Observed physical therapy sessions, assisted with exercises and treatments, and shadowed physical therapists.

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2610 Brittland Drive
Manakin Sabot, VA 23103
dancer71395@gmail.com
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS, Dance
PRE-PROFESSIONAL HEALTH, Physical Therapy Concentration
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Harrisonburg, VA
May 2017
PERFORMANCE
EARLYNN J. MILLER SHOWCASE
James Madison University’s showcase of choreography and technical work produced by
students.
Concert Choreographer Title
EJM Showcase Kayla Bolton SING SING SING
Spring 2016 Tara Botino Swerve
Mary Petrizzi Chips and Salsa
EJM Showcase Vaden Vosteen Improvisations on
Fall 2015 the Home
Ashley Runnells Northern Lights
WHITE MOUNTAIN DANCE FESTIVAL
Summer Intensive held at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York in 2015.
Concert Choreographer Title
Dance Concert #3 James Martin Droop Rescue
Summer 2015
Dance Concert #3 Laura Glenn Running
Summer 2015
Dance Concert #3 Ernesta Corvino Moonstruck
Summer 2015

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PERFORMANCE (cont.)
SIGHTS SPECIFIC WORKS
Student works choreographed outside the four walls of a dance studio in the environment of the
university campus.
Location Choreographer Title
Sights Specific Marina Wright Benediction
Student Success
Building
Sights Specific Kendall Phelps From the Ground Up
Studio Theatre
ASSOCIATE DANCE ENSEMBLE
James Madison University’s freshman performance ensemble that features a guest artist during
its spring season.
Concert Choreographer Title
Student Dance Kelsey Kramer Roots
Concert Jen Wernimont
Spring 2014
Student Dance Kate Trammell Wild Harvest
Concert
Fall 2013
CHOREOGRAPHY
EARLYN J. MILLER SHOWCASE
James Madison University’s showcase of choreography and technical work produced by
students.
Concert Choreographer Title
EJM Showcase Kayla Bolton SING SING SING
Spring 2016
EJM Showcase Kayla Bolton Together We Dance
Fall 2015
EJM Showcase Kayla Bolton You Were Here
Spring 2015

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COMPOSITION WORKS
Title Description Premier
Together We Dance A trio based on the connection 2015
and friendship between three
women.
Kingdom A solo based on a female ruler 2015
Crumbling whose kingdom is slowly crumbling
from under her feet.
A Way Out A solo based on slavery. 2015
You Were Here A duet based on a personal experience 2014
of the relationship between a daughter
and deceased mother.
Forward Progression A solo based on a person’s ability to 2014
push themselves further beyond
expectation.
MASTER CLASSES
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Danah Bella Ben Lambert
Ryan Corriston Pam Pietro
Eisenhower Dance Daniel Phoenix Singh
John Dixon Kate Trammell
Shane O’Hara Cynthia Thompson
Alice Howes Courtney White
Jen Kelly Dairchiro Yuyama
PRODUCTION
James Madison University
Concert Position Date
Senior Dance Concert Reception Spring 2016
DanceShare Program Fall 2015
Student Dance Concert Light Board Operator Fall 2014

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TRAINING
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
The Dance Professional Shane O’Hara
Fall 2016
Anatomy and Somatic Studies Kate Trammell
Fall 2016
Intermediate and Advanced Modern Technique Ryan Corriston
Shane O’Hara
Suzanne- Miller Corso
Cynthia Thompson
Fall 2013-Present
Intermediate Ballet Alexi Sherrill
Eva Robertson
Spring 2014-Spring 2015
Advanced Dance Composition Kate Trammell
Fall 2015
Intermediate Dance Composition Ryan Corriston
Spring 2015
History of Dance Shane O’Hara
Spring 2015
Dance Improvisation Julia Vessey
Fall 2014
Central Virginia Dance Academy Anne Byrne Wash
Glen Allen, VA 2009-2013
Barbara Hammond’s School of Dance Barbara Hammond
Henrico, VA Jennifer Hammond
2000-2013
TEACHING
In Motion Dance Studio Beginning and Intermediate Tap, Beginning
Fall 2013- Present and Senior Ballet, Pre-pointe, and Pointe
teacher for students ages 6-18 years old

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Salem Christian School Preschool – fifth grade ballet and tap classes
after school program.
Fall 2011- Spring 2013
FESTIVALS & WORKSHOPS
White Mountain Dance Festival
Bronxville, New York
July 10-August 2 2015
This is a three -week intensive for dancers interested in advancing technique, choreographic and
performance opportunities, and training in Laban Movement Analysis. The program provides
yoga classes twice a day, modern, ballet, improvisation, and choreographic technique classes
every day. In addition to classes, dancers have repertory rehearsals every day to prepare for the
concluding performance.
Intensive’s Faculty- Paul Denis, Laura Glenn, Jim Lepore, Keri Saul, Kate Trammell
Stuart Pimsler and Company at Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Harrisonburg, Virginia
April 7 & 9 2015
The Stuart Pimsler company came to Virginia to work with Sentara RMH Hospital’s staff and
stroke survivor patients. The two- day workshop consisted of techniques health care
professionals could use and techniques that impacted stroke survivors physically and
emotionally.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Fundraising Chair of Dance Theatre, James Madison University
Executive Board: Fall 2016-Spring 2017
Vice President of Sigma Alpha Omega, James Madison University
Executive Board: Fall 2016-Spring 2017
PRE-PROFESSIONAL HEALTH
Physical Therapy Concentration
A track for students who want to further their education in the medical field.
Courses of Study:
Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy, Cellular Biology, General Biology, General Chemistry,
General Psychology, Life Span Human Development, Elementary Statistics.
Course Required Work Experience:
Advantage Physical Therapy Henrico Doctor’s Hospital
Harrisonburg, Virginia Henrico, Virginia

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May 2015 July 2016
48 Hours 65 Hours