Dance Experience
Explore my portfolio of academic and private dance programs that shaped my foundation as dancer. Below is a list of each dance discipline starting in 1996. The list continues through Academic courses that I’ve taken at Columbia College, SC, while completing my First BA degree in Civic Engagement where I declared my Concentration in Dance Programs.
TAP DANCE
TAP DANCE PROGRAMS (1998 - 2020):
-TAP DANCING EAGLES: A program that focuses on technique, performance, and heritage.
-COLUMBIA COLLEGE SC: Academic Tap dance courses in techniques & history of tap dance.
“Stage Presence, Synchronization, Stamina, Diligence”
BALLET
COLUMBIA COLLEGE SC 2011- 2015:
Cecchetti Method Including
• Syllabus-Based Training: Classes followed the "Days of the Week" exercises established by Enrico Cecchetti to ensure a balanced workout for the entire body.
• Focus Areas: Meticulous attention to port de bras (arm carriage), precise footwork, and the development of the "Cecchetti lines."
• Theory: I learned the French terminology and the anatomical logic behind the 8 positions of the body.
“Composure, Poise, Confidence, Fitness, Elegance, Adaptability”
CONTACT IMPROVISATION
COLUMBIA COLLEGE SC:
AKIDO
IMPROVISATION
SHARING THE DANCE
THE ART OF FALLING
“Improvisation, Collaboration, Fearlessness, Intelligence, Negotiation”
BELLY DANCE
COLUMBIA COLLEGE SC
“Grace, Centering, Nuance ”
MODERN DANCE:
COLUMBIA COLLEGE SC:
Exploration of various modern techniques (Graham, Limón, or Release-based) focusing on weight, breath, and floor work.
“Resilience, Momentum, Fluidity”
JAZZ DANCE:
COLUMBIA COLLEGE SC: High-energy technique focusing on isolation, rhythm, and contemporary jazz styles.
“Complexity, Collaboration, Active Listening, Improvisation”
HIP HOP
Columbia College SC
“Engagement, Confidence, Communication, Strategy”
LITURGICAL DANCE
DANCE PROGRAMS:
HISTORICAL LIBERTY HILL
THE TAP DANCING EAGLES
HOLY MOUNTAIN DWELLERS
SCOTT’S BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL
NEW HARVEST IN CHRIST
NEW LIFE RESURRECTION
KINGDOM GLORY COLLEGE MINISERIES (COLUMBIA COLLEGE SC)
“Consecration , Reverence, Intention, Storytelling, Symbolism”
AFRICAN DANCE TRADITIONS
HISTORICAL LIBERTY HILL CHURCH:
THE TAP DANCING EAGLES:
COLUMBIA COLLEGE SC: Nimbaya is an acclaimed West African women's drum and dance ensemble from Guinea. They are known for energetic, high-quality performances that combine traditional West African dance with powerful drumming.
“Teamwork, Discipline, Diligence, Appreciation”
The Present Connection
Transferrable Skills & Utilizing Techniques
Career & Skillset Relevancy
Social Skills
-The ability to work well with others, incorporating differences, and fostering teams with diverse groups of thinkers and work styles
-helping the whole team to win and grow. Working with everyone’s strengths and weaknesses to achieve goals.
-showcasing hosting and communication skills - knowing and understanding the various perspectives of others (the leadership, the teammates and the audience)
Physical Skills
from high energy students in a learning environments to high pace roles like visual merchandising, my training in dance an my weekly fitness habits allow me to use my skills to fortify my diligence and pace of reaching goals.
Growth Mindset
The ability to work well with others, incorporating differences, helping the whole team to win and grow
Giving Back
Continued Practice Through Teaching
Volunteering, funding and fostering spaces for others to learn dance and practice. Teaching my own family members the basics and promoting healthy ways to express themselves.
Designing With Dance In Mind
Designing Dance: Costumes, set decor and props, studio decor, learning resources, beauty products, hair accessories, uniforms and fashion. I create products and resources for dancers.
Dance Careers & The Creative Collective
Providing platforms that foster expression while providing a space to make connections and find a career using dance related expertise and skills.