Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Deju Dance
References
Timeline
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Jude Arnold Kurankyi

Jude Arnold Kurankyi

Accra

Summary

Dynamic Facilitator with eight years of corporate training experience spanning across all levels and facets of staff and student development. Meticulous instructor with expertise in staff management, corporate communications, leadership tactics and program management. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PYP Performing Arts Facilitator/Special Events Coordinator

Al-Rayan International School
Accra
08.2016 - Current

. Plan and teach dance lessons in accordance with international
Baccalaureate curriculum

. Organize dance competition (Dance Mania) for the EY and PYP students

. Facilitate creativity among students and teachers

. Integrate dance into class units and topics

. Plan school events such as graduations, exhibitions and end of year concerts.

. Developed and implemented training programs to increase students knowledge and understanding of relevant topics.

Choreographer for a Stage Play

Tema International School (TIS)
Tema
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Developed choreography for musical productions, such as plays and films.
  • Conducted audition processes for potential cast members.
  • Coached performers on facial expressions, gestures, and body language in order to bring characters to life onstage.
  • Studied trends in modern dance styles in order to stay up-to-date with the latest developments.
  • Designed set pieces that would help bring the audience into the world of the story being told through dance.
  • Worked closely with lighting technicians to ensure that every scene was properly illuminated.
  • Discussed ideas with musicians regarding which songs would best suit specific numbers.
  • Worked with directors to select costumes, music, effects and qualified dancers.

International Choreographers Residency Program

American Dance Festival
Durham (North Carolina)
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Organized and rehearsed dancers to ensure that performances were of the highest quality.
  • Produced innovative routines that blended different styles of dance.
  • Instructed performers on how to move their bodies in a precise manner.
  • Explored new techniques and methods to develop creative movements.
  • Analyzed existing pieces of choreography to identify areas for improvement.
  • Conducted audition processes for potential cast members.
  • Coached performers on facial expressions, gestures, and body language in order to bring characters to life onstage.
  • Designed set pieces that would help bring the audience into the world of the story being told through dance.

Movie Actor

NFL Super Bowl Commercial
Accra
01.2024 - 01.2024
  • Performed in multiple on-screen roles, including lead and supporting characters.
  • Attended auditions for potential movie roles.
  • Memorized lines quickly and accurately.
  • Adapted performance style to different genres of film.

Movie Actor

Chromosom Films-Germany (Borga Movie Production)
Accra
03.2018 - 01.2019
  • Delivered dialogue convincingly with appropriate emotion and expression.
  • Executed physical stunts as required by the role.
  • Studied character backgrounds, motivations, behaviors, mannerisms and speech patterns to create authentic portrayals.
  • Maintained a professional attitude at all times while on set or during filming sessions.

Dancer

Cie Joseph Aka Company (France)
Accra-Abidjan-Chembery
02.2014 - 09.2015
  • Performed complex choreography in a variety of styles, including traditional and contemporary dance.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for each dance move to ensure safety and accuracy.
  • Developed new routines with an emphasis on creativity and expression.

Education

Master of Arts - Choreography

University of Ghana
Accra,Ghana
08-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Dance Studies

University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
01-2015

High School Diploma -

School of Performing Arts, Legon.
Accra, Ghana
02-2010

Skills

  • Workshop Teaching
  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Team Leadership Skills
  • Verbal And Written Communication

Affiliations

  • In the area of music, I did a political song(called OKADA) for one of the biggest political parties in Ghana with Nacee Music. (Nov. 2020)
  • 2007-2018 No Tribe (Gospel Music Group)
    Member.
  • 2010 – 2011 ImpulsTans Dance Festival (Vienna-Austria)
    Participant.
  • 2007/2011 MASA International Festival (Abidjan)
    Participant

Accomplishments

  • I am the CEO and the artistic director of Deju Dance Academy which is based here in Accra from 2019 till date. We train children between the ages of 5 to 18 years through dance to inspire and transform themselves and their environment. We teach Afro Beat, Pop dance, Gymnastics, Ballet, Ghanaian traditional dances and contemporary dance.
  • The choreographer behind the opening ceremony of the AISA GISS Conference organized by Al-Rayan International School here in Ghana is Jude Arnold Kurankyi.
  • I am the first dancer in Ghana to do a one hour contemporary dance performance non-stop. The performance "MULTIPLE ME" was a mixture of dance music and visual arts(painting) which was depicting the multiple talents I have have as a person and how it was developed.

Certification

  • 2018-2019 Conceptual Based Learning
  • 2018-2019 PYP Building for the Future (Category 3)

Languages

English
First Language

Deju Dance

A multi-talented Performing Artist with eight years diversified experience in Dance, Drama,
Music and Screen Acting. Acquired six years’ experience in IB (PYP and EYP) program.
Accumulated experience in stage performance as well as in student leadership and
coordination with a constructivist approach to helping students to learn.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Choreographer for a Stage Play

Tema International School (TIS)
09.2024 - 11.2024

International Choreographers Residency Program

American Dance Festival
06.2024 - 07.2024

Movie Actor

NFL Super Bowl Commercial
01.2024 - 01.2024

Movie Actor

Chromosom Films-Germany (Borga Movie Production)
03.2018 - 01.2019

PYP Performing Arts Facilitator/Special Events Coordinator

Al-Rayan International School
08.2016 - Current

Dancer

Cie Joseph Aka Company (France)
02.2014 - 09.2015

Master of Arts - Choreography

University of Ghana

Bachelor of Arts - Dance Studies

University of Ghana

High School Diploma -

School of Performing Arts, Legon.
  • 2018-2019 Conceptual Based Learning
  • 2018-2019 PYP Building for the Future (Category 3)
Jude Arnold Kurankyi