CantabTalent.com

Helen Scales

admin — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:53:18 +0000

Helen’s love of science and the oceans was demonstrated by her choice of undergraduate and graduate degrees while at St. John’s. Her love of diving and divemaster status led her to pursue projects on reef fish, marine biology, and conservation; her PhD thesis on live reef fish trade in Malaysia then gave her a taster of science communication. She helped set up a science show on Cambridge University Radio, and went on to present on Radio 4 and the BBC’s The Naked Scientists show.
Having written science articles for Varsity, Helen went on to write for Geographical magazine and National Geographic, and has just been signed by Penguin books in the USA, to write her first book, a creative non-fiction about seahorses.

As if the acadmic, scientific, and literary talents weren’t enough, Helen also paints marine life in various media, and is now diving into the world of underwater photography.

Dan Silverstein

admin — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:22:15 +0000

Dan co-founded the band Emunah with Darren Turze in 2003, and they have been getting bigger and better every year. The band won Cambridge SCA’s Battle of the Bands in 2005, and are progressing from UK gigs and festivals to the international scene. Dan is the lead MC, writing the lyrics for the world/drum’n'bass/hip-hop band’s songs.
In 2006, he set up PsychoSemitic, a series of club nights bringing people together to enjoy world bands, DJs, live art and dancing.

Sarah Sandford

admin — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 20:52:51 +0000

Sarah has found success in the Cambridge Acoustic scene, having polished her singing at Jesus College’s Acousto evenings, run by Reuben Bard-Rosenberg, who plays guitar with her. Reuben and Sarah have performed at countless acoustic nights and May Balls, as well as further afield. They’re planning a visit to a recording studio, so come back later to hear more of their songs. Sarah’s pure voice isn’t her only talent – she has written her own songs, and taught herself the guitar to perform them herself, or accompanying Reuben. And to top it all, she has the looks and style of a model – no wonder she’s looking to take her top class degree to London’s advertising and ideas agencies.

Megan Prosser

admin — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 11:23:00 +0000

During Megan’s degree, she has acted in, directed, choreographed and danced in so many productions that you may be forgiven for thinking that she actually lives in the ADC. Though she will in fact be working at the ADC as the marketing director now that she’s graduated. Tremendously bubbly and confident, she’ll achieve anything she sets her mind to, with her talent, looks and experience.

All photographs by Claude Schneider

Zoe Owen

admin — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:58:21 +0000

When I was first told that Zoe sang quite well, I wasn’t prepared for the aural sensation that she delivered. The pure tone of her voice is unexpected but absolutely mesmerising; she also writes her own songs and performs them herself. Zoe could often be found performing at Jesus College’s Acousto, or exploiting the wonderful acoustics of the spiral staircase by her room in Caius.

She’s recently turned her talents to photography, and has already proven herself to have an eye for composition, and an interest in a wide range of genres, including sport, portraits, and performances.

One can only presume that her international career will provide her with ample photographic and musical opportunities.

Zoe Owen – Self-Portrait

Water Polo: Caius vs Fitz

Prometheus Fire Troupe

Alice in Wonderland

Matt Doughty

admin — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 20:44:56 +0000

Matt can often be found on the Cam towpath with camera in hand, photographing Bumps or the Lightweights crew; or on the touchline of college or Varsity sports matches. From the quantity of photographs on display in Matt’s CantabPhotos portfolio, one would think that he’s single-handedly taking on JET photographic for sports coverage in Cambridge.

Lent Bumps 2007

Athletics Winter Cuppers

Half Dome, Yosemite National Park

Samuel Green

admin — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:26:30 +0000

Samuel Green is a shining example of what can be achieved while at Cambridge, achieving a first class degree while presenting a leading radio show, recording rap CDs, and being a mover and shaker in the Jewish community. Here is a list of his achievements:

Listed in Varsity’s ‘Talent List’ of 100 most talented Cambridge students (2006).
Listed in The Jewish Chronicle’s ‘Power 100’ list of individuals with most influence on British Jewry (2007).
Chief Executive of FZY, international youth organisation (2006-2007).
Performs Zionist hip-hop rap as Antithesis, raised over £3,000 for charity through sales of his CD.
Founder, presenter and producer of Kol Cambridge, on Cambridge University Radio, receiving by far the largest online audience of any show, with listeners and podcast downloads from across the world.
Written for TCS and Contraband magazine.

Samuel with his star CUJS guest speaker, Caprice

Antithesis in the CUR Studio

Vaughan Alicia Watts

admin — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:42:18 +0000

A talented dancer and choreographer, Vaughan has been involved in countless productions, including the recent Cambridge University Contemporary Dance Workshop shows Elemental and Variations (both in 2007), and Touch in 2006.

Vaughan’s stunning fire choreography for Elemental

Dancing in Touch

Dancing in Elemental

James Appleton

admin — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:29:24 +0000

Already an impressive photographer, with a portfolio of landscapes, architecture, and sport, James’ post-graduation plans involved travelling around northern regions, including Iceland, Scandinavia, and northern Britain, collecting images of the magnificent sights along the way. He has been photo editor for “The Cambridge Student” newspaper, Vice-President of Girton JCR, achieved a First class degree, an has also coxed the Women’s Blue Boat.

A sample of James’ photography:

Rebecca Pitt

admin — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:16:07 +0000

Rebecca has been in countless ADC productions, and with her striking features and flowing curls, is a natural model. Not content with just being a performer, she is also an excellent portrait painter.