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Portfolio of John Smith

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Education/Training
School Name Instructor Coursework Date
Maria Tallchief School of Dance, Sample University Valerie Houston BFA in Dance 2009
Saratoga International Theatre Institute 2008 Sam Mitchell, Artistic Director Modern/Choreography 2008
Santa Rosa Junior College Alice Adler Ballroom/Movement Training 2006-2007
Credits/Work Experience
Project Title Role Company/Venue Director/Choreographer
CHOREOGRAPHY
2007 - Robots vs. Fake Robots Choreographer UCSB New Plays Festival John Paul Smith
2008 - Bouncin' Bertha Choreographer USCB Summer Theater Lab 2007
2009 - Main Stage Concert Choreographer Sample University Twyla Tharp
Vertical Erosion Choreographer/Pricipal Dancer International Dance Festival, Prague 2006 Alice Condadina
STAGE PERFORMANCE
A Midsummer Night's Dream - 2007 Oberon UCSB Theatre Irwin Appel
Circus of Love/Thin Skins Part II/Shaker Loops Principal Dancer Santa Barbara Dance Theatre - 2008 Jerry Pearson/Chris Pilafian/Stephanie Nugent
City Beneath th Sea - 2009 Principal Dancer Miami Contemporary Museum of Art (MOCA) Katherine Kramer
Triumph of Terpsichore 2008 Principal Dancer Ballet Santa Barbara Carrie Diamond
TEACHING
Ballet for Non-majors Teaching Assistant Summer Theater Lab Intensive University of California, Santa Barbara
Beginning Ballet Instructor Montecito School of Ballet 2002-2006
Media  (click on the image to view)
Movie File

Performance Video - The Rite of Spring

A performance video featuring my performance in The Right of Spring, produced by The Harvard "Right of Spring" project.

Movie File

Carolina Ballet: The Nutcracker

A short video clip of my guest performance in The Nutcracker with Carolina Ballet in 2009.

.PDF File

Dance Magazine Interview

This interview appeared in the December issue of Dance Magazine. Thanks, Dance Magazine! - "Principal Dancer John Smith was the highlight of the performance..."

About John Smith
Degree Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major Dance
Graduation Spring 2013
Phone (123) 456-7890
E-mail mail@gmail.com
Highlights

Represented by

Sergei Diaghilev
Manhattan Dance Representation
212-123-1234

Personal Statement

I have over 10 years of dance experience including five years as a corps dancer in Santa Barbara Dance Theatre; three years with the Steve Hunter Ensemble, Walnut Creek, CA. I have experience as a choreographer for both dance and theater. I have taught ballet, modern and performing skills at the college area as well as in independent dance studios.

Work Status

U.S. Citizen

Union Affiliation

AGMA

Willing to work for no pay?

No

Willing to travel for work?

Yes

Attributes & Skills

Age

20

Work Experience

Choreography; Print/Modeling; Stage Performance; Teaching; Theater/Musical Theater

Height

6 ft. 1 in.

Weight

190 lbs.

Ethnicity

Caucasian/White

Basic Skills

Athletic; Driver's License; Fight Training; Musician; Singing

Dance Specialization

Ballet; Ballroom Dance; Choreography; Jazz; Modern Dance; World Dance

Additional Skills

Costume Design & Construction

Voice Type

Baritone/Bass

Languages

Language: English

Spoken Fluency - Advanced

Written Fluency - Advanced

Language: Spanish

Spoken Fluency - Basic

Written Fluency - Basic

Websites
Honors & Awards

2007 - Matthew Plaskett Male Dancer Award

2006 - Saratoga Theatre Institute, Merit Scholarship