Curriculum Vitae

Spring 2021:

D487 | Emily Morgan | Dance Internship                         
Supervised work experience in professional dance companies, schools, performing arts centers, and related affiliations approved by instructor, Emily Morgan. 
D471 | Chung-Fu Chang | Dance Capstone Concert
Culminating capstone experience for senior dance majors combining all elements of dance concert production: choreography, rehearsal, performance, publicity/marketing, audience development, management, technical production and design. Supporting paper, production portfolio, and video documentation required under the direction of Chung-Fu Chang.
D321B | Joy Prendergast | Dance Techniques VI: Ballet                           
This course will approach ballet technique as a tool for artistic expression, while focusing on mental aptitude, decision making within phrasing and musicality, and the ability to articulate both physically and verbally. Classes will be centered around the ongoing examination of dynamic alignment, efficiency of movement, and the development of one’s own unique artistic voice under the direction of Joy Prendergast.
D224 | David McArthur | Music for Dance                                 
An exploration of World and Western Classical Music as it relates to dance performance, choreography, and pedagogy. Emphasis is placed on aural analysis of soundscapes, proper use of terminology, and practical application. Introduction to fundamental elements of music, including rhythm, tonality, and compositional structure under the direction of David McArthur.

Fall 2020:

D320A | Judy Bejarano & Grace Gallagher | Dance Techniques VI: Modern 

Expanding fundamentals of advanced level modern dance technique with attention to movement initiation, breath, articulation, and expression under the direction of Judy Bejarano and Grace Gallagher.

D320B | Joy Prendergast | Dance Techniques VI: Ballet                                                                

This course will approach ballet technique as a tool for artistic expression, while focusing on mental aptitude, decision making within phrasing and musicality, and the ability to articulate both physically and verbally. Classes will be centered around the ongoing examination of dynamic alignment, efficiency of movement, and the development of one’s own unique artistic voice under the direction of Joy Prendergast.

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Spring 2020:

D486 | Emily Morgan | Practicum                                                                         

Instructed to facilitate a successful Spring season of performances behind the scenes under the direction of Emily Morgan.

D427 | Alicia Laumann | Dance History I

Instructed to further investigate Ballet History’s past, present, and future under the direction of Alicia Laumann. 

D424 | Grace Gallagher | Ballet Technique Pedagogy

Instructed to learn and understand how to successfully teach beginner dance students at the college level in Ballet under the direction of Grace Gallagher. 

D392 | Madeline Harvey | Dance Seminar

Knowledge and skills to prepare for postgraduate applications, interviews, auditions, and professional orientation for careers in dance under the direction of Madeline Harvey. 

D340 | Judy Bejarano | Dance Repertory Outreach

Preparation of arts integration units, residencies, and lecture demonstrations based on original and/or historic dance repertoire investigated during the previous semester in D330, to be performed at local elementary, middle, high schools, and/or other community venues.

D321B | Madeline Harvey | Dance Techniques VI: Ballet

Investigating intermediate/advanced level technique required to perform classical and contemporary ballet repertoire under the direction of Madeline Harvey.

D321A | Emily Morgan | Dance Techniques VI: Modern

Instructed to learn and engage upon movement from Cunningham and Release Techniques through exploration, formative assessment, and journaling under the direction of Emily Morgan. 

D286 | Madeline Harvey | Performance Practicum

Preparation and performance of an original ballet work under the direction and choreography of Madeline Harvey.

Fall 2019:

D434 | Judy Bejarano | Modern Technique Pedagogy                                                          

Instructed how to successfully teach beginner dance students at the college level Modern under the direction of Judy Bejarano.

D330 | Judy Bejarano | Dance Repertory Ensemble

Learned choreography inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s brother, Theo - and connected choreography and sound to his struggles under the direction of Judy Bejarano.

D320B | Madeline Harvey | Dance Techniques V: Ballet

Investigating intermediate/advanced level technique required to perform classical and contemporary ballet repertoire under the direction of Madeline Harvey.

D320A | Chung-Fu Chang | Dance Techniques V: Modern

This class begins to explore more advanced concepts in modern/contemporary dance technique, individual expression and performance. In addition to learning various styles of the 20th – 21st century modern techniques, students will explore the contemporary developments of the instructor.

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Spring 2019:

D428 | Emily Morgan | Dance History II                                                                                       

Instructed to reflect upon the past, present, and future of Modern history under the direction of Emily Morgan.

D340 | Madeline Harvey | Dance Repertory Outreach

Prepared and presented integrative curriculum and lecture demonstrations in an educational setting in various parts of Colorado under the direction of Madeline Harvey.

D324 | Lisa Morgan | Teaching Creative Movement for Children

Instructed to learn and understand the beginning qualities of dance movement through lecture and teaching Kindergarten students guided lesson plans under the direction of Lisa Morgan.

D286 | Matthew Harvey | Performance Practicum

Learn and perform original choreography under the direction of Matthew Harvey. 

D221B | Madeline & Matthew Harvey | Dance Techniques IV: Ballet

Ballet technique at the high intermediate level with a focus on building strength, enhancing bodily and spatial awareness, refining mechanics, and working as an ensemble under the direction of Madeline and Matthew Harvey.

D221A | Suzie Garifi | Dance Techniques IV: Modern

Instructed to further grow from Horton technique alongside other challenging modern techniques; students additionally required to reflect upon weekly videos with personal responses under the direction of Suzie Garifi.

