of thing, stick around, it's going to be fun! So first let me give you a bit of back story... When I moved to London I made the decision to avoid living in student accommadation and instead move in with a family. BEST. DECISION. EVER. I completely landed on my feet. The family is comprised of a singer/singing teacher, a physiotherapist and their two young kids. I get free singing lessons. They get a free babysitter. Whats not to love? And then occasionally I get the privilege to attend events such as the live filming for ITV's 'All Star Musicals' thanks to a very lovely physiotherapist I know who works on the show. 'All...

50 facts about me

Hello blogging world! This is just a fun little introductory post. 50 facts about me (cliché I know) - enjoy! My full name is Nikita Ella Yasmin Softley I am 19 years old I am currently training at London Studio Centre I have a little sister called Tamzyn I am 5 ft 2.5 in (the 0.5 makes all the difference!) My hair is so long it touches my bum My Zodiac sign is Aries My favourite films are Finding Neverland, The parent trap and Pretty Woman My dream holiday destination would be Hawaii I can Spell Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious in both British and America sign language My mums labour with me aired on the 6 O'clock news the day I was born. I am vegetarian  I am allergic to cats but own three As a kid I always used to fall asleep with one eye open and this majorly freaked out my mum My favourite colour is yellow I have 11 GCSE's, 1 AS Level, 3 A Levels and am currently studying my degree My name means Victorious When I was little I wanted to be a trapeze...