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EDUCATION

Webster University, St. Louis, MO (December 2023)

Bachelor of Arts: Dance with a Modern Emphasis 

Capstone: “That’s so Gay… Gender and Sexuality Representation in Concert Dance and Why it Matters” 

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

Consuming Kinetics Dance Company – The Marcelle in St. Louis, MO

• April 2024: Performed “Bitch” “Kalopsia” and “cherry chapstick” in the concert Woman

American College Dance Association Regional Conference – St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN

• March 2024: “we shrivel in our uncertainty” choreographed by Josiah Gunderson was performed at the adjudicated concert and selected for the Gala at the conclusion of the conference

Webster University Creations Concert – Jean & Wells Hobler Center for Dance in Webster Groves, MO

• Fall 2023: performed a self choreographed solo and an improvisational piece

• Spring 2023: performed collaborative duet and an improvisational happening inspired by student art and music

• Fall 2022: performed a self choreographed solo and an improvisational piece

Webster University New Works Concert – Stage III in Webster Groves, MO 

• Fall 2023: Performed works by Malinda Crump, Josiah Gunderson, and Paige Van Nest

Webster University BFA Concerts – Stage III in Webster Groves, MO 

• Fall 2023: performed self-choreographed solo “(bitter)sweet”

• Fall 2022: performed in Works by Abbi LeBaube and Sam Schenkein

Space Station Summer Residency 2023 – St. Louis, MO

• Performed “Cloven” by Jacob Henns for three sold out shows

• Learned work from Jacob Henns over the course of 15 hours of rehearsal for

American Dance Festival 2023  – Duke University in Durham, NC

• Organized 14 volunteers to perform as protesters in a work by Abdel Salaam as a part of ADF’s Footprints Program

• Performed a self choreographed solo in the Intern and Summer Staff Showcase

Webster University Dance Ensemble – Stage III in Webster Groves, MO 

• Spring 2023: performed in works by Prince Lyons and Maggi Dueker

• Spring 2022: performed works by Michael Uthoff and Xi Zhao 

Dance St. Louis’ Lunch Break Dance Hour – Union Station in St. Louis, MO

• Fall 2022: performed a work by Michael Uthoff for the Regional Arts Commision

CHOREOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE

Consuming Kinetics Dance Company – St. Louis, MO (August 2023-Present)

• Set work “cherry chapstick” on the profession company for Woman

• Teen Contemporary work “not even a mouse” for the Winter and Warmth Concert

Webster University Creations Concert – Jean & Wells Hobler Center for Dance in Webster Groves, MO

• Fall 2023: “for the sake of it”

• Spring 2023: “anathema” 

• Fall 2022: “so much of us feels a bit like soggy socks” 

Webster University BFA Concerts – Stage III in Webster Groves, MO 

• “(bitter)sweet” 

• Created a soundscore personalized for the work

• Worked one one one with lighting designer and stage manager

American Dance Festival Intern and Summer Staff Showcase

• Summer 2023: “but you’re holding me like water in your hands”

Imagine Dance Project – Cottleville, MO (2020-Present)

• Ages 5-18

• Styles including contemporary, jazz, modern, and musical theatre

• Solos, duets, trios, small groups, and large groups

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Sharing Circle – St. Louis, MO (January 2024 - Present) Founder 

• Hosts weekly meetings for choreographers in the St. Louis area to share work for feedback, get composition prompts, and collaborate 

• Plans composition prompts for the group to study each month 

• Organizes running lists of festivals and grants to apply for, dance shows happening in St. Louis, and other resources 

Consuming Kinetics Dance Company (August 2023-Present) 

• Teaches youth and adult classes in contemporary, modern, jazz, and ballet

Imagine Dance Project – Cottleville, MO (2020-Present)

• Experience teaching modern, contemporary, ballet, and jazz to ages 5 to 18 

• pre-dance and introduction to dance teaching experience for ages 3-5

• Develops lesson plans, curriculum, and evaluations

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE 

Festival Company Manager: American Dance Festival (ADF) –  Durham, NC (March - August 2024) 

• Functions as the manager for 20+ companies/choreographers throughout their time at ADF

• Organizes transportation, housing, rehearsals, and community engagemenrts

• Negotiates and writes contracts for companies performing at ADF

• Oversees a team of interns and delegates tasks to them effectively

Performances Intern: American Dance Festival (ADF)  – Durham, NC (Summer 2023)

• Worked one on one with companies from across the country on the ins and outs of their time at the ADF including but not limited to: booking flights and lodging, reserving spaces, coordinating transportation, planning community events, working with tech crew on logistics

• Gained experience in a fast-paced work environment and displayed adaptability, commitment, and organization

• Exposure to non-profit contract work and wrote language on behalf of the ADF

• Handled financial records, payment request, and reimbursements 

Administrative/Marketing Assistant: Imagine Dance Project – Cottleville, MO (2020-Present)

• Planning payments, complex scheduling, and emailing customers

• Marketing experience such as making advertisements, running social media, and website management  

• Organizing Recitals for over 200 students by creating show orders, handling recital forms, ordering and coordinating t-shirts, and overseeing the shows

• Planning Summer Camps for ages 3-7 and Summer Intensives / Workshops for ages 7-18

• Customer service and advising experience 

SPECIAL DISTINCTIONS

FACT/SF 2024 Fieldwork Artist 

2023 Research Across Disciplines Presenter for Thesis - “That’s so Gay… Gender and Sexuality Representation in Concert Dance and Why it Matters”