About Michelle S.
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Teaching Artist: Dance, Improvisation, Spoken Word
Jan, 2015 - PresentInner City Arts
Create and instruct innovative courses in dance and theater education. Develop curriculum and syllabus for a variety of grade levels and learning abilities that support LAUSD arts standards. Implemented community-building classroom exercises. Incorporated inquiry- based learning and collaborative teaching practices. Curate student presentations for performance.
Teaching Artist - Hip Hop Dance. Spoken Word
Sep, 2009 - Aug, 2014Urban Arts Partnership
Developed curricula for elementary through high school level dance and poetry courses that encompassed skill-building, and inquiry-based learning, that supported NYC Blueprint for the Arts standards. Implemented community-building classroom exercises. Incorporated inquiry- based learning and collaborative teaching practices. Curated student performances and presentations, in and outside of the classroom and/or school environment. Coordinated field trips and community service projects. Completed ADOBE training programs for media arts programs in the classroom. Facilitated parent and teacher workshops.
Teaching Artist - Creative Movement
Nov, 2007 - Mar, 2008Roll America
Prepared lesson plans and established course goals. Instructed students in movement basics and simple performance techniques. Choreographed and directed student performances.
Teaching Artist - Dance and Creative Movement
Sep, 2007 - Jun, 2008Manhattan Youth
Prepared lesson plans and established course goals. Instructed students in movement basics and simple performance techniques. Choreographed and directed student performances.
Teaching Artist - Hip Hop Dance. Improvisation. Spoken Word
Sep, 2006 - Aug, 2009Wingspan Arts
Created and instructed innovative programs in the performing arts. Developed a variety of curricula for a variety of grade levels and learning abilities. Directed presentations of student performances in and outside the classroom.
Rehearsal Director and Choreographer
May, 2003 - May, 2006BLADE Dance Entertainment
Managed and directed rehearsals for performance. Incorporated exercises to develop performance technique. Developed and maintained client relationships. Choreographed dances for performance.
Director/Choreographer
Jun, 1999 - Aug, 2000Forerunners International Institute, Inc
Directed international tour of Journey to Freedom show. Instructed students in basic acting, dance performance techniques. Choreographed a variety of dances.
Education
Diploma - Theater
Sep, 1993 - Jun, 1997HS for Creative and Performing Arts
B.F.A. - Acting
Aug, 1997 - May, 2001Marymount Manhattan College
Languages
French
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
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