With over fifteen years of dance training and performance, I’ve developed my own cherishment and identity in the art of choreographing. Within the past six years my choreography could be seen on competition, studio, and concert stages, and was even showcased at the American College Dance Association 2022 South-Central Conference. I seek to inspire and impact with the possibilities of choreographic development, as well as continuing to be an active listener and participator within the dance community.

 

Education and training

 

BS       Theatre and Dance                                                                      May 2023

           Lamar University, Beaumont, TX.

           Minor in American Sign Language

 

Trained in Jazz, Tap, Modern, Contemporary, Ballet Folklorico, and Aerial Dance, as well as studied Dance Composition, Theatre Design, Production Management, and Arts Management Marketing.

 

Awards

 

Helen and Larry Rose dance award for Outstanding Aerialist                                 2023

Lamar University

Scholarship award granted by generous dance enthusiasts and donors

Helen and Larry Rose. 

 

Miss Mary Alice Memorial Scholarship in Dance                                                2022

Lamar University

In memorial of Mary Alice Ingram Callahan owned and operated

the Ingram School of Dance in Orange, Texas for 52 years.

 

Friends of the Arts Scholarship                                                                         2022

Lamar University

Granted by the Friends of the Arts – an organization that

brings awareness raises funds for the College of Fine Arts and

Communication at Lamar University.

 

Most Improved Veteran Award                                                                         2021

Lamar University Dance Team

Voted most improved veteran by the 2020-2021 team.

 

Most Improved Rookie Award                                                                         2020

Lamar University Dance Team

Voted most improved rookie by the 2019-2020 team.

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Hollywood Dance Experience Rising Star and Lifetime Scholarship                         2017

Hollywood Dance Experience National Convention.

Awarded by convention director and owner Michael McBain and audition panel for dancing, work ethic, and classroom assistance.

 

Research Presentations

 

Develop-Mental – Annual Exhibition of Undergraduate Research                            2022

And Creative Activities Expo, 2022 Conference

Lamar University, Beaumont, TX.

 

Choreography

 

 Bye the Standards of whom? – Lamar University Theatre and Dance                       2022

Student Applied Choreography Show, “Controlled Chaos” – Lamar University

Theatre, Beaumont, TX. Ensemble performance by Brittany Gonzales, Ashley

Hawkins, Adamari Lopez, Karla Figueroa, and Serinity Schmitt.

 

Mi Hatt Chan – Lamar University Theatre and Dance Student Applied                     2022

Choreography Show, “Catch and Release” – Lamar University Theatre,

Beaumont, TX. Ensemble performance by Brittany Gonzales, Ashley Hawkins,

Neiyah Hethington, and Jayda Winters.

 

Develop-Mental – duet first performed by Mia Paul and Tyzhane Babineaux             2021

in the Fall 2021 Lamar University Theatre and Dance student Applied

Choreography show, “Reinvention”. Then chosen as student piece to represent

Lamar University at the American College Dance Association 2022 South-Central Conference for adjudication from KT Niehoff, James Sutton and Helanius Wilkins,

as well as to performed in the Lamar University 2022 Spring Unleashed Faculty

Concert and Annual Lamar University Undergraduate Research and

Creative Activities Expo – all performances in Beaumont, TX. and all 2022

performances by Mia Paul and Ashley Hawkins.

 

Consulting Contact – Lamar University Theatre and Dance Student                          2021

Applied Choreography Show, “Dancers Among Us” – Site Specific

Performance at Lamar University, Beaumont, TX. Solo performance

by Katie Medicis.

 

Performance

 

“Artist For Hope” – Aimed Dance Company member.                               2022 – 2025

Performed Strong Moves Slow, choreographed by Amy Elizabeth (2022),

Distancia, choreographed by Elisabetta Minutoli and Can You Tie These For

Me?, choreographed by Laura Harrell (2023), Hive, choreographed by Lilly

Thurman and Repeat Back to Me, choreographed by Natalie Katz (2024),

Re:Rosas: In Session, choreographed by Amy Elizabeth – Rosas Remix

Project (2025). San Jancinto College South Marie Spence Flickinger Fine

Arts Theatre, Pasadena, TX.

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“Austin Dance Festival” – Aimed Dance Company member.                                   2024

Performed Hive, choreographed by Lilly Thurman. Long Center,

Austin, TX. 

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"The Symphony of Southeast TX Spring Soiree" - performing                                   2024

Bridgerton inspired works choreographed by Golden Wright with

the live accompaniment of the Symphony of Southeast TX.

Downtown Event Centre, Beaumont, TX.

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“Aimed Dance Summer Fest” – Aimed Dance Company member.               2022 – 2023

Three weeks of concerts, “Opening Concert”, “Festival Showcase”, and

“Closing Concert”, performing works by Amy Elizabeth, Elisabetta Minutoli,

Laura Harrell, Jessie Ferguson, Morgan Sandlin, Lilly Thurman, Natalie Katz,

and Giada Jiang. Lamar University Theatre, Beaumont, TX.

