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Summary:

Teaching Artist at Lincoln Center Education, Disney Theatrical Group, New York City Center, and TADA! Youth Theatre

Performer with Canady Foundation for the Arts Repertory Company

Education Doctorate in Leadership and Innovation -Student

Master of Arts with Institute Honors (Dance Education); Master of Education (Instructional Specialist- Concentration in Bilingual Education); & Bachelor of Fine Arts Magna Cum Laude and University Honors Certificate (Music Theatre- Dance)

Former Adjunct Faculty at NYU Steinhard MA Dance Education Program

25 Years of Professional Performance Triple-Threat Experience (Dancing, Singing, Acting)

25 Years of private teaching experience & 9 Years of public education experience

Significant experience choreographing, producing, and directing performing arts events at various levels

Fully Bilingual: Spanish, English

Chapter Leader of the UFT-LCE Faculty, Member of the UNESCO's International Dance Council, AGMA, NDEO, & NYSDEA

CURRICULUM VITAE

Skills and Interests

 

  • Fully Bilingual (English-Spanish)

  • Triple-Threat Performer

  • Highly responsible, organized, flexible, persistent, and able to balance multiple competing demands

  • Activator of artistry in self and others

  • Strong interpersonal and follow-up skills.

  • Solid written and oral communication skills

  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

  • Culturally competent 

  • Active developer of the Capacities for Imaginative Thinking (Notice Deeply, Pose Questions, Make Connections, Embody, Live with Ambiguity, Identify Patterns, Exhibit Empathy, Create Meaning, Take Action, and Reflect/Assess)

  • Proficient in Microsoft office programs, social media, and database entry.

  • Familiar with sound and video edition. (WavePad/W. Movie maker)

  • Familiar with websites' design (wix)

  • Familiar with costume & prop elaboration, stage make-up, and hair styling

Languages

 

  • English

  • Spanish

  • Dance

  • Music- Voice

 Certifications

 

  • International Certification of Dance Studies granted through membership with UNESCO International Dance Council (August 2014-Present) 

  • ​New York State Conditional Initial Certification in Dance Issued by New York State Education Department *(Expired Nov. 2014)

  • Texas State Standard Teaching Certifications - Issued by Texas Education Agency *(5/15/09 - 5/15/14): Dance 8-12  & Theatre Arts EC-12 -

  • English Language Certficate - Issued by Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez- Centro de Lenguas (2000)

  • First Aid and CPR- Texas (2009-2012) 

Education

 

  • Education Doctorate in Leadership and Innovation - Student at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Arizona State University (Expected Graduation Date May 2024)

  • Master of Arts Institute Honors/The Western Scholarship – Dance Education- Specialization in Teaching in Higher Education and the Professions- New York University (NYU) Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development *Degree Awarded May 21, 2014. *Overall GPA 3.98/4.00 -Graduated with 54 credits/ 34 required *New York, NY. 

  • Master of Education -Instructional Specialist- Concentration in Bilingual Education: University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) * Degree Awarded: Dec. 12, 2009 * Overall GPA 4.00/4.00 * El Paso, Texas.

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts Magna Cum Laude and University Honors Certificate— in Music Theatre with Theatre/Acting concentration and a minor in Dance from University of Texas at El Paso.* Degree awarded May 12, 2007 * Overall GPA 3.89/4.00 * El Paso, Texas.

International Intensive Programs:

  • London and Oxford - NYU Steinhardt Global Programs Literacy Teaching and Learning: Effective Schools for Cosmopolitan Democracies in UK with Dr. Richard Andrews from IOE and Dee Anne Anderson and Myrrh Domingo from NYU.   *(Summer 2013)

  • Eastern and Central Europe - International Scholar Laureate Program Delegation in Music— Intensive workshops and research with Derek Mithaug. * (May 2006)

  • México - Instituto de Investigación y Difusión de la Danza Mexicana, Asociación Civil. * Member from 1999 to 2011. Attended annual intensive Mexican folkloric dance conferences in diverse states and regions.

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K-12 Teaching Experience

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  • New York City Center – Encores! Teaching Artist/ Director - Choreographer (September 2019- Present): I co-facilitate a variety of musical theatre in-school workshops and residencies toprovide students with a creative, critical, and collaborative study of the performing arts.Students explore and see live Broadway revivals.

  • TADA! Youth Theatre - Teaching Artist/ Director Choreographer (August 2018- Present): I co-facilitate a variety of musical theatre workshops, camps and residencies that are either brought to the schools or held at TADA's rehearsal studio or theatre. Students explore original musical theatre material as well as well known repertoire. 

  • Disney Theatrical Productions / Disney on Broadway - Teaching Artist (September 2017- present): I co-facilitate musical theater workshops, classes, talkbacks, and assemblies. In the near future, I will collaborate with DTP's licenses of "musical titles for local, school and community theatre productions" through the Disney Musicals In Schools Program.

  • Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts- Teaching Artist (October 2014-Present): I collaborate with K-12 teachers and college professors within various partnership programs (Arts in the Middle, Partnership Schools, Focus Schools, Charter Schools, and Family Linc) at Lincoln Center Education in the development of Aesthetic Education workshops through LCE’s Learning Framework that complement and enrich practice in areas such as artistry, lesson/activity design, facilitation and environment, student engagement, questioning and inquiry-based instruction, reflection, and partnerships. I served as 50% Full Time TA for New Visions Charter School for the Humanities from July 2015 to July 2016 as part of the long-term partnership of New Visions Charter Schools Network with Lincoln Center Education.

