Anthony Burrell
Atlanta,GA
Summary
- Experienced creative advisor and choreographer in the performing arts and entertainment industry with formal training in classical ballet, and modern dance, and years of creating choreography and performance techniques in elite platforms; seeking creative management position to provide artistic support, professional development, and a diverse space to build future well rounded artists.
- Reputable Artist recognized for consistently developing innovative techniques to encourage creativity and visual product improvement. Renowned artist experienced in Arts medium and versatile in thematic experimentation. Disciplined and productive creative with diverse and varied portfolio showcasing personal evolution in artistic journey.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Founding Artistic Director
ANTHONY BURRELL CENTER FOR DANCE
Atlanta, GA
08.2018 - Current
- Create and implement diverse dance curriculum based on age, level, and interest taught by industry professionals in partnership with Director
- Direct four dance concerts performances for Performing company and school
- Responsible for partnering with Executive director to implement marketing and fundraising plans, direct artistic vision, and manage financial and business operations of academy
- Produce Breaking Barriers summer dance intensive programs in Atlanta, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles to provide youth and adults dancers with dance education, and professional development classes
- Responsible for recruiting instructors and managing Executive Director and Director to provide Anthony Burrell Center for Dance with diverse curriculum.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration
Creative Director
Mariah Carey- Mirage Entertainment
City Of Los Angeles, CA
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Develop artistic vision for each year’s artistic season.
- Create and manage artistic calendar.
- Establish and cultivate relationships and partnerships with visiting artists and companies.
- Design and implement production schedules for touring and production schedule, performances: rehearsal, load in, build, run, and strike.
- Negotiated vendor contracts and services to meet budget requirements
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion
- Established procedures and quality standards for department
- Oversaw full teams of writers, artists, designers and project managers
- Recruited, hired and trained top candidates with eye for performance
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of music composition, sound design and digital graphics
Choreographer
Beyonce-Parkwood Entertainment
City of Los Angeles, CA
01.2003 - 01.2018
- Choreographed ‘Lemonade’ Film, winning “Peabody” and “MTV Music Award for Best Choreography”, and nominating for ‘Sorry’ music video 2016
- Choreographed 'Mine', and 'Ghost' from Self Titled album
- Conceptually developed choreography for over 50 Awards, tours, music videos
- Discovered and utilized talents of team
Choreographer
Collins Avenue Productions
Los Angeles, CA
07.2012 - 08.2015
- Dance Moms season 2 & 3
- Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition Season 1 & 2
- Raising Asia
- Developed choreography for 12 dancers for weekly live performances.
Dance Choreographer
Bally's Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Choreographed casino production with 50+ dancer and singers
- Auditioned and cast 20 new members, diversifying cast and production staff
- Created production rehearsal, production, and tech schedule for all departments principal dancer | come fly away broadway
Principal Dancer
Come Fly Away
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Toured nationally with company of 25 dancers as Lead performer
- Performed in multiple roles for CFA by performing Principal/Ensemblew track with daily rehearsals to perfect execution of dance character.
- Raved reviews nationally
- Coordinated with choreographers to enhance and refine movements to properly enact intended vision
- Collaborated with choreographers to refine or modify dance steps
Principal Dancer
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
New York, NY
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Toured nationally with company of 30 dancers as, performer under Judith Jamison direction
- Choreographed and reviewed as a “Young Choreographer to Watch” by Jennifer Dunning of ‘NY Times’
Choreographer
RIhanna TOURING INC
02.2006 - 06.2007
- Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Prepared Artist for live show, videos, red carpet, and photoshoot with Artist development, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques and workouts.
Assistant Choreographer
BEYONCE TOURING INC
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Developed Artist performance and marketing platform
- Performed in multiple roles for Self titled by choreographing, and dancing in project
- Choreographed performances and staged International tour.
- Discovered and utilized talents of team for tours, and award show performances
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dance
The University of The Arts
Philadelphia, PAMaster of Arts - DANCE
HOLLINS UNVERSITY
Roanoke, VA05.2022
Some College (No Degree) -
The Ailey School
New York, NYSome College (No Degree) - Ballet
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET
New Philadelphia, PANATIONAL SCHOOL oF BALLET
Lima, Peru1996
Skills
- Joomla development
- Complex problem solver
- Dreamweaver
- Texture painting
- Art history
- Microsoft Visio
- Mac OS X proficient
- Media industry expertise
- Vendor negotiation
- Network television operations
- Communications strategies
- Performance Optimization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Additional Information
- 2016 MTV Video Music Award Recipient for Best Choreography in Beyonce’s ‘Formation’ 2016 MTV Video Music Award
- Nomination for Best Choreography in Beyonce’s ‘Sorry’
- Peabody award winner for Beyonce’s “Lemonade”
- 1998 National Gold Medalist for the NAACP ACT-SO competition in the Category of Dance,
- Philadelphia Key to City awards
Timeline
Founding Artistic Director
ANTHONY BURRELL CENTER FOR DANCE
08.2018 - Current
Dance Choreographer
Bally's Hotel & Casino
01.2014 - 04.2014
Creative Director
Mariah Carey- Mirage Entertainment
01.2013 - 12.2018
Choreographer
Collins Avenue Productions
07.2012 - 08.2015
Principal Dancer
Come Fly Away
06.2011 - 06.2012
Principal Dancer
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
01.2008 - 01.2010
Choreographer
RIhanna TOURING INC
02.2006 - 06.2007
Choreographer
Beyonce-Parkwood Entertainment
01.2003 - 01.2018
Assistant Choreographer
BEYONCE TOURING INC
01.2003 - 01.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Dance
The University of The Arts
Master of Arts - DANCE
HOLLINS UNVERSITY
Some College (No Degree) -
The Ailey School
Some College (No Degree) - Ballet
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET
NATIONAL SCHOOL oF BALLET
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