Resume and Information
EDUCATION
Oakland University: Auburn Hills, Michigan (Fall 2019-Spring 2023)
o I graduated in the spring of 2023, from the Oakland University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, as well as a teaching certification in Dance Education.
o I also served as the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Freshman Representative of the D.A.N.C.E.R.S. Board within the department, throughout my time at OU.
Dance Nation Studio: Woodhaven, Michigan (Fall 2017-Spring 2019)
o Under studio direction of Tricia Daraban, I was part of the pre-professional company where I booked jobs within the commercial dance field as well as attended dance competitions. I trained here in ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and hip-hop.
Debbie Allen Dance Academy: Detroit, Michigan (Summer 2017)
o I spent the summer training under Debbie Allen and staff from Debbie Allen Dance Academy at a summer intensive program in Detroit, Michigan.
Sherry’s Academy of Dance: Carleton, Michigan (Summer 2011-Summer 2017)
o I trained in the studio’s competitive program directed by Sherry Blaha and Megan Conway in the styles of ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, modern, hip-hop, lyrical, and contemporary. I also attended many regional and national competitions at this location.
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Oakland Dance Theatre: Auburn Hills, Michigan (Fall 2019-Fall 2022)
o Worked with choreographers such as Christina Tasco, Elizabeth Riga, Stephanie Pizzo, Mary Murphy, Kaitlin Arena, Russell Tanenbaum, Bailey Allshouse, Craig Miller, and Shannon Gillen.
American College Dance Association: Kalamazoo, Michigan (Winter 2020)
o Performed “Intervolve” by Alexa Donnelly at the Formal Adjudication Concert.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Whirlwind Dance Company: Columbus, Ohio (Fall 2024-Present)
o Performed and Choreographed as a company member under the direction of Joshua Manculich.
Water Street Dance Milwaukee: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Summer 2023-Fall 2023)
o Performed as a trainee artist with the company under the direction of Morgan Williams.
Eisenhower Dance Detroit: Birmingham, Michigan (Summer 2022-Spring 2023)
o Worked as a student apprentice with the company under the direction of Stephanie Pizzo.
Take Root: Auburn Hills, Michigan (Summer 2021-Spring 2022)
o Worked as a student apprentice with the company under the direction of Ali Woerner.
Brighton Dance Festival: Brighton, Michigan (Summer 2019-Summer 2021)
o Served as an intern for the festival and assisted classes.
Art Lab J: Detroit, Michigan (Summer 2020)
o Worked as an intern for the company and student company under the direction of Joori Jung.
REFERENCES
- Christina Tasco (Former Company Member at Eisenhower Dance Detroit and Dance Professor at OU) – (586) 634-9048
- Kathy King (Director of Brighton Dance Festival and Kathy King Strategies Company) – (810) 423-6898
