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Experience

May 2022-November 2022

Long Term Substitute

Decatur Classical School

Chicago, IL

Temporary assignment teacher for K-8 dance program within the Chicago Public Schools. Created developmentally appropriate sequential dance curriculum encompassing a variety of dance forms with a focus on Social-Emotional Learning. 

January 2022-April 2022

Long Term Substitute

District 205 - York High School

Elmhurst, IL

Dance Teacher for Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Dance classes. Developed and taught standards-based curricula in Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Improvisation and Choreography dance genres. Co-Directed and choreographed Winter Dance Concert for Advanced Dance students

September 2021-December 2021

Interim Director of SEL Programs

Mindful Practices 

Chicago, IL

Oversaw and implemented SEL initiatives, partnerships, and professional development. Developed and wrote SEL-based curriculum around CASEL’s five-point SEL framework. 

January 2014-September 2021

Education & Adaptive Dance Faculty Head (2017-2021)
Community Programs Manager (2014-2017)

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

Chicago, IL

  • Developed and facilitated training and professional development for teaching artists and CPS classroom teachers.

  • Lead Teaching Artist for in-school, studio, and adaptive dance (the Autism Project and Parkinson’s Project) programming

  • Worked independently and in collaboration with classroom teachers across 40+ Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to design standards-based dance integration curriculum scaffold to support differentiated learning and student voice.

  • Collaborated with The Art Institute of Chicago and the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum to design integrated dance curriculum and performance opportunities.

Education

2022-2024

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Pursuing a Master of Arts in Dance Education. 

Masters of Arts in Dance Education

Greensboro, NC

2020-2021

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Post-Baccalaureate 

Greensboro, NC

Post-Baccalaureate Degree in Dance Education with K-12 Licensure
GPA: 3.95

2003-2007

Ball State University

B.A. in Dance Performance

Muncie, IN

Bachelor of Arts
Departmental Major: Dance

Departmental Minor: Religious Studies

GPA: 3.48

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND
SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION
Culturally Responsive and Anti-Racist Trainings and Workshops

  • “DEL: Building an Anti-Racist Dance Classroom,” Dance Education Laboratory, NY, NY, 2 day workshop, January 2021

  • Anti-Bias, Anti-Racism in Education Workshop, Chicago Regional Organizing Against Racism,1 day training, December, 2018

  • Understanding and Analyzing Systemic Racism, Chicago Regional Organizing Against Racism, 3 day Training, August 2018
     

National Dance Education Organization, Online Professional Development Institute

  • Dance Education Laboratory (DEL) Essentials, Ann Biddle, Pass with Distinction, Jan. – May 2020

  • Choreographic Explorations in Dance Since 1953, Dr. Naima Prevots, Pass with Distinction, Jan – May 2019

  • Teaching Dance to Students with Disabilities, Dr. Teresa Purcell Cone, Pass with Distinction, Sept – Dec. 2018

  • Arts Integration: Re-envisioning the Creative Process, Marty Sprague, Pass with Distinction, May – Aug 2018

  • Foundations of Dance Pedagogy, Dr. Doug Risner, Pass with Distinction, Jan – May 2018
     

National Dance Education Organization Conference (October 4, 2018)

  • AXIS Dance Company’s Teaching Training in Integrated Dance, Intensive, Marc Brew

  • Connecting Somatic Knowledge to Dance Training, Intensive, Martha Eddy, Bill Evans

  • Planning Successful Lessons Across Grade Levels, Intensive, Anne Green Gilbert
     

Choreographic and Inclusive Dance Practices

  • Improvisation as a Tool for Dancemaking, workshop with Kristina Fluty, DePaul University, Chicago, IL June 8, 2017

  • BrainDance and Brain-Compatible Dance Education Intensive with Terry Goetz, Chicago, IL, February 23 & 24, 2017

  • Midwest Convening on Physically Integrated Dance, Access Living, Chicago, IL, October 1, 2016

  • Physical Disability and the Inclusive Dance Class, Dance Education Laboratory at the 92 Street Y, NYC, NY, May 7, 2016

  • “Understanding Autism: An Overview for Parents and Professionals”, RCADD, November 19, 2014

  • Laban for A Day, workshop with Kristina Fluty, July 13, 2014

  • Laban/Bartenieff Fundamentals workshop with Janice Meaden, 2012

  • Dancing from the Inside Out, workshop with Molly Shanahan, 2009

  • Personal Movement Practice, workshop with Molly Shanahan, 2009

PERFORMANCE, CHOREOGRAPHIC &
ARTISTIC COLLABORATOR EXPERIENCE

Choreographer, 2008-Present

  • Synapse Arts – New Works, Commissioned Choreography, Chicago, IL   (2017)

  • Waltzing Mechanics “El Stories,” Chicago, IL   (2016)

  • Semiotic Gallery, Chicago, IL  (2015)                                                                                                          

  • Still Inspired, Links Hall, Chicago, IL (2014)                                                                                                 

  • Chicago Freelance Dance, Chicago, IL (2010-2012)                                                                                    Co-Creator, Director, Producer and Choreographer: The mission of Chicago Freeland Dance was to create a safe and encouraging space for dancers and choreographers to workshop ideas and engage in the creative process while providing the opportunity to network and build relationships. The collective provided discounted rehearsal space for over 30 choreographers, performance opportunity for 75 dancers, and supported rehearsal space for 4 emerging choreographers.  

  • Dance Chicago, Chicago, IL  (2010)                                                                                                             
     

Performer & Collaborator, August 2008-Present

Performer with professional dance and theatre companies, and independent choreographers. Works independently and with a team to create choreography and complete administrative and marketing tasks.


DANCE PERFORMANCE

  • Synapse Arts Collective  (2011-2016)                                                                                                          

    • MCA Chicago Main Stage, The Dance Center Columbia College Chicago, Links Hall, Hamlin Park, TEK Box (MN)

  • Still Inspired, Links Hall, Chicago, IL  (2014)                                                                                                

  • Chicago Freelance Dance, Lou Conte Dance Studio, Chicago, IL (2010-2012)                                       

  • Chicago Dancemakers Forum (Joy Davis) Chicago, IL  (2011)                                                                   

  • Harvest Dance Festival, Ruth Page Center for the Arts, Chicago, IL (2011)                                            

  • Dance Chicago, Stage 773, Chicago, IL  (2010)                                                                                                    

THEATRE AND FILM PERFORMANCE

  • Funtime Comedy- Improv and Sketch Comedy Troup, Chicago, IL (2008-2012)

  • “Right” – Short Film, “Allison” – lead female character (2010)

  • “The Weight” Original play, “Debbie” – lead female character, Chicago, IL  (2009)                                       

Volunteer & Memberships

VOLUNTEER
Ballet 5:8, Board of Directors: Secretary, September 2015-November 2017

First Free Church of Chicago:

Women’s Ministry Team, Co-Leader and Administrator, November 2018-Present
Worship Arts, Collaborator and Dance Facilitator, 2011- Present

Children and Families Ministries, Curriculum Coordinator and Teacher,

June 2012 – August 2018

 

MEMEBERSHIPS

National Dance Education Organization
Illinois Dance Education Organization

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