  • Ysleta Independent School District/ Del Valle High School: Full Time Dance Teacher, Dance/Drill Team, and Ballet Folklórico Director (2009-2012): Courses taught: Dance I, II, III, Dance Performance, and Mexican Folk Dance * The various levels and styles of dance include: Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Mexican Folk Dance, Belly Dance, Bollywood, Flamenco, Latin rhythms, Dance for Music Theatre, among others. My before school, after school and tutoring hours were dedicated to:

    • Direction of the Conquerettes dance/drill team and the Ballet Folklórico Del Valle. * El Paso, Texas.

  • Ysleta Independent School District/Camino Real Middle School and Del Valle High School/ Fine Arts Department—Full Time Itinerant Folklórico Dance Teacher and Dance/Drill Team Director (Summer 2008- Fall 2009): Courses taught: Mexican Folk I, II, III, (Middle School level) and Dance I, Dance  Performance, Mexican Folk Dance (High School Level) * I incorporated: Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Bollywood, Flamenco, Latin Rhythms, Dance for Music Theatre, among others.

Higher Education Teaching Experience

  

  • Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts- Teaching Artist (October 2014- 2018):  I collaborated with college professors in various disciplines and subjects in the development of Aesthetic Education workshops through Lincoln Center Education’s Learning Framework that would enrich their syllabus in areas such as artistry, lesson/activity design, facilitation and environment, student engagement, questioning and inquiry-based instruction, reflection, and partnerships. Previous partnerships include graduate and undergraduate courses with CUNY’s Medgar Evers College, City College of New York, and Brooklyn College’s School of Education. Current engagements with adult learners are though ACTIVATE, a year-long professional development for educators, artists, teaching artists, and arts leaders in New York and beyond by offering a focused space for collaboration and innovation.

  • New York University- MA Dance Education Program- Adjunct Faculty (2014-2017): I taught to and designed curricula to offer an enriching, solid, and holistic experience to the NYU learning community through an expansion of existing courses in Intercultural Dance (Fall 2014) and Tap Dance (Spring 2015). I served as Assistant Director for the Kaleidoscope Dancers Company co-teaching the Common Hour course on field work in K-12 Dance Education for MA Dance candidates for three years  * New York, NY.

  • State University of New York at Old Westbury- Substitute Instructor (Fall 2017): I was invited by Professor Joya Powell to substitute for her undergraduate Diverse Language of Dance courses covering a variety of dance traditions. I designed a lesson on dances from Central and West Coast of Mexico as well as supporting their preparation for their practical final exam *New York, NY.

  • New York University- MA Dance Education Program- Teaching Assistant for Tap Dance (Spring 2014): I assisted Professor Barry Blumenfeld in the technical, academic, and pedagogical areas of the course. I taught and/or co-taught structured, challenging and motivating tap lessons by demonstrating drills, designing choreographic and/or improvisation exercises; preparing material for practical and lecture sections; assisting students with questions and supervising their individual practice to assess progress. *New York, NY.

  • El Paso Community College Campus Valle Verde/Upward Bound Program: Part Time Dance Instructor (2002-2004):  My duties included teaching dance techniques and diverse ballroom  and latin rhythm styles as part of the enriching programs designed to advise prospective students. * El Paso, TX.

2010 - present

2010 - present

Community and Studio Teaching Experience

 

  • Calpulli Mexican Dance Company - Teaching Artist (2013-2016): I taught and choreographed for the youth and adult program in Astoria School of Fine Arts and Spaceworks. *New York, NY.

  • New Horizons Dance Academy - Part Time Dance Instructor and Choreographer (June 2010 – November 2010):  Courses taught: Jazz, Modern, Contemporary. Directed the Jazz/lyrical team and introduced Graham Technique for high school and college dancers. * El Paso, Texas.

  • Champion Dance Studio - Part Time Dance and Music Theatre Instructor (Fall 2006 – 2008): Courses taught: Character Jazz, Pre-jazz, Latin Jazz, Jazz I-III, Flamenco, Jr. Ballroom, and Music Theatre (acting, singing, and dance for musical theatre). My duties as instructor extended from teaching K-12 and College students, preparing outreach performances, choreographing for competitions, and staging full choreographies for the annual studio recital. I taught a summer intensive Character Jazz course in June 2007. * El Paso, Texas.

  • LAT (Latin American Talent) Studio - Part Time Acting Instructor (May 2007 - Dec. 2007):  I worked as acting instructor preparing models, actors, and dancers represented by the studio. I taught American modern acting techniques, training them for play auditions, performances, commercials, and film castings. * El Paso, Texas.          

  • Academia de Danza “Citlali” – Assistant Choreographer and Instructor (1994-2007): Grown in the El Paso- Juarez area I started my dance lessons in this studio in 1987. I started teaching dance occasionally in 1994 as assistant choreographer and assistant instructor for the annual gala performances. * Ciudad Juárez, Chih. México.

Action Research & Scholarly Projects

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  • Dissertation Action Research in Partial Fulfillment of the EdD Leadership & Innovation with MLFTC at Arizona State University:  Transitioning to Digital Dance-Making, Teaching and Learning during COVID-19: Revising Intentional Practices within the Teaching Artistry Field (Expected Defense Date Spring 2024)

  • Lincoln Center Education through Arts un the Middle Program's Action Research: Considering the Classrooms as Community at Junior High School 162 (Spring 2017). *New York, NY

  • Lincoln Center Education and New Visions Charter Schools Network' Action Research: Telling the Stories: Art Making in English Language Arts in New Visions Charter School for the Humanities (July 2015-July 2016). *New York, NY

  • NYU MA Dance Education Thesis Project— Intercultural Dance in Higher Education at a Curricular Level: Toward a Holistic Preparation of Versatile Dance Professionals. (December 2013). *New York, NY.

