Paloma Hendry-Hodsdon

Art Department Assistant · Costume Department · Runner · Performer

📞 +61 447 222 711

📍 Perth & Sydney (Local)

📧 hendryhodsdon@gmail.com

IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12676321

📸 Instagram: @_paloma_hh

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Paloma Hendry-Hodsdon is a multi-skilled screen and stage professional with extensive experience across television production, live performance and behind-the-scenes crew roles.

A classically trained ballet dancer, Paloma has recently completed her tenure with Singapore Ballet and is now returning to Australia to pursue broader opportunities across film, television and the arts.

Coming from a theatre family and having worked BTS on productions from a young age, Paloma brings a strong, practical understanding of on-set environments — both in front of and behind the camera.

Best known for her work with The Wiggles, Paloma not only performed across multiple productions, but also contributed behind the scenes in Costume, Art Department and Set Construction. Her versatility and reliability led to the creation of an original character specifically for her — “Paloma the Mermaid.”

Paloma is a team-first operator — she steps in where needed, supports the crew, and delivers without ego. And if that means being a unicorn for the production, she’s a unicorn — and yes, that has genuinely been part of the job.

PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE

The Wiggles Productions (2014–2023)

Paloma worked across television, live touring and studio productions in both crew and performance capacities.

Crew Roles:

• Costume Assistant

• Art Department Assistant

• Set Construction Assistant (Ready, Steady, Wiggle! – 2022)

• Art Department Assistant – Set Construction (Ready, Set, Go)

• Runner

• Scenic Painting

• Wardrobe & Production Support

• Driver (full licence)

Performer Roles:

• Paloma the Mermaid (character created specifically for her)

• Shirley Shawn the Unicorn

• Dorothy the Dinosaur

• Teddy Bear / Feather Bears

• Wiggly Performer

Additional Production Experience

Singapore Grand Prix (2022)

Set Construction Assistant

• Worked on large-scale set builds for a major international event

• Operated within fast-paced, high-pressure production timelines

• Collaborated across departments to deliver complex build requirements

PERFORMANCE & DANCE

Professional Ballet Dancer – Singapore Ballet (2023–2026)

• Performed in full-length productions and international repertoire

• Worked closely with choreographers and creative teams

• Maintained elite technical and performance standards

Selected Repertoire:

Swan Lake · Sleeping Beauty · Don Quixote · Cinderella · Nutcracker · Romeo & Juliet · Serenade (Balanchine)

SCREEN CREDITS

The Wiggles: Ready, Steady, Wiggle! (2021–2023) – TV Series

Performer (65 episodes)

The Wiggles: Fruit Salad Big Show (2022) – Video

The Wiggles: Specials (2020–2022) – TV Series

Wiggly Fruit Salad (2022) – TV Series

The Wiggles: Fruit Salad TV (2021) – TV Series

The Wiggles: Lullabies with Love (2021) – Video

The Wiggles: Meet the Orchestra! (2015) – Video

Ballet Dancer

TEACHING & INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

• Royal Academy of Dance Registered Teacher (CBTS, ARAD)

• Ballet teaching across NSW & VIC

• Choreography and performance coaching

• Experience working with children and ensemble productions

INDUSTRY & BRAND EXPERIENCE

• Ambassador – Bloch Dancewear, Studio 7 Dancewear, Sinjojo Jewellery

• Experience in brand representation and content creation

• Strong visual and performance presence for screen and commercial work

KEY SKILLS

• Costume & Wardrobe Support

• Art Department & Set Construction

• On-Set Support (Runner)

• Performance & Movement Direction

• Scenic Painting

• Team Collaboration & Adaptability

• High-Performance Work Ethic

• Experience in Television, Touring & Live Production

PRODUCTION VALUE

Paloma offers productions:

• A crew member who understands performance and set dynamics

• Hands-on experience across Costume, Art Department and Set Construction

• A strong work ethic grounded in elite dance training

• Flexibility to move between departments as required

• A calm, reliable and team-focused presence on set

Her unique combination of performance and technical experience makes her a highly adaptable and valuable addition to any production.

AVAILABILITY

Available as local hire in:

• Perth

• Sydney

Available for Film, Television, Commercial and Live Productions.