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“Dance Unleashed” – Lamar University Theatre and Dance Annual              2021 – 2023

Spring Faculty Concert. Performed works by Marlana Doyle, Travis

Prokop, Amy Elizabeth, Lucy Arrington, and Dr. Golden Wright.

Lamar University Theatre, Beaumont, TX.

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“Fall and Recovery” – Lamar University Theatre and Dance Annual              2019 – 2022

Fall Faculty Concert. Performed works by Harrison Guy, Micaela Moreno,

Travis Prokop, Amy Elizabeth, Lucy Arrington, and Dr. Golden Wright.

Lamar University Theatre, Beaumont, TX.

 

“Barnstorm Dance Fest” – Aimed Dance Company member.                                  2022

Performed Echo, choreographed by Amy Elizabeth. MATCH Houston,

Houston, TX.

 

Gala Concert – American College Dance Association South-Central Conference       2022

Performed Effeminate Touch choreographed by Travis Prokop which was

chosen by adjudicators out of thirty-six works to be one of eleven in the

Gala Concert. Lamar University Theatre, Beaumont, TX.

 

“HOMECOMING: Aimed Unplugged” – Aimed Dance Company member.             2022

Performed evening length work featuring six works from a span of 30 years

of Choreographer and Artistic director Amy Elizabeth’s life. Lamar University

Studio Theatre, Beaumont, TX.

 

“Dance Preview” – Lamar University Theatre and Dance                                        2021

A preview of the 2021 Spring Unleashed Faculty Concert performed for

the city of Beaumont as well as Lamar University. Performed works

choreographed by Marlana Doyle and Travis Prokop. Jefferson Theatre,

Beaumont, TX. Studio Theatre, Beaumont, TX.

 

“More Than a Number” – Lamar University Dance Team Member                           2021

Performed works choreographed by Brixey Blankenship-Cozad, Victoria

Brown, and Kerri DeHart. Lamar University Theatre, Beaumont, TX.

 

TDEA Collegiate Showcase – Lamar University Dance Team Member                      2020

Texas Dance Educators Association Convention. Performed work by

Victoria Brown and Brixey Blankenship-Cozad. Houston Marriot Marquis,

Houston, TX.

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Teaching

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Aimed Dance Summer Festival – Pre/Professional                                                2024

performance track instructor. Restaging "Word of Mouth"

choreographed by Amy Elizabeth. Beaumont, TX.

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Lamar University – Dance Appreciation guest                                                      2023

instructor for Travis Prokop.                              

Teaching Jazz dance style. Beaumont, TX.

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Dance Attitudes – Studio Instructor and Choreographer                            2022 – Present

Teaching Jazz, Tap, Hip-hop, and Pointe to ages ranging from

four to eighteen. Beaumont, TX.

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City Dance Center – Studio Instructor and Choreographer                        2020 – Present

Teaching Jazz, Tap, Hip hop, and Contemporary to ages ranging

From eight to eighteen. Beaumont, TX.

 

Internships

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Aimed Dance – Arts Management Marketing                                                    2021  Compiled and strategically planned out content strategies, facilitated, filmed,

and edited artist interviews, and designed weekly marketing media for Aimed

Dance’s social media pages and giveaways.

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National Services

 

Hollywood Dance Experience Convention – Assistant                               2017 – 2020

Assisted Convention Director and Teacher, Michael McBain, with

tap classes in Seattle, WA. and New Orleans, LA.

 

Regional Services

 

Cardinal View – performing aerial silks during recruitment                                     2024

for Lamar University's Theatre and Dance Department

Lamar University. Beaumont, TX.

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American College Dance Association South Central Conference –                          2022

Class assistant, merchandise table, and office administration.

Assisted Jazz class for Travis Prokop. Took on responsibilities to help

Lamar University Dance Department host the 2022 ACDA South Central

Conference. Beaumont, TX.

 

Le grand Bal – LU in the Sky with Diamonds – Greeting and Preparation                  2022

Fundraiser supporting LU fine Arts programs through the Friends of the

Arts Organization. Beaumont, TX.

 

Lamar University Theatre and Dance – Recruitment                                               2022

Performed piece by Travis Prokop in Collegiate Showcase as well as

work recruitment table for the 2022 Texas Dance Educators Association

Convention. Houston, TX.

 

Odom Academy – Class Assistant                                                                    2021

Assisted Dr. Golden Wright in a partnering class for the dance students

at Odom Academy. Beaumont, TX.

 

Affiliations

 

Chi Tau Epsilon – National Dance Honors Society Member                       2022 – 2023

Lamar University, Beaumont, TX.

 

Additional Training

 

Dance Teacher Summit – Teachers only Convention                                              2019

Learned from instructors such as Mia Michaels, Al Blackstone, Martha

Nichols, Rachelle Rach, Geo Hubela, Charles Renato, and Denys Drozdyuk

not only on various styles of dance, but strategies to teach them.

New York Hilton Midtown, New York, NY.

 

Languages

 

English: Native Language

 

American Sign Language: Intermediate Signer

 

Other

 

Hobbies and Interest: Art, Painting, Drawing, Writing, Costume Construction, Stage and Offstage makeup, Marketing/Canva design, Yoga, Music Editing, and Organization.