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CAMILLA JAKIMOWICZ BIOGRAPHY
Camilla first discovered her passion for dance and began her extensive training in Queensland. She then relocated to Sydney and landed her first professional job, at age 16, in Baz Luhrmann’s feature film Moulin Rouge.
Her on screen credits also include Bootmen, Happy Feet and most recently the Australian produced film Goddess.
From here, Camilla jet set on her first overseas trip and performed in ‘Encore’ at the Broadway Theatre, Tokyo Disney Sea. On her return home, Camilla made her musical theatre debut with Saturday Night Fever, and went on to perform in Hugh Jackman’s The Boy From Oz, We Will Rock You (Japan), Fame (dance captain/ensemble/Carmen understudy) and was assistant choreographer on the world premier of Doctor Zhivago. In 2013, Camilla also performed in Opera Australia’s production of Carmen.
Camilla made top 12 in the first season of So You Think You Can Dance (2008) and was ecstatic to be one of Red Foo’s dancers, for his Let’s Get Ridiculous film clip.
As an aspiring performer / choreographer, Camilla has worked extensively at both corporate and high profile events. Some of these most recent events include performing with Ricky Martin at the NRL Grand Final 2013, performing with Kylie Minogue, in Abu Dhabi, at the Formula One 2013, performing with Flo Rida at the Logies 2012, X Factour Tour 2013, X Factor 2013, 2012 and 2011 and Australia’s Next Top Model Finale 2011.
More recently, Camilla has choreographed seven of Packemin Productions shows; Oliver, Wizard Of Oz, Hairspray, Annie, Beauty and the Beast, Phantom Of The Opera and most recently Mary Poppins.
Camilla also choreographed the professional production of Dogfight at the Hayes Theatre.
Camilla continues to teach and choreograph, aspiring to inspire those, who share her passion and dedication for the arts and hopes to continue ‘living the dream’ for many years to come.