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Fall 2018:

TH163 | Elise Kulovany | Costume Construction for the Theatre                                         

Instructed in the basics of costume construction through sewing, drawing and designing clothing under the direction of costume shop assistant director, Elise Kulovany.

D495 | Chung-Fu Chang | Independent Study

Instructed to follow guided prompts and studies in correlation with my Advanced Ballet Summer Intensive in New York City, NY studying at the Joffrey Ballet School under the professorial direction of Chung-Fu Chang.

D330 | Madeline Harvey | Ballet Repertory Ensemble

Instructed and auditioned for three different works originally choreographed by Salvatore Aiello under the direction of Madeline Harvey & Jerri Kumery.

D326 | Chung-Fu Chang | Dance Choreography II

Instructed in choreographic tools to eventually choreograph a group piece fulfilling specific elements and qualities under the direction of Chung-Fu Chang.

D286 | Emily Morgan | Practicum

Instructed to collaborate in contemporary and modern stylized choreography under the direction of Emily Morgan. 

D220B | Matthew Harvey | Dance Techniques III: Ballet

Instructed to follow a modernized study of various strict ballet techniques under the direction of Matthew Harvey.

D220A | Emily Morgan | Dance Techniques III: Modern

Instructed in various modern techniques under the direction of Emily Morgan.

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Spring 2018

D286 | Matthew Harvey | Production Running Crew Practicum                       

Instructed to operate curtain and musical cues under the direction of the Stage Manager, David VanName.

D226 | Madeline Harvey | Dance Choreography I

Instructed in choreographic tools and engaged in various types of group and solo work under the direction of Madeline Harvey. 

D221B | Jane Slusarski-Harris | Dance Techniques IV: Ballet

Instructed in the classic Russian studies of Vaganova under the direction of Jane Slusarski-Harris.

D221A | Chung-Fu Chang | Dance Techniques IV: Modern

Instructed the beginning stages of Horton Technique alongside other modern choreographic findings under the direction of Chung-Fu Chang. 

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Fall 2017:

D286 | Matthew Harvey | Production Crew Practicum                                                               

Instructed to manage the costumes for the Fall Capstone Concert under the direction of Matthew Harvey and Costume Shop managers.

D220B | Jane Slusarski-Harris | Dance Techniques III: Ballet

Instructed in the classic Russian studies of Vaganova under the direction of Jane Slusarski-Harris.

D220A | Matthew Harvey | Dance Techniques III: Modern

Instructed in modern movement and choreography under the direction of Matthew Harvey.

D126 | Judy Bejarano | Dance Improvisation

Instructed in specific choreographic tools and found a comfort level with improvisation under the direction of Judy Bejarano.

Master Classes

October 2020

Chinese Cultural & Arts Institute in Pennsylvania | Chen-Yu Tsuei                   

September 2020

Breaking | Edson “House” Magana           

March 2020

Pilobolus | Quincy Ellis, Heather Favretto, & Paul Liu

March 2019
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | Jean-Phulipe Malaty

February 2018

Keigwin + Company | Zachery Betty

April 2018

Parsons Dance Company | Justus Whitfield            

October 2017

Martha Graham Dance Company | Denise Vale                   

Guest Artist Residencies

September 2018

Jerri Kumery | Richmond Ballet

Regional Conferences

October 2019

The 21st Annual National Dance Education Organization Conference | Miami, FL

Additional Dance Training

June 2018

Joffrey Ballet School | New York City, New York

August 2010- June 2016

Dancenter North | Libertyville, IL

Performance Experience

May 2021
'Unforeseen' Senior Capstone

We'll Never Have Today Again by Franny Komperda
Fika by Franny Komperda                    
The High by Kourtney Yadao                           

Fall 2020

Fall Dance Concert
As Tall As They by Madeline Jazz Harvey 

November 2019

Fall Dance Concert    

Great and Sudden | Sophia Cardinal

Letters to Theo | Judy Bejarano    

December 2019

'Compass' Senior Capstone

Satori | Samantha Lewis

Rise | Mia Wilborne

April 2019

Spring Dance Concert

Pendula | Matthew Harvey

May 2019

'Horizons' Senior Capstone  

Free | Mary Rogers

November 2018

Fall Dance Concert    

Fly in Elegant Mobs | Emily Morgan

Lane | Kourtney Yadao

Snow | Salvatore Aiello | Staged by Madeline Harvey

Senza Fretta (Without Worry) | Salvatore Aiello | Staged by Jerri Kumery

December 2018

'Testimony' Senior Capstone               

2 Out Of 10 | Cassie Eron

Timeless Dream | Katelyn Doyle

April 2018

Spring Dance Concert

Reliance | Cassie Eron

Inside the Sea | Madison Martinek

November 2017

Fall Dance Concert  

Push/Go | Mia Wilborne

August 2010 - May 2016

Dancenter North            

The Magic of the Nutcracker | Snow, Harlequin, Mouse, Waltz, Plum, Maid, Chinese, & Bon Bon

Dance Jam | Professional Track Program, Ballet, Jazz, & Modern Company

Defilé | Jazz, Ballet, Modern, & Pointe

Spring Showcase | Professional Track Program, Ballet, Jazz, & Modern Company