Profile            

Bachelor of Fine Arts, emphasis on Ballet performing and teaching, classical ballet teacher with over 14 years of professional experience including directing, coordinating, and co-founding Educational Outreach Programs. Classical and Contemporary Ballet Choreographer with over 15 years of experience setting new works on professional dance companies, universities, and dance studios. Currently studying to obtain a MFA in Dance, projected graduation, June, 2020

*Awarded Career Transition for Dancers Graduate Scholarship

*Awarded the Worcester Educational Development Foundation the Distinguished Alumni & Friends of the Worcester Public Schools Achievement Award in 2014 

Teaching Experience

 

Adjunct Professor: Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ. Spring, 2019

  • Professor for online course Dance Appreciation

Adjunct Professor: Chapman University, Orange CA. 2017-Present

  • Classical Ballet Technique

Faculty, Ballet: California School of the Arts-San Gabriel Valley, Duarte, CA. 2017-Present

  • Classical Ballet Technique
  • Men’s ballet Technique
  • Pas de Deux Technique

Faculty, Ballet: Pasadena Dance Theater, Pasadena, CA.  2018-Present

  • Faculty, Boy’s Ballet Technique

Faculty, Ballet: Elements Dance Space, Pasadena, CA. 2018-Present

  • Classical Ballet Technique  
  • Beginner Pointe                                                                 

Faculty, Ballet: Elite Dance Academy of Orange County, Orange, CA. 2017-Present          

  • Classical Ballet Technique
  • Pas de Deux Technique                                                           

Adjunct Professor: Dean College and Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance, Franklin, MA. 2012-2014, 2016-2017

  • Classical Ballet Technique
  • Ballet Pas de Deux Technique
  • Guest Teacher for Summer Dance Intensive, Classical Ballet Technique

Adjunct Professor: Salve Regina University, Newport, RI. 2016-2017

  • Classical Ballet Technique

Faculty, Ballet: Ballet Arts Worcester (B.A.W., Inc.),Worcester, MA. 2006-2014, 2016-2017

  •  Classical Ballet Technique and choreographer for annual performances
  • Assistant Coordinator and founder of B.A.W., Inc.’s Girl Scout Program, Hanover Theater’s children’s ballet series, and Worcester County Dance Festival, including program& curriculum development.

Ballet Master: Island Moving Company (IMC) Professional Contemporary Ballet Company, Newport, RI. 2012-2014,2016-2017

  • Teaching Company class and rehearsing professional company dancers

Faculty, Ballet, (Guest Teacher): Sally McDermott’s Dance Centers, Auburn, MA. 2016-2017, (2013)

  • Classical Ballet Technique

Faculty, Ballet: Cathy Taylor School of Dance, Auburn, MA. 2016-2017

  • Classical Ballet Technique
  • Beginner Pointe
  • Advance Pointe

Guest Teacher: Red Shoe Dance Company, Aberdeen, Hong Kong 2014-2015

  • Guest Teacher for the Pre-Professional Program, Classical Ballet Technique
  • Contemporary Dance

Faculty, Ballet, (Guest Teacher/Choreographer): Paula Meola’s Dance and Performing Arts, Inc. (PMD), Sterling, MA. 2009-2014, (2016-2017)

  • Classical Ballet Technique
  • Pointe and Variations
  • Contemporary Dance

Guest Teacher: Festival Ballet Providence Center for Dance Education, Providence, RI.

Summer Dance Program, Choreography Composition 2010

Substitute Teacher, Classical Ballet Technique 2008-2010

Assistant Teacher, Pas de Deux Technique 2004-2006

Additional Professional Experience

Director of Educational Outreach: Festival Ballet Providence (FBP), Providence RI. 2010-2011

  • Directed the artistic collaboration with regional non-profits and educational establishments for outreach programming.
  • Directed and managed all existing educational outreach programs involving local schools and the Rhode Island community.  Programs at FBP include Adaptive Dance (dance classes for children with Down Syndrome),Discover Dance, and a national-pilot inclusive dance program.
  • Established and managed residency programs, master classes and specialty workshops, including initiating the residency program with Trinity Academy of the Performing Arts.  

Audition Committee: Denver School of the Arts, Denver, CO. 2018

  • Ballet teacher and on the committee for auditioning prospective students

Judge: Utah Dance Fest, Logan, UT. 2003-2004

  • Assest and awarded competitors 

Education

Master Of Fine Arts, in Dance: Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ. 2018-2020

  • Currently in School and predicted to Graduate in June, 2020

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Emphasis in Ballet Performing and Teaching: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. 2000-2004 

  • First undergraduate to choreograph for Utah Ballet Productions
  • First Undergraduate to MC Utah Ballet’s Educational Lectures and Demonstrations for public school performances

High School Graduate:Burncoat Senior Magnet High School, Worcester, MA. 1996-2000

Student: Performing Arts School of Worcester (Worcester Youth Ballet dancer), Worcester, MA. 1990-2000 

*Additional information & references furnished upon request