Dancing Over 30
Werk.
A Collection of Receipts
Education
International Dunham Technique Certification
Year 3 Candidate
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Wayne State University -Detroit, MI
Expected Graduation, May 2025
Master of Arts
Theatre and Dance - Teaching Artistry
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Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI
August 2005 - June 2011
Bachelor of Arts
Dance Performance
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Professional Development
September 2024
National Dance Education Organization 2024 National Conference - Seattle, WA
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Presenter - Embodied Pedagogy: Jazz Dance as American History
July 2023, 2024
International Dunham Technique Conference and Intensive - Ohio State University​
July 2022
International Dunham Technique Intensive - Southern Indiana University
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Educator Track
July 2022
American Dance Festival - Duke University
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Educator Workshop w/ Gerri Houlihan
May 2022
2022 Generative Dancer Workshop: The Radical Act of Being - Urban Bush Women (Virtual)
July 2021
Jazz Power Institute Conference - Lehman College (Virtual)
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Sourcing Jazz for Cultural Relevance, Social Emotional Learning, and Creative Tools
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Reconnecting Music and Dance - A More Holistic Jazz Pedagogy
July 2020
Horton Pedagogy Workshop - Ailey Extension (Virtual)
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Session 1 and Session 2
July 2014
The PULSE Teacher Workshop - New York, NY
January 2011
International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance - Los Angeles, CA
Company Work
2023
Urban Bush Women - Community Care Chorus - Co-Directors: Chanon Judson & Mame Diarra Speis; Site Responsive Storytelling
2019 - Present
Intertwine Movement Collective - Company Member - Director: Zandria Lucas; Contemporary Modern
2017 - 2019
Ballet Edge Detroit - Company Member - Director: Angel Lavery; Classical and Contemporary Ballet
2016 - 2018
White Werx - Artist - Choreographer: Marcus White; Contemporary Modern, Vogue, House
2016 - 2018
A Company of Dancers - Dancer - Choreographer: Paulette Brockington; Jazz, Contemporary Modern
2010 - 2011
Wellspring Cori Terry and Dancers - Guest Artist - Choreographer: Cori Terry; Modern: Hawkins Technique
1996 - 1997
Oyu Oro (Fiesta en el Batey) - Guest Artist - Choreographer: Danys La Mora Perez; Afro-Cuban Folklore
Arts Education Work
2021 - present
Northfield Mount Hermon School -Teaching Artist
Guide students in their exploration of social responsibility, artistic expression, and self-actualization through the study of advanced and intermediate Honors Ballet Technique and Theory as well as beginning Jazz. Train, direct and compose work for the Junior Dance Company. Partner with other teaching artists to produce three dance concerts per year. "Engage [students'] intellect, compassion, and talents, empowering them to act with humanity and purpose."
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2011 - 2021
Motor City Dance Factory - Instructor/Company Director
Teach ballet and jazz to beginning to advanced level dancers. Choreograph dances for competitions and showcases throughout season. Coordinate performances and competitions for company members. Recital planning, production, and execution. Evaluate progress of students to determine proper placement for upcoming season.
2017
White Werx Residency: University of North Carolina - Charlotte - White Werx Director’s Assistant
Assist Company Director in developing, teaching, and rehearsing choreography and teach master class to dance department students.
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2017
White Werx Residency: Eastern Michigan University - White Werx Rehearsal Director
Assist Company Director in teaching original choreography. Rehearse original work for upcoming performances on behalf of White Werx. Oversee student work and report progress to university faculty
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2016
University Prep - After School Dance Instructor
Introduce students (grades 9 - 12) to movement fundamentals of ballet and lyrical. Choreograph and rehearse dances for school performances.
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2016
White Werx Residency: Oakland University - Rehearsal Director
Audition dancers and cast piece on behalf of White Werx. Teach and rehearse piece for upcoming performances on behalf of White Werx. Oversee student work and report progress to university faculty
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2015
PACE Academy - After School Dance Instructor
Introduce students (grades 1 - 5) to different movement styles. Choreograph dance for final performance.
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2015
Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit First Stage Summer Camp - Director of Dance
Introduce campers (ages 5-12) to different movement styles. Choreograph dances for final performance. Direct rehearsals for culminating musical performance.
Commissioned Works
2019
The Legacy Gala Sponsored by Fiat Chrysler African American Network - Movement Coordinator/Choreographer
2018
Rosedale Park Players: Shrek the Musical - Choreographer
2018
The Legacy Gala Sponsored by Fiat Chrysler African American Network - Freelance Dancer/Choreographer
2017
Rosedale Park Players: Sister Act - Choreographer
Performance/Professional Experience
2023 - Haint Blu (Urban Bush Women) - Community Care Chorus
2020 - Black Joy & Healing Through Art (BLM Detroit Chapter) - Freelance Dancer
2019 - Governor's Service Awards - Freelance Dancer
2019 - ConteXture: Communitas - Guest Performer
2019 - Detroit dance Exchange - Freelance Dancer
2018 - RISE: University of Michigan, Flint - Freelance Dancer
2016 - Black Bottom Paradise (Musical) - Freelance Dancer
2016 - Tidal Wave (White Werx Carr Center Residency) - Dancer: White Werx
2016 - Regeneration - Dancer: A Company of Dancers
2016 - Dance! At the DIA - Freelance Dancer
2014 - Broken Mirrors: Bullies and Bystanders - Freelance Dancer
2007 - ScreamFest 07’ Tour - Freelance Dancer
2006 - 2008 - Greektown Casino Presents: Velocity - Freelance Dancer/Vocalist
2006 - 2007 - Western Dance Project (WMU Department of Dance) - Student Dancer
2006 - Scream V Tour - Freelance Dancer
Additional Skills
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Acting, Singing, Teaching, Choreographing, Backstage and Crew Work, Computer Skills, Administrative Skills, Instrumental Music Background