  • NYU MA Dance Education Curriculum Model Project— Intercultural Dance in Higher Education at a Curricular Level. (December 2013). *New York, NY.

  • UTEP MEd. Instructional Specialist in Bilingual Education Thesis Project— No Arts Left Behind: Reviewing the Effects of NCLB on the Fine Arts Programs. (October 2009). *El Paso, TX.

  • UTEP BFA University Honors Certificate Research Projects (May 2007):

    • Contemporary Dance VI: I am a Dancer, I am Martha Graham: Understanding the Pioneer

    • Theatre History: Women in Henrik Ibsen’s and Tennessee Williams’ Plays

    • Stage Design: Jo Mielzener and Ming Chon Lee: A Shared Vision of Cleverness and Magnification in Stage Design

    • Voice Studio: The Music Man: An Insightful View of Cole Porter’s Live

Lectures, Presentations, Symposia, Residencies, and Professional Development

 

  • Disney Theatrical Group: Main Facilitator and Breakout Discussion Leader for the Everyday Inclusion Trainings Part 1 & 2. Participate with revision team for the upcoming Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion trainings including Reimagining Equitable Productions and Disability Inclusion. (July 2021-Up to date). *Remote

  • Lincoln Center Activate 2020/Lead Co-Facilitator: Co-presented The Visioning Lab: Boundaries and Pathways Part 1 & 2 with Kevin Carrillo and Madeleine McGirk. Participants of all art practices collaboratively engaged in inquiry-based digital art-making—transforming technical boundaries into new pathways for working together in the arts. The goal was a multi-disciplinary, virtual collage that could be shared with our local and global communities. This Lab was presented in partnership with International Teaching Artist Collaborative (ITAC) (July 24 & Aug. 25, 2020). *Remote

  • Lincoln Center Education’s Summer Forum 2019: Co-presented the 5-day Aesthetic Education Immersion Lab as Lead Facilitator with Teaching Artists Tenesh Webber and Lynn Brown. I developed, shaped, designed and facilitated instructional content around the philosophical and pedagogical frameworks of LCE’s Aesthetic Education practice (July 22-26, 2019). *New York, NY

  • Dance Education: Methodologies and Strategies for Holistic Pedagogical Development and Masterclass Dance for the Musical Theater : In this 3-day training for teachers, professionals, pre-professionals of dance in the border of Mexico and USA, we explored theoretical and practical frameworks used within programs at the Steinhardt Institute of the University of New York (NYU), Lincoln Center Education and Disney Theatrical Group. The course took place in the studio of 4 Elements Dance Company and was also possible thanks to Border Dance (August 25, 26 and September 1, 2018). *Juárez, Chihuahua, MX.

  • The Arts in Education: Pedagogies of Holistic Development in Classrooms and Dance Settings: A conference presented at the V Auditorium of the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez about arts integration and implementation through the lens of Aesthetic Education, the Capacities for Imaginative Thinking and Kaleidoscope Model as opportunities for designing holistic, intercultural, socio-culturally competent, and creative education experiences in all education settings (August 15, 2018):. * Juárez, Chihuahua, MX.

  • 2018 Arts Integration Symposium at The Music Center: Presentation of Lincoln Center Education’s Teaching Framework and Aesthetic Education immersive workshops in collaboration with the Kennedy Center and The Music Center  (Wednesday, July 18, 2018). *Los Angeles, CA.

  • Lincoln Center Education’s Summer Forum 2018: Co-presented the 5-day Aesthetic Education Immersion Lab with Lead Facilitator Mathew Steiner and Teaching Artist Tenesh Webber. I developed dance/movement based workshops embedded in LC’Es inquiry-based approach and Capacities for Imaginative Thinking to the works of art The Quiet Dance, Strict Love and State by Abraham in Motion to support participants in exploring LCE’s learning framework in the Aesthetic Education practice (July 23-27, 2018). *New York, NY

  • Dance/NYC 2018 Symposium: Speaker at the roundtable discussion on the role of teaching artists in providing dance education for every child (February 25, 2018). *New York, NY

  • Lincoln Center Education’s Community Engagement Programs: I designed and co-facilitated along with nutrition specialist Heidi Skolnik the 10 session workshop on dance, choreography and nutrition Feeding Creativity (Jan-March, 2017). *New York, NY

  • Movement of the People Dance Company’s Winter Intensive: Dance Choreograph, Envision 2018: I designed and facilitated Afro-Mexican Dance: Celebrating authentic Mestizaje: a class that explored movement from the Afro-Mestizo dances from la Costa Chica in Guerrero, México and reviewed some of the Afro-Caribbean characteristics of dances from the Carnival of Veracruz. Throughout the experiential process, we discussed general historic and socio-political elements that originated and settled African cultures in México.  We also discussed the interwoven cultural and artistic African influences, vibrantly present in various festivities and religious celebrations throughout the country. *New York, NY.

  • Lincoln Center Education’s Summer Forum 2017: 2-Day Considering Classrooms as Community Laboratory Co-presented with Melissa Gawlowski Pratt, Ashley Watkins, and Rheanna Abbott. Based on the work of art The Frog Bride, I developed and implemented theatre-based workshops embedded in LC’s Aesthetic Education methodology to actively present JHS 162's experience through our action research unit (July 17-18, 2017).  *New York, NY

  • Movement of the People Dance Company’s Winter Intensive: Dance Choreograph, Envision 2015 & 2017: I designed and co-taught an Aztec Dance master class exploring Pre-Hispanic Mexican Dance of Concheros, also known as Aztec Dance, Conquest Dance, or Mexica Dance. Throughout the experiential process, we discussed general historic and socio-political elements that merged and originated this cultural practice which is kept alive in Mexico  through cultural dancers and folkloric and dance theater companies in Mexico and globally. *New York, NY.

