Anthony T. Jones
Palm Springs,CA
Summary
Accomplished arts administrator, educator, and leader with over 20 years of experience directing teams, coordinating large-scale events, managing budgets, and mentoring staff and volunteers. Long-term involvement with Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue as loyal parishioner, enthusiastic volunteer, and diligent Verger. Recognized for fusing exceptional organizational capabilities with a dedication to community, music, arts, and ceremonial practices.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Faculty
St. Paul Ballet
St. Paul, MN
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Provided expert classical ballet training to intermediate and advanced students, fostering technical excellence, artistry, and discipline.
- Coached, advised, and mentored students on performance preparation, career development, and professional opportunities.
- Supported the company's mission to cultivate a welcoming, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment for dancers of all ages.
Director
Minnesota Dance Theatre School
Minneapolis, MN
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed faculty, accompanists, volunteers, and students to cultivate an inclusive community.
- Executed scheduling, payroll, curriculum development, and faculty training for streamlined operations.
- Coordinated events, performances, and outreach in collaboration with leadership.
- Safeguarded student welfare and family engagement through meticulous operational management.
Director
School of Ballet Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Supervised faculty and students across academic and artistic programs.
- Planned and staged productions, collaborating with designers and production staff to execute large-scale events.
- Oversaw curriculum planning, managed budget oversight, facilitated communication initiatives, and cultivated donor partnerships.
- Guided and supported students in developing their skills, professionalism, and artistic growth.
Director
Oregon Ballet Theatre School
Portland, OR
12.2013 - 02.2018
- Enhanced programming offerings, launched OBT2 (junior company), and doubled school revenue.
- Oversaw recruitment, budget management, curriculum creation, and planning for performances and productions.
- Partnered with finance, development, production, and marketing departments to enhance cross-functional collaboration.
- Supervised staff and faculty, integrating mentorship with organizational leadership.
Classical Ballet Faculty
Palucca University of Dance
Dresden, Germany
08.2010 - 12.2013
- Taught and mentored students from middle school through university level, providing individualized coaching and performance preparation.
- Served as Children's Ballet Master for Semper Opera Ballet productions, coordinating rehearsals and guiding technical and artistic development.
- Advised students on academic and professional progression, including senior projects and thesis work, fostering both artistic growth and personal development.
- Collaborated with faculty and guest choreographers to stage works and maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
Verger
Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
04.2010 - 08.2010
- Assisted clergy in the preