Education
Dance Training
Awards
Leadership
Performing Experience
Teaching Experience
Choreography
Production Experience
Special Skills
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX 2013
BFA Ballet, Arts Administration Minor, University Honors, Cum Laude
GPA: 3.7
Coursework: Arts Administration, Accounting, Marketing, Management, Oral Communication, Production Design, Choreography, Leadership Studies
Texas Christian University, The School For Classical & Contemporary Dance, Fort Worth, TX
2009 - 2013
Trained under the direction of Li-Chou Cheng, Elizabeth Gillaspy, Michele Gifford
Boston Ballet School, Intensive Division, Boston, MA
2003 - 2009
• Trained under the direction of Tamara King, Laura Young, Kathleen Mitchell, Parren Ballard, Christopher Anderson
American Ballet Theatre, Summer Program, Orange County, CA
Summer 2006
Trained under the direction of Nancy Raffa
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Summer Program, Carlisle, PA
Summers 2005 - 2008
• Trained under the direction of Marcia Dale Weary, Lazlo Berdo
Dean’s List, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
May 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Leadership Scholar, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
May 2011
Dean’s Scholar, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
May 2009
Summer Program Coordinator, Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth, TX
February 2013 – present
• Coordinate Texas Ballet Theater’s summer intensive at TCU
• Serve as primary point of contact for students and parents concerning summer intensive
• Document and organize all student records
• Process all checks and money through Tessitura accounting system
Resident Advisor, Walnut Hill School For The Arts, Natick MA
May - August 2012
• Work in teams and independently to manage and supervise student life in residence halls and on campus
• Perform administrative work in office and throughout campus
• Organize and supervise student trips on and off campus
• Maintaine dormitory office and student documentation
• Serve as primary point of contact for students, parents and administrative staff
• Effectively prioritize work to reflect the needs of the students
Volunteer, Aids Outreach Center, Fort Worth, TX
September 2012-2013
Public Relations/Publicity Officer, Chi Tau Epsilon Honor Society, Fort Worth, TX
August 2010-May 2013
Student Ambassador, TCU John V. Roach Honors College, Fort Worth, TX
February 2010-May 2013
• Serve as a representative and leader of the John V. Roach Honors College
• Speak at Honors College Recruitment events about my experiences
• Train, instruct and test incoming ambassadors
Tour Guide, TCU John V. Roach Honors College, Fort Worth, TX
September 2010-May 2013
• Lead prospective students and parents on tours through Honors college facilities and residence halls
Ambassador to Eastern Europe, John V. Roach Honors College, Fort Worth, TX
July 2011
• Cultural Visions Study Abroad Scholarship
• Warsaw, Poland; Krakov, Poland; Budapest, Hungary; Prague, Czech Republic
Member, TCU Honors College Community Service Club, Fort Worth, TX
September 2009-May 2013
Scholar, TCU Leadership Program, Fort Worth, TX
2009-2011
• Seminars: Connections, Foundations of Leadership, Philosophy of Leadership, Ethical Leadership
Dance TCU, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
• “Allegro” (Li-Chou Cheng) Li-Chou Cheng; Corps: April 2013
• "Le Corsaire" (Marius Petipa) Li-Chou Cheng; Soloist: November 2012
• "Swan Lake" Act III (Marius Petipa) Li-Chou Cheng; Corps: March 2012
• “Never Again” (Lacey Taylor) Lacey Taylor; Soloist: December 2011
• "Serenade" (George Balanchine) Michele Gifford; Corps: November 2011
• "Elegie" (George Balanchine) Michele Gifford; Corps: March 2011
• “Resting Place” (Rachel Coad) Rachel Coad; Soloist; December 2010
• "La Fille Mal Gardee" (Heinz Spoerli) Li-Chou Cheng; Corps: November 2010
• "Raymonda" ACT III (Marius Petipa) Li-Chou Cheng; Variation I: March 2010
Grand Scientific Musical Theatre, Dallas, TX
Originated Work
"The Glitch" March 2010
Boston Ballet School Ensemble, Boston Ballet School, Boston, MA
• "Coppelia" Excerpts (Arthur Saint-Leon) Eldar Aliev; Corps: June 2009
• "Serenade" (George Balanchine) Kathleen Mitchell; Corps: June 2008
• "Swan Lake" Act II (Marius Petipa) Christopher Anderson; Big Swan: June 2007
American Ballet Theatre Summer Stage, American Ballet Theatre, Orange County, CA
Origintated Works
"Etudes n Excerpts" (Nancy Raffa) Nancy Raffa; August 2006
"Tideis In" (Nancy Raffa) Nancy Raffa; August 2006
Franklin Performing Arts Company, Franklin School for the Performing Arts, Franklin, MA
• "The Nutcracker" (Marius Petipa) Clyde Nantais; Snow Queen, Dew Drop, Snow Princess, Lead Arabian, Flower:
Winters 2006-2009
CIty Dance Outreach Program, Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth, TX
September 2013 - present
Support and maintain Texas Ballet Theater's mission to focus on broadening dance education in the community by developing inventive and creative programs
Provide introductory ballet training to students in various elemntary schools throughout the Dallas / Fort Worth area
Ballet Instructor, Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth, TX
May 2013 - present
Ballet instructor for adult open classes
Ballet Instructor, Express Dance, Milford, MA
June - August 2010
• Ballet and creative movement instructor for children ages 3-18 years
• Organize classes and prepared lesson plans daily
Teaching Methods Course, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
August -December 2011
• Study and analyze theories, methods and material of teaching dance with an emphasis on ballet
• Compose my personal statement of teaching
“At Close Distance"” 2013 Senior Capstone Concert, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
April 2013
“What Rises Can Fall” 2012 Senior Choreography Concert, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
December 2012
“Built Upon Sand" 2012 Junior Choreography Showcase, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
June 2012
“The Glitch” The Grand Scientific Musical Theatre, Dallas, TX
March 2010
Stage Manager, BodyArt Dance Company, Fort Worth, TX
December 2012
Lighting Designer, DanceTCU, Fort Worth, TX
December 2012, Apr il 2011
Soundboard Operator, Dance TCU, Fort Worth, TX
November 2010
• Strong skills in creativity, critical thinking and adapting to change.
• Skills in customer service, sales, promotion and organizing events and people.
• Experience working as part of a team while taking individual responsibility.
• Strong oral and written communication skills developed from promoting school events.
• Strong organizational skills and sense of responsibility.
• Experience caring for and working with children of all ages.
• CPR Certification
• Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Language skills: Basic Spanish comprehension and conversation skills.
Professional Dance Experience
Company Member, Avant Chamber Ballet, Dallas, TX
September 2013 - present