  • Lincoln Center Education’s Summer Forum 2016:  Co-presented two 5-day Aesthetic Education Immersion Labs with Lead Facilitator Vicki Angel and Teaching Artists Tenesh Webber and Alison Shapiro. I developed dance/movement based workshops embedded in LC’Es inquiry-based approach and Capacities for Imaginative Thinking to the works of art Walking with ‘Trane by Urban Bush Women and Dream’d in a Dream by Sean Curran’s Dance Company to support participants in exploring LCE’s learning framework in the Aesthetic Education practice (July 11-15 & July 25-29, 2016). *New York, NY. *New York, NY

  • New Visions Charter Schools Network-Lincoln Center Education Professional Learning Showcase 2016: Presented my action research titled Telling the Stories: Art Making in English Language Arts in New Visions Charter School for the Humanities as part of my collaboration as Teaching Artist in this intensive, multiyear partnership. *New York, NY

  • Movement of the People Dance Company’s Winter Intensive: Dance Choreograph, Envision 2016: I taught the master class titled Inside/Out (Mexican Folkloric) - Exploration of costumes and props as an extension of our body. With focus on Mestizo (Post-colonization) dances and styles from regions in México, particularly West-Central México and the East Coast, the class explored traditional dance forms through manipulation of costume pieces and props highlighting African and European influences. *New York, NY.

  • Lincoln Center Education’s Summer Forum 2015: 2-Day Research Laboratory Co-presented with John Holyoke, Assistant Director, Pre-K-12 and Higher Education. I developed workshops embedded in LC’s Aesthetic Education methodology to support and connect with research processes. Based on the work of art Moses(es) by Reggie Wilson I created dance/movement-based activities to encourage and engage the participants to think like artists and reflect about their practice in education (July 23-24, 2015). *New York, NY

  • New York University- MA Dance Education Program- Faculty for the Summer Dance Intensive 2014: Courses taught: World Dance and Dance Composition. The one-week Summer Dance Intensive, directed by Carla Flores, is designed for high school students, in their Junior or Senior year, with an interest in examining dance through multiple lenses. *New York, NY.

  • New York University- MA Dance Education Program- Guest Educator for the Intercultural Dance (Fall 2013 & Spring 2014): I was invited by Professor Alfdaniels Mabingo to present a master class about Mexican Dance Traditions. I designed a lesson on the Aztec Dance of Concheros. The course was open to majors, non-majors, undergraduate and graduate students. *New York, NY.

  • National Dance Education Organization- Presented at NDEO annual conference 2013: My presentation titled Intercultural Dance in Higher Education at a Curricular Level: Towards a Holistic Preparation of Versatile Dance Professionals was an overview of my research in regards of intercultural and interdisciplinary components of curriculum in Higher Education. *Miami, FL.

  • Ysleta Independent School District Fine Arts Department/Dance Professional Development (June 2009): I presented Modern dance/Graham Technique as a summer intensive course for Professional Development credits for Fine Arts teachers. *El Paso, TX.

  • Ysleta Independent School District- Hanks High School (Summer 2009): I imparted an intensive modern dance class focusing on Graham Technique to the dance performance team under the direction of Elizabeth Tinajero. The course intended to give the performers a different approach to technique, performance, warm up, and choreographic processes. *El Paso, TX.

  • Champion Dance Studio- Guest Artist/ Character Jazz course (Summer 2007): I taught an intensive summer course for the studios’ students and the Ysleta Independent School district dancers at the Ysleta High School Gymnasium. Approximately 60 students attended. * El Paso, TX.

Professional Performance Experience

 

  • Canady Foundation for the Arts- Repertory Company Member (September 2021- Present): Collaborations with CFA embody culture, spirit and storytelling. Our work is rooted in community and social justice and specializes in performing theatre of the African Diaspora and theatre for Young Audiences.

  • Callaloo Kids (2017- 2019): As a performer and teaching artist, I collaborate with the various projects of the children’s media brand that promotes cultural understanding and social awareness education for toddlers and children ages 3-7 through books, animation, live performance, digital content, games and arts education tools. Current residency at the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute involves a new season of SouSou! Saturdays, puppet performances, fun art-making, dance, and/or music workshops.

  • Movement of the People Dance Company (2014-Present):  I debuted with Bessie-Award-Winner Joya Powell’s dance company performing at the 4th Annual Check Us Out Dance Festival in July 2014. Works with the company include: Song and Dance You, (For) Those We Left Behind, Movimento do Povo, Paint the Town Red Hook, and Her Veiled Reflections (Featured in April 2015's Dance Magazine and Dance Teacher Magazine). Performance venues with the company include: Lincoln Center’s David Rubenstein Atrium, University Settlement, Casita Maria, Dixon Place, Irondale Center for Theatre, Education, and Outreach, among others.. *New York, NY.

  • Calpulli Mexican Dance Company (September 2013-October 2016): Last performance (Principal and ensemble) was at the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2016 for the Inside/Out Series. I debuted with the NYC dance company performing a variety of traditional and creative Mexican Folkloric dances at the 10th Anniversary Concert on October 19 and 20, 2013 at Queens Theatre in the Park. Performance venues with the company include  Lincoln Center, Aaron Davis Hall, United Palace Theatre, Jacob Javits Convention Center, Museo Del Barrio, among others. I toured with the company around the Tri-state area, California and at the Cullen Theater at Wortham Center in Houston, Texas. I also served as teaching artist for the youth program in Astoria School of Fine Arts and Spaceworks. *New York, NY.

