dance
From exploring concepts through interdisciplinary movement to performing across the country, globe and here in Chicago, dance is at the center of everything I do.
Intensive Training:
Technical & artistic development with professional companies across the country
The Cambrians (2017)
Instructors: Benjamin Wardell, Melinda Myers, Tony Orrico
Techniques: ballet, low-fly, yoga, improvisation and contemporary
Duet developed using "Remixing" to adapt previous choreography
NW Dance Project (2017)
Instructors: Sam Campbell, Elijah Labay, Lindsey McGill, Franco Nieto, Andrea Parson, Ching Ching Wong
Rep: Patrick Delcroix's "Drifting Thoughts"; original work by Elijah Labay
Arts Advocacy:
Written and visual content generation to promote performance from the wings
Media & Communications
THE YARD
May-Sept 2018
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Document weekly performances
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Create weekly promo videos
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Devise, film, edit fundraising mini-doc
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Manage social media accounts
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Act as sole onsite media expert
LOYOLA CHICAGO
Marketing & Communications
2016-2018: Founding Dance Associate
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Document rehearsals, classes & performances
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Expand Dance program's presence via social media, posters, emails & personal networks
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Manage social media accounts
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Execute general administrative duties
SOM-HI DANZA
Admin & Rehearsal Direction
2016: Studio Assistant (Barcelona, Spain)
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Document classes & rehearsals for social media
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Direct rehearsals & assist dancers backstage
CHICAGO DANCEMAKERS FORUM
Public Relations & Communications
2017-2018
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Research grant, residency & professional development opportunities for dance artists
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Manage social media
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Develop/plan public programs and events for artists
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Build networks with local artists in-person
LOYOLA DANCE HONORS SOCIETY
Event Planning & Administration
2015-2018: Vice President
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Create events & public programs for dance majors
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Collaborate & communicate with other arts orgs
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Lead other executive officers, delegate tasks
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Manage blog
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Coordinate large groups of people