Dean Maitland is a dance instructor and choreographer seeking a position to teach various dance styles including Afro-Caribbean, ballet, and modern dance. He has a BFA in dance performance and choreography from Long Island University and has studied extensively in classical ballet, Afro-Cuban, Haitian, Brazilian, modern, jazz, and folk styles. He has over 30 years of experience performing internationally and teaching dance in schools, libraries, and organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Grenada.
Dean Maitland's Resume for Dance Educator and Choreographer
1. DEAN MAITLAND
Tel: 917-605-2044
E-mail: dean_maitland@yahoo.com
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PO Box 8275, Central Post Office, New York, NY 10116
OBJECTIVE: To implement a broad range of dance practices stressing on Afro-
Caribbean, Classical Ballet and Modern Dance; to teach, demonstrate and
inspire the creation of performances for young audiences; to help in incorporating
dance in the study curricula through both practice and historic references.
EDUCATION:
BFA in Dance performance & Choreography, Long Island University, Brooklyn
Campus, New York
Joffrey Ballet School, Classical Ballet studies with Sydney Lowenthel, Dorothy
Lister, Andrea Kulyk, John Magnus, 1991-1995
Peridance Studio (Afro-Cuban, Primitive, Haitian, Brazilian Dance traditions) with
Ned Williams, 1991-1994
Pavlychenko School, Toronto, Canada (Modern, Jazz) with Kathryn Brown, 1981
Tamarind Folk Company, Grenada, 1976-1990 with Pamela Douglas
Jamaica School of Dance (Folk, Modern, Jazz, Reggae) with Patsy Rickett, Barry
Moncrieffe, Bert Rose, 1989
International Correspondence School, Fitness & Nutrition Correspondence
Course, Schools of Scranton, PA, 1987
PERFORMING EXPERIENCE:
Invited Artist, Brooklyn Arts Council Harborlore Festival, Brooklyn, NY, 2014
Invited Artist, Woodstock Festival of Arts at Briarcliff Theater, NY, 2003
Worldwide Plaza Summer Dance Program Series, 8 Ave/50 Str., Manhattan, NY,
2002
Dancer, Linda Diamond & Company, Tribute to Anna Sokolow, (on TV Channel
13), 2002
2. Dancer, Djuj Dance Company, New York, 2000
National Performing Company, Grenada, West Indies, Soloist on tour
performances in England, Canada, U.S., Jamaica, etc. 1981, 82, 83
Soloist, AllNations Dance Company, New York, 1992, 93
Soloist, Grenada Music Society, - Play "Oklahoma!",(Arthur Thompson
Production Grenada), 1987
Soloist, National Performing Company, Grenada, Grenada Television
Soloist, President Reagan Opening Ceremony, Grenada, 1984
Dancer, Something Positive Dance Co., 1999,(Work by Cheryl Byron), (on TV
Channel 55)
Dancer, Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship, 1986
Dancer, Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Cunard cruise line, 1989
TEACHING/CHOREOGRAPHY/GRANTS:
Faculty, Adjunct Professor, Essex Community College, Newark
Courses in Dance and Choreography, 2008 to present
Executive Director, Art-in-Motion, Dance and Visual Art Educational
Organization, 2010 to present, Dance/Art-in-school projects for grades k-12.
Brooklyn Arts Council Grants, 2011, 2012
Artist-in-residence, Arts Horizons Inc., New Jersey, in Tri-State area public
schools, 1997 to present
Lead choreographer, Quake U.S.A. Company, New York, 1994 to present
Program for special education students, Orange, New Jersey, 1999, 2000
After-School Program, P.S. 528, New York, 2000, 01, 02
After-School Program, P.S. 116, Queens, NY, 1997
After-School Program, P.S. 213, Staten Island, NY, 2001
Choreography for Easter Festival, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Brooklyn, NY,
3. 2001
Instructor, Manhattan Village Academy High School, NY, 1993-96
Summer Program Instructor, Police Athletic League, NY, 1996-98
Dance Instructor, Landmark High School, New York, 1992-96,
Cari-Am Dance Company, Teacher/Choreography, Brooklyn, NY, 1992-95
Dancer & Instructor, Afro-Caribbean, Modern, Jazz, Tamarind Folk Company,
Grenada
"Attention Teens" Workshops in Afro-Caribbean Modern Dance, Jefferson
Square Library, NY, 1995
Wellness Instructor & Personal Training, A&T Fitness Center, Brooklyn, NY,
2002
Inwood Public Library, Series of workshops, Manhattan, 1996
Workshop Leader, Tompkins Square Branch Library Workshops, Manhattan, NY,
1997
Dance Instructor, Winthrop Beacon III Junior High School, Brooklyn, NY, 1994
Instructor for special needs dance students, Government of Grenada,
Department of Culture, 1989-91
Instructor for Tufton Hall Center for Underpriviledged Children, Grenada, 1988
Instructor, Spice Island Youthquake, Grenada, 1989-90