Makenna Deppe
Rexburg,ID
Summary
Creative Dance Instructor with expertise in instructional strategies and techniques. Seeking to teach dancers of all ages and backgrounds. Understanding and knowledge of a variety of dance genres and passionate about nurturing a love of dance to students
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Alliance Dance Company
Brigham Young University Idaho
Rexburg, ID
01.2022 - Current
- Coordination with choreographers and dancers to enhance and refine movements to properly showcase shared vision
- Performing in dance productions showcased on campus and touring through the US by attending daily rehearsals to perfect execution of dance movements
- Involved in various genres including ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, swing, tap, ballroom, American folk, and world dance
Collegiate Dance Company
Brigham Young University Idaho
Rexburg, ID
10.2018 - 12.2021
- A performance team practicing from three to four times a week along with weekly dance classes and training
- Coordinated with choreographers to enhance and refine movements to properly enact intended vision
- Showcase at the end of the semester on campus for the community to show inclusion in all styles and genres
Elite Dance Company
Kennedy School Of Dance
Nampa, Idaho
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Rehearsed each week learning new choreography in the dance styles of contemporary and hip hop.
- Studio performance based company at a high school level
Assistant Dance Teacher
Kennedy School of Dance
Nampa, ID
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and movement; specifically in ballet, tap, and jazz.
- Demonstrated, taught, and observed dancers ages 3-12; while also participating in multiple dance classes 10 hours a week; performance based and technique based
Education
Bachelor’s - Dance: Choreography And Performance
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID07.2022
GED -
Skyview High School
Nampa, ID05.2018
Skills
- Knowledge of teaching methodologies & learning style
- Understanding of dance anatomy & kinesiology
- Background in ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, tap, clog, world, and hip hop
- Performance experience
- Creative problem solving
- Class leadership
- Safety awareness
- Teaching expertise
- Instructional techniques
- Choreography
Accomplishments
- Volunteer service mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for 18 months
- Responsible for teaching, scheduling, and reporting
- Trained and mentored other missionaries
- Service in the community done in the Spanish language
Certification
- Certified Yoga Instructor, RYS Yoga Alliance 200 HR
Timeline
Alliance Dance Company
Brigham Young University Idaho
01.2022 - Current
Collegiate Dance Company
Brigham Young University Idaho
10.2018 - 12.2021
Elite Dance Company
Kennedy School Of Dance
08.2016 - 05.2018
Assistant Dance Teacher
Kennedy School of Dance
01.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor’s - Dance: Choreography And Performance
Brigham Young University - Idaho
GED -
Skyview High School
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