Ijaz Nanji: Triple Threat

Ijaz is an 8-year-old aspiring child actor, model, and singer, dedicated to honing his craft in the performing arts. He has been studying ballet since the age of 2 and is on his way to becoming a triple threat. Ijaz is represented by Brenda Campbell at Premiere Talent Management.

Ijaz is managed by his mom, Zafira Nanji

You can follow his journey on Instagram:

Skills

  • Dance Styles: Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theatre, Acro
  • Martial Arts: Blue belt in Taekwondo
  • Languages: English, French Immersion
  • Animal Comfort: Very comfortable with animals (Cats, Dogs, Horses)

Representation

Ijaz is represented by Brenda Campbell at Premiere Talent Management

Performance Resume

2024-2025 Lindbjerg Academy for Performing Arts

  • June: Dante & Salvatore, Musical: Son of Pinocchio, Lindbjerg Young Stars

Year End Recital (Music TBD): 

  • Ruby Acro
  • Ruby Ballet
  • Ruby Hip Hop
  • Ruby Tap
  • Ruby Jazz
  • Young Stars Musical Theater
  • Year End Vocal Recital  (Music TBD)

2023-2024 Lindbjerg Academy for Performing Arts

June: Rabbit, Musical: Winnie the Pooh Kids, Lindbjerg Mini Stars. 4 Performances

Year End Recital, 2023-2024, Lindbjerg Academy for Performing Arts

  • Primary Ballet: “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride”, Lilo & Stitch
  • Ruby Acro: “Frozen Heart”, Frozen
  • Mini Stars: “Halfway Down”, Winnie the Pooh Kids

Christmas Recital 2023-2024, Lindbjerg Academy for Performing Arts

  • Primary Ballet:  “Dominic the Donkey”
  • Ruby Acro: “My Only Wish”
  • Mini Stars: “Winnie the Pooh”, Winnie the Pooh Kids

Royal Holiday Promotional Photography

  • May 2024: Model,  Royal Holiday International, Mayan Riviera, Mexico

Ismaili Community Theater

  • April 2024: “Tree 1”  & Elementary Chorus Lead,  Theater: Enchanted Forest (4 Performances)

Year End Recital, 2022-2023, Lindbjerg Academy for Performing Arts

  • Primary Ballet: “One Way Or Another”

Ismaili Muslim Community

  • April 2023 & Ongoing: Led solo hymn & read outs in front of congregations of 500+

Rami Photography 

  • March 2023: Model,  Paris, France

Vela Academy of Dance

  • 2021-2022 Year-End Recital: Primary Ballet: Male Solo (Female Chorus), “Oklahoma”
  • 2020-2021 Year-End Virtual Broadcast: Private Ballet: Solo, “Kung Fu Fighting”. Recitals postponed due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Port Moody School of Dance – Recitals postponed due to COVID-19 Pandemic

  • 2019-2020 Year End Recital, Port Moody School of Dance. Recitals postponed due to COVID-19 Pandemic.
  • Primary Ballet: “Up” 
  • Primary Tap: “Crocodile Rock”

2018-2019: 

  • Primary Ballet: “Fur Elise” 
  • Primary Hip Hop: “Jump”

Belonging Network

  • December 2019: Model, Burnaby, BC

Coursework

Lindbjerg Academy

  • Ballet (2022 – Ongoing)
  • Acro (2023 – Ongoing)
  • Musical Theater (2023 – Ongoing)
  • Hip Hop (2024 – Ongoing)
  • Tap (2024 – Ongoing)
  • Jazz (2024 – Ongoing)
  • Vocals (2024 – Ongoing)

Vela Academy of Movement

  • Ballet (2020 – 2022)

Lindbjerg Academy Workshops

  • Frozen (April 2024)
  • Rapunzel (April 2024)

Port Moody School of Dance (2018 – 2020)

  • Ballet
  • Tap
  • Hip Hop