Chrina Van Staden

I graduated in 2022 with a four year BA-degree in Fine Art at the University of Cape Town. My plan is to study towards a master’s degree in art therapy. In preparation for this, I want to take up community care and support work as to gain experience in contributing to person-centred, high-quality care that makes a difference in the lives of vulnerable people. 

Looking out for the interests and well-being of people is very important to me and I like working with people. For example, I taught dance to children aged 6 to 15 during afternoons of my grade 12 year in high school. I work diligently and reliably. I treasure sincere, steady and mutually trusting relationships and approach people with an attempt to understand what their lives and challenges are about. 

Co-chairperson of Silent Auction Committee                              January 2022 - December 2022

Michaelis School of Art, University of Cape Town                                                 Cape Town, SA

The Silent Auction Committee was responsible for fundraising towards their graduate show and obtaining artwork donations from renowned artists and Michaelis School of art graduates.

Volunteer work: painting a tuberculosis mural                                                      January 2022

Stellenbosch University                                                                                         Stellenbosch, SA

• Painting a continual mural over four large pot boxes in collaboration with the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Stellenbosch University to raise TB awareness in the Kraaifontein affected community.

Internship at Dionysus Sculpture Works Creative Studio and Foundry          December 2019

Dionysus Sculpture Works                                                                                             Pretoria, SA

Internship under supervision of its founder, the artist Angus Taylor.

• The work included the bronze casting process ranging from mould making, wax casting, welding to patination.

Dance teacher                                                                                January 2018 – December 2018

Alethia’s School of Dance                                                                                             Pretoria, SA

• Taught Hip-Hop dance to children aged 6 – 15 for South African Body of Dance exams (SABOD)
• Taught Modern dance to children aged 6 – 13 for South African Body of Dance exams (SABOD)
• Choreographed and coached Modern duets for ‘Stars of Tomorrow Performing Arts Championships’.
• Choreographed and coached Hip Hop groups and duets for the competition, ‘Battle of the Giants All Styles Dance Sport Festival’.

• BA in Fine Art (Four years Honours equivalent) at the University of Cape Town (2019-2022).
• South African Body of Dance Hip-Hop and Modern Pre-Associate teacher qualification (2017).