  • New York University Steinhardt Baccalaureate and Valedictory Ceremonies- Radio City Music Hall (May 19, 2014): I performed The NY in U choreographed by Prof. Kim Elliott, a performance presented as interlude during the commencement’s exercises. *New York, NY.

  • Frederick Loewe Theater NYU Steinhardt 2014 Distinguished Faculty Concert (Spring 2014): I performed modern piece La Paloma by Dr. Diane Duggan, Theatrical-fusion piece Don’t Die by Martie Barylick, and Hip-Hop piece When She Roars by Kim Elliott. *New York, NY.

  • Frederick Loewe Theater NYU Steinhardt MA Concert (Fall 2013): I performed hip-hop fusion piece Pulse by Ako Ando and Brazilian-inspired Frever by Samantha Lopes Sousa and presented my choreography, Mexican Folk-inspired piece titled Sueño Mestizo. *New York, NY.

  • MJM Dance- Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance (March 2013): I performed Shirtwaist Six by Megan Minturn at the Sole Sisters opening night dance concert at the BAAD!Ass Women Festival on Saturday March 2013. *Bronx, NY.

  • El Paso Opera Company- Minnie (October 2011): I performed the Broadway Musical and movie hit West Side Story. Under the Direction of Mr. David Grabarkewitz and Choreography of Sean Curran, I shared stage with local artists and New York personalities and was featured at the promotion videos. The performance was held at the Plaza Theatre on October 7, 8, & 9, 2011. *El Paso, TX.

  • UTEP Don Haskins Center and NMSU Pan-American Center -Opening Show Soloist Performer (Feb. 2003):  I performed for the opening show of the international pop-star “Shakira" massive concert held at the UTEP Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas and the Pan-American Center in Las Cruces, NM. I became involved with a professional massive concert production process and choreographed a dance performance as soloist to highlight the opening show singer Victor Soleil. *El Paso, TX and Las Cruces, NM.

  • McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater -El Paso Association for the Performing Arts- Soloist Performer/Special Edition Company Member (2003 -2004):  I performed at EPAPA’ show Viva El Paso as part of the ensemble and with two soloist appearances as Isabella for Spanish Section and Spider Goddess for the Native American section. I performed for the Special Edition Company 2003-2004 sponsored by the Viva El Paso Dance Academy. Also, I performed with the musical ensemble Voices of Viva which appeared in several events in El Paso-Juarez area.  *El Paso, TX.

  • McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater - Soloist singer and poetry deliverer (2002): Colores Latino Americanos directed by Jorge Badillo and Arturo Gonzalez. The program presented a variety show dedicated to enhance cultural diversity and beauty within our border. * El Paso, TX.

Professional Choreographic Experience

 

  • New York University- Frederick Loewe Theater- Steinhardt Distinguished Faculty Concert (Spring 2017): In collaboration with dancers I choreographed a socially-conscious dance piece titled The US in U.S.A which was inspired by current socio-political events around immigration rights, executive orders, and the construction of a wall between Mexico and the USA. *New York, NY.

  • New York University- Frederick Loewe Theater- Steinhardt Kaleidoscope Dancers Resident Company, MA Concert Special Showing for Children (Fall 2015) and Steinhardt Distinguished Faculty Concert (Spring 2016) I choreographed a Spanish dance-influenced modern piece titled Noche Flamenca that was originally set as one of the repertoire pieces for the 2015-2016 company. *New York, NY

  • Calpulli Mexican Dance Company (2013-2016): I served as teaching artist for the youth and adult program in Astoria School of Fine Arts and Spaceworks. Recent choreographies include: Vista Alegre from Aguascalientes, México; Picota Jacarandas from Tamaulipas, México; and Son Pascola Carrizo Verde from Sonora, México. *New York, NY.

  • New York University- Frederick Loewe Theater- Steinhardt Distinguished Faculty Concert (Spring 2015): I choreographed a Mexican Folkloric- Contemporary dance fusion piece titled EnRelaciones which was inspired in traditional use of ribbons and set as symbolism for community and relationships *New York, NY.

  • New York University- Frederick Loewe Theater- Steinhardt Kaleidoscope Dancers Resident Company and MA Concert Special Showing for Children (Fall 2014): I choreographed a traditional Mexican Folk piece titled Danza de Listones that was set as one of the repertoire pieces for the 2014-2015 company. *New York, NY

  • New York University- Frederick Loewe Theater -Steinhardt MA Concert (Fall 2013): I choreographed a Mexican Folk-inspired piece titled Sueño Mestizo. *New York, NY.

  • YISD Del Valle High School - Choreographer (2008-2012): I choreographed the musicals Aida (Fall 2009) and Grease (Fall 2010) as a special collaboration with the Theatre Program and Drama club. Also, besides choreographing for dance classes and semester performances, I developed competition pieces for the Varsity dance/drill team. Some recognitions under my direction and choreography include: NDA Sponsored Competitions-America’s Cup 2009 Jazz Division—2nd Place(Magalenha) and 3rd Place (Let it Rock by Nathan Doyle); America’s Cup 2010 Jazz Division –1st  Place (Tunak) and 2nd  Place (Rama-Lama); America’s Cup 2011 Jazz Division— 1st Place and Judges Choice Award  (Buckets); America’s Cup  2012 Jazz Division—3rd Place (Clowns). Sun City Dance Competition 1st Place Jazz Division (Clowns), 2nd Place Open Division (SkrillX), Sea World San Diego Special Performances 2011. I pioneered traditional events for the school community: Annual Talent Show, Annual Kick –A-Thon, and Annual Senior Conquerettes farewell Recital. * El Paso, TX.

  • UTEP Don Haskins Center and NMSU Pan-American Center -Opening Show Soloist Performer and Choreographer (Feb. 2003):  I performed and choreographed for the opening show of the international pop-star “Shakira" massive concert held at the UTEP Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas and the Pan-American Center in Las Cruces, NM. *El Paso, TX and Las Cruces, NM.

Educational Performance and Choreographic Experience

 

  • Frederick Loewe Theater Distinguished Faculty Concert 2013 (Spring 2013): I performed modern piece Ankole by Deborah Damast, hip hop piece Broken Sorrow by Kimberly Elliott, and East African piece Dwon Kwaro by Alfdaniels Mabingo. *New York, NY.

  • Frederick Loewe Theater NYU Steinhardt MA Concert 2012 (Fall 2012): I performed choreography by MA Dance Education students. I danced contemporary-lyrical piece Loose Knot by Cloe Ashley, contemporary piece Space/Time Continuum by Ruby Frink, and Hindu Traditional-Bollywood piece Nmaste Nritya (Greetings to Dance) by Lorraine Samuel. *New York, NY.

  • University of Texas at El Paso Theatre, Dance and Film Department (2004):  I performed for the original musical The Serpent’s Lover as Micaela. I was able to work on the environment of a studio theater following the professional process of a theatre production. Some learning experiences I focused on include, play and playwright context research, character analysis and preparation, acting, vocal, and performance techniques. * El Paso, TX.

  • University of Texas at El Paso Dinner Theatre (2006-2007):  I performed for the UTEP Dinner Theatre 25th Anniversary Concert Celebrating the Songs of Academy Award and Tony Award Winning Lyricist Sir Tim Rice as part of the choir on April 12, 2008, as Rumpelteazer at the Broadway Musical CATS on spring 2007 and as part of the ensemble at Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on summer 2006. * El Paso, TX.

  • University of Texas at El Paso Theatre, Dance and Film Department - Assistant Choreographer (2008): I assisted my mentor and professor Mr. Myron Nadel in the process of choreographing the musical Three Penny Opera in Fall 2008 as a graduate seminar class that prepared me for the Texas State certification in K-12 dance. I was in charge of supervising rehearsals, teaching the routines, staging the numbers, and reviewing dance numbers with the cast. * El Paso, TX.

  • University of Texas at El Paso Music Department-Music Theatre Company - Performer (2006-2007):  I Choreographed and performed during spring 2007 for the One Act opera Gallantry in the show Comedy Tonight as the Announcer. On fall 2006, I choreographed and understudied a principal role/Woman 2 for the Broadway show Songs for a New World. I performed as Suor Osmina and elaborated costumes for the Opera Suor Angelica on spring 2006. As Jenny, I performed on the musical From Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill on Fall 2005 and on Spring 2005 I choreographed and understudied Ti Moune for Once on This Island. * El Paso, TX.

  • El Paso City’s Cesar Chavez Commemorative Committee - Choreographer (Spring 2006):  I had the opportunity to work with Rebecca Elias once again to choreograph a new production of The Migrant’s Farm Worker’s Son on spring 2006 for the El Paso City’s Cesar Chavez Commemorative Committee. Through this production I to became familiar with El Paso area schools’ theatres such as Socorro High School, San Elizario High School, Canutillo High School, and Bel Air High School. * El Paso, TX.

  • University of Texas at El Paso Theatre, Dance and Film Department - Choreographer (Fall 2005): I choreographed The Migrant’s Farm Worker’s Son as a volunteer work for the final graduate project of Rebecca Elias at the University of Texas at El Paso Theatre, Dance and Film Department on Fall 2005 being in charge of preparing 6 performers and dancers for a rehearsal process and performance. * El Paso, TX.

Artistic/Stage Production Experience

 

  • University of Texas at El Paso Music Department-Music Theatre Company - Assistant Director and Costume Co-Designer (2006-2007):  I worked as assistant director for the Music Theatre Company’s final recital “Song Slam on Fall 2006. I performed and elaborated costumes for the Spring 2006’s Opera Suor Angelica. I assisted director and producer Dr. Elisa Wilson in making the productions’ rehearsals functional and productive. While choreographing and organizing productions of an upper level college class of more than 30 students. * El Paso, TX.

  • University of Texas at El Paso Dinner Theatre - Costume Design Assistant (2006-2007): I performed and assisted costume designer Jaime Barba in CATS on spring 2007 and John James Rutuelo in The Rocky Horror Show (Fall 2006).  Assisting costume designers was part of the undergraduate class THEA 1113- Basic Theatre Production. * El Paso, TX.

Administrative Experience

 

  • New York University Dance Education— Program Administration Assistant (September 2012- May 2014): I made use of the office assets to the benefit and success of the MA Dance Education Program. I assisted Program Administrator Carla Flores with planning and producing events, conferences, and performances and developing community interest in the program through social media promotion. I facilitated the development of master schedules, courses, and served as liaison between our program, students, prospective students and the various NYU departments.* New York, NY.

  • University of Texas at El Paso- Office of Special Events - Student Assistant/Receptionist (Fall 2001-Spring 2007): As customer service representative at the UTEP Special Events Office, I welcomed guests, students, faculty and staff to the everyday office activities. I assisted with the development of promotional material, and made use of the office and student union assets to the benefit and success of the various events sponsored by the office including concerts and major events held at the Don Haskins Center, Magoffin Auditorium, and Sun bowl Stadium; Art Exhibitions at the Union Gallery; Film Series at the Union Cinema; etc. * El Paso, Texas.

