Addie Richie
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Driven by an intense passion for movement therapy, I've honed my skills in choreography and collaboration, notably with Kuntz and Company, WWU, and Bellingham Repetory Dance. My experience spans teaching dance for neurological disorders to performing lead roles, showcasing my creativity and discipline. Achievements include choreographing a nine-minute piece for WWU, embodying both hard and soft skills vital for the dance profession.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Kuntz and Company
Bellingham, WA
01.2023 - Current
- I assistant teach a dance class for people with Parkinsons disease and other neurological disorders. The class is taught by WWU professor Pam Kuntz.
- Along with assistant teaching, I am an intern for Kuntz and company, helping find accessible spaces and resources for participants of the class.
- I have attended seminars on Parkinson's disease in order to better understand how to help participants of the class.
- I would like to pursue movement therapy in my dance career and this class has taught me so much about helping reduce Parkinson's disease symptoms through movement and dance.
Dance Student
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
09.2022 - Current
- Trained in various contemporary and ballet classes, working with several professors
- Choreographed my own nine-minute piece that was performed on Western Washington University's main performance stage. This process included an audition where I chose my dancers, three and a half months of rehearsal time, as well as involvement in costumes and lighting design.
- Performed in every show offered by the dance department since arriving to WWU. This includes auditions, rehersals and the shows themselves.
- Worked with resident choreographer Toni Pasion in a week-long intensive that resulted in a Filipino-Hawaiian inspired piece that was performed on WWU mainstage.
- Involvement in multiple student-produced choreography shows..
- Currently working on my BFA, with plans to graduate in 2027
Dancer
Christian West-WWU Student production
Bellingham , WA
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Performing as the role of "Wood Pigeon", a solo/lead role.
- "The Story of the Sea and Sky", is a Kate Bush tribute show that composes of two acts. It is a concept show, inspired by Kate Bush and created/choreographed by Christian West and Pilar Godimez
- The show will be performed at WWU in May 2025
Dancer
Bellingham Repertory Dance
Bellingham, WA
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Worked with other dancers for Bellingham Repetory Dance Seven-day dance festival.
- For one week, met with a group of other dancers and choreographed a piece to be performed for an audience at the end of the festival.
Student Dancer
Dance Arts Los Alamos
Los Alamos, New Mexico
01.2009 - 09.2022
- Took technique classes in ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz and various ballroom styles
- Collaborated with other student dancers to create new choreography
- I auditioned for dance placement and several performances.
- Participated in intensives.
- I worked with teachers on solos.
- I performed in several performances of many different styles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance-BFA
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-2027
Skills
- Audition preparation
- Choreography experience
- Dance teacher experience
- Collaboration with choreographers
- Discipline and focus
- Creativity and originality
- Improvisation techniques
- Technique practice
Timeline
Dancer
Christian West-WWU Student production
02.2025 - 05.2025
Dancer
Bellingham Repertory Dance
07.2024 - 07.2024
Assistant Teacher
Kuntz and Company
01.2023 - Current
Dance Student
Western Washington University
09.2022 - Current
Student Dancer
Dance Arts Los Alamos
01.2009 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Dance-BFA
Western Washington University