Dominique Jean-Jacques, born in Livingston, New Jersey on March 21, 1994, has a passion for singing, dancing and acting. At the age of three, Dominique started taking dance classes in ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop. At eight years old she started taking piano lessons, and at 12 began training at a professional acting studio. Dominique has performed in over many dance recitals, showcasing her dance training in all four of her studied forms of dance. She has performed in about 10 wedding ceremonies in both Florida and France, singing in either English or French. In June 2006 she had an English-language vocal performance in the “All About You Women Expo” at the Harriet Himmel Theater in West Palm Beach, Florida; and a vocal performance at the “Centre du Travail de Bobigny in France in the summer of 2007. Dominique was the 2006 host of the children’s program Kajou Kids on Kajou TV, a Carribean television station. She has also participated in many stage plays in her schools and churches. Dominique acted in her first commercial in 2004, a regional spot for Majestic Boutique which aired in South Florida and online. Dominique made her movie debut in 2006 in the film Choc Terrible, playing the role of Nikki in English and French. She then landed her first starring role as the titular character in the feature film Isha’s Prayer in 2007 -- she acted in French and English. She recorded her first song “My Dream” which she performed in the movie. It was at that time that Dominique started to further advance her singing career by writing and recording songs at her home studio for her first album entitled Beat of My Heart. The collection of eight English, one French R&B/Pop songs which was released in May 2008. Dominique is a student at John Robert Powers Palm Beach, a talent studio located in West Palm Beach, where she is being trained in vocal performance; soap and sitcom acting; poise, professionalism, presentation, improvisation; interpreting top 40 songs; and fashion and modeling. In January 2008, Dominique received the IPOP (International Presentation of Performers) L. A. singer of the year award in the teen division. IPOP is a week-long competition, held annually in Los Angelos for aspiring talents of all ages. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling in the U.S. and abroad, and spending time with her family. She also enjoys writing songs and poetry. In the Fall of 2008 she performed as Taylor Mckessie in her school's High School Musical. RESUME Dominique Jean-Jacques 11212 Cobblefield Road Wellington, FL 33467 Phone: (561) 255-4247 E-Mail: isapower1@yahoo.com Personal Stats Birth Date: March 21,1994 Height: 5”3” Weight: 105 lbs Complexion: Medium Brown Hair Color: Dark Brown Eye Color: Brown Singing and Dancing Performances The North Miami Beach Performing Arts Center The Bobigny Centre du Travail in Paris Solo Ensemble Performance “All About You Women Expo” at the Harriet Himmel Theatre Dance Recitals: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop Polo Park Idol Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions Church and School Stage Play Productions 2007 Aladdin Musical Feast of Italy November 8th-9th Performance on both days 2008 High School Musical Lead Role: Taylor McKessie Film Lead Actress: Isha’s Prayer (2007), Role: Isha Supporting Actress: Choc Terrible (2006), Role: Nikki Television Host of weekly Kajou Kids on Kajou TV(2006) Theatre High School Musical, 2008 Lead Role: Taylor McKessie Commercial Majestic Boutique aired in South Florida area (2004) Training Dance, Dance Unlimited, 2007 Soap and Sitcom Acting, Instructor: Rhonda Freijo, 2006 Poise, Professionalism, and Presentation, Instructor: Sara Premisler 2006 Vocal Performance and Top 40 Professional Singing, Instructor: Rhonda Freijo 2006 Improvisation, Instructor; Rhonda Freijo 2006 Dance, Mrs. P’s & That’s Dancing 1999 and 2003-2004 Job Titles Camp Counselor at John Robert Powers, Summer 2008 Albums Beat of My Heart, Released May 2008 Awards IPOP (International Presentation of Performers) L.A. 2008 Singer of the Year, Teen Division Academics Languages: French, Haitian Creole, English GPA: 3.7000 Awards: Outstanding Student; High Honor Roll Competitions: Writing, Math, Spelling Bee Finalist Personal Interests Reading, Writing, Cooking, Traveling, Shopping, Singing, Dancing, Acting