Internships and Workstudy Experience:

 

  • The Yard/2013 FlyTime Dance Kids Camp- Dance Education Intern (July 2013): I assisted director, dance educator, and choreographer Deborah Damast in the development of the educational dance camp which allowed the students to develop their own choreography, collaborate and enjoy the process of creating and performing original work. Our weeklong classes culminated in an exciting family share day where family and friends experienced the engaging process of our lessons. *Chilmark, MA.

  • Theater Arts Center/NY - Assistant Choreographer, Dance Captain, Performer (July 2012):  Under the direction of Robert Laconi , Kristine Lewis, Jessica Zenou, and Dennis Deal; I assisted Broadway guest artists Michael Balderrama, Scott Barnhardt, Andrew Black, Tony Gonzalez, Shannon Lewis, Natalie Malotke, & Matthew Rossoff in the production of the annual four-week musical theater camp/intensive workshop for kids and teenagers Bound for Broadway 2012. * Queens, NY.

Received Professional Development/Conferences/Symposia 

 

  • Women’s Day on Broadway: Symposium Celebrating Stories By, For & About Women (March 12, 2018) *New York, NY

  • The New York City Arts in Education Roundtable Face to Face Conference (April 16-17, 2014). *New York, NY

  • New York State Dance Education Association Conference. (Spring 2014). *New York, NY.

  • National Dance Education Organization Conferences. Los Angeles, CA 2012 and Miami, FL 2013

  • El Paso Mariachi and Folklórico Conference with Prof. Antonio Rubio (November 2010). *El Paso, Texas.

  • Texas Dance Educators Association (TDEA) Conventions (January 2009, 2010, & 2011). *Houston, TX.

  • Las Cruces International Mariachi and Folklorico Conferences  with Prof. Rafael Zamarripa Castañeda (November 2008, 2009, and 2011). *Las Cruces, NM.

  • Instituto de Investigación y Difusión de la Danza Mexicana, A.C IDDMAC: Annual Mexican Folk Dance Conferences (Michoacán, México 1999; Aguascalientes, México 2000 ;Campeche, México 2001; Querétaro, México 2003; Baja California, México 2004; Guanajuato, México 2005).

Received Professional Development/Intensive Training 

 

  • Disney Theatrical Group’s Workshops’ Content and The Business of Show Business (Feb 9, 2018). * New York, NY.

  • Cultural Responsiveness-Talking About Race in The Classrooms and Beyond: A Training for Educators Committed to Racial Justice with Border Crossers at Lincoln Center Education (Jan 10 and Feb 7, 2018). * New York, NY.

  • Community Programs at Lincoln Center Education (Jan 28, 2018). * New York, NY.

  • Active Shooter Preparedness Training at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (Jan 17, 2018). * New York, NY.

  • Embracing Multicultural Education & Working Across Difference with Bary Katz Consulting at Lincoln Center Education (September 2016). * New York, NY.

  • Social Justice: Using the Arts to Help Young People Cope with Trauma and Discuss Social Issues with Renee Watson from Community-Word Project (Jan 27th, 2016). * New York, NY.

  • Aesthetic Education, LCE’s Practice and Teaching Artistry Training at Lincoln Center Education (2013-Present). * New York, NY.

  • Family Engagement in Educational Settings at Lincoln Center Education (October 8, 2013)

  • Voice lessons at Sean Buhr's Studio (Spring 2014- Present) * New York, NY.

  • Tap, Theatre Dance, Hip-Hop, and Ballet at Broadway Dance Center (Summer 2012). *New York, NY.

  • Jazz and Modern Simonson Technique at Dance New Amsterdam (Summer 2012). *New York, NY.

  • TIMBA Dance and Fitness with Eddy Zayas-Reyes (Summer 2011) * El Paso, TX.        

  • Music Theatre dance with Rocker Verastique and Graham Technique and Repertoire with Jennifer Conley (August 2009, 2010, and 2011) *El Paso, TX.

  • Ballet with Lisa Smith at UTEP Dance Department (Fall 2009) *El Paso, TX.

  • Voice lessons at Dr. E. Wilson’s Studio (Fall 2009) *El Paso, TX.

  • Tango (Argentinean techniques and performance) with Finn (May 2005) * Ciudad Juárez, Chih. México.

  • Afro-Caribbean/Afro-Cuban dances with Rafael Lopez (October 2004) * Ciudad Juárez, Chih. México.

  • Mexican Folkloric dance techniques from the state of Tamaulipas, México with Sergio Omar Arguello Salas  (November 2003) *Ciudad Juárez, Chih. México.

  • Martha Graham’s Technique with Erick Basurto Huerta (March 2003) * Ciudad Juárez, Chih. México.

  • Mexican Folk dance techniques from Michoacán and Nayarít, México with Jorge Miramontes Plantillas (March 2000) * Ciudad Juárez, Chih. México.

  • Flamenco (Zapateado technique, Sevillanas and Farrucas, posture and style and castanets work) with Curro Niebla (October 1998) * Ciudad Juárez, Chih.

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

 

  • American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) (January 2018- Present)

  • Adjuncts Come Together (ACT-UAW Local 7902-NYU) (September 2014-Present)

  • United Federation Teachers (UFT) (February 2015- Present)

    • Lincoln Center Education Chapter Leader (January 2017-Present)​

  • New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) (February 2015- Present)

  • Pizarts Board Member (October 2015-Present)

  • International Dance Council-UNESCO (August 2014- present)

  • National Dance Education Organization (September 2012-present)

    • NYU NDEO Student Chapter Co-Chair (September 2012- May 2014)

  • New York State Dance Education Association (September 2012- present)

  • Pi Lambda Tbeta- International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education (June 2009-present)

  • Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA) (Spring 2009-2012)

  • National Education Association (NEA) (Spring 2009-2012)

  • Texas Dance Educators Association (TDEA) (January 2009-2012)

  • Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) (Summer 2008-2012)

  • Ysleta Teachers Association (YTA) (August 2008-2012).

  • UTEP Honors Program (Fall 2006 - Spring 2007)    

  • National Scholars Honor Society (NSHS) (Spring 2005 to present)

  • Golden Key Honour Society (Fall 2004 to present)

  • Instituto de Investigación y Difusión de la Danza Mexicana, A.C. (IDDMAC) (1999-2011).

    •  Secretary of Agreements for the Chihuahua Delegation's Committee 

Honors, Awards, and Recognitions

 

  • NYU Steinhardt Institute Honors/Graduation Award- The Western Scholarship- May 19, 2014

  • NYU Steinhardt Graduate Scholarship (Fall 2012-Spring 2014)

  • NYU Susan Carol Hersh Scholarship (Spring 2013)

  • NYU Steinhardt Global Programs Scholarship to participate in summer study abroad through Literacy Teaching and Learning: Effective Schools for Cosmopolitan Democracies in UK. (Summer 2013)

  • Top Ten Teacher by Del Valle High School’s Chapter of the National Honor Society (May 2011)

  • UTEP BFA Magna Cum Laude and University Honors Certificate (May 2007)          

  • UTEP College of Liberal Arts- Music Theatre Program Certificate of Excellence in Music Theatre (May 2007)

  • John and Vida White Endowment (Fall 2005)

  • UTEP Woman’s Auxiliary Scholarship in Fine Arts- Outstanding academic achievements (Fall 2004 and Spring 2005)       

  • Emil Jay Dittmer Memorial Scholarship Outstanding academic achievements (Fall 2001-Spring 2002)   

  • UTEP SSSP Recognitions as outstanding GPA student (Fall 2001 - Spring 2007)      

  • College of Liberal Arts Dean’s List (Fall 2001 - Spring 2007)

  • Top 10 Senior Student of High School/Preparatoria Federal Diurna Por Cooperación EMS 2/3 “El Chamizal”

  • Highest GPA at the Biology and Chemistry Program (Class of 2000)

  • Honor to the Solidarity and Academic Merit by the Chihuahua State’s Education Department (1998)

Service

 

  • San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church- Volunteer *Catechist, Music Ministry, Proclamation Ministry (2020-Present) * Ciudad Juárez, Chih. México.

  • Disney Theatrical Productions-Theatre Development Fund Autism-Friendly Performances Volunteer (Sept. 29, 2019). *New York, NY.

  • Dance Video Performer - Voice From the Sea- by Ako Ando (Summer 2019)

  • APANICAL (Asociación de Padres de Niños con Cancer y Leucemia)- Zumba Masive Benefit Master Class MC (June 15, 2019). * Ciudad Juárez, Chih. México.

  • The Growth Art Project 2014, presented by ArtLab Oh and Sunproject. Peer Pressure by Ako Ando (Dec. 2014): Performer *New York, NY.

  • Chronicles of Le Femme Dance Performance by Kim Elliott at Alvin Ailey Studios (May 2015): Dancer *New York, NY.

  • “The Struggle”- Jacqueline K. Onassis High School Theatre (Summer 2013): Performed Broken Sorrow by Kim Elliott featuring works by NYU Dance Educators, NYU Students, and Beacon High School Dance Program. *New York, NY.

  • NYSDEA Conferences Organization Committee (Fall 2013 & Spring 2014)

  • Ateneo Fronterizo de Cd. Juárez, A.C. (Cultural and Artistic Assoc.): Participant at Cultural and Artistic Events (1995-2008): *Ciudad Juárez, Chih. México.

  • La Tenda di Cristo 16 (AIDS Shelter)/Mexican Night Fundraiser: Participant/Performer (Sept. 2007) * Ciudad Juárez, Chih. México.

  • U.S Department of Homeland Security - Hispanic Heritage Month: Participant/Performer (Oct. 2006) * El Paso, TX.

  • Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez - UACJ/IADA (“Paleofonia”, “Colectivo de Danza”, and “Día de Muertos”)Participant /Performer at Cultural and Artistic Events (98 – 06) * Ciudad Juárez, Chih. México.

  • Escuela Secundaria Federal No. I *70th and 75th Anniversaries: Alumna Participant (Oct. 2000 & 2005) * Ciudad Juárez, Chih. México

  • Maria Niña Children Shelter * “Poetry and Singing for Life”: Participant/Performer (July 2004) * Ciudad Juárez, Chih. México.

  • UTEP Office of Special Events/UTEP Union Gallery’s “Freedom and Me: Juneteenth Shared”: Participant (2002) * El Paso, TX.

  • Project Bravo, Inc.- Annual Paint-A-Thon Participant/Performer (Sept. 2000 & 2002) * Canutillo, TX.

  • IDDMAC - Annual International Dance Day Celebrations: Coordinator/Performer (1999- 2011) * Ciudad Juárez, Chih. México.

  • San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church * Community Svc. for the elderly, teens, and children: Catechist and Volunteer (1996 – 2001) * Ciudad Juárez, Chih. México.

  • Asociación de Periodistas de Cd. Juárez (Journalism Association of Cd. Juárez, Chih., Mexico): Performer and Cultural Events Supporter/Performer (1995-1996) * Ciudad Juárez, Chih. México.

 

 

 

References available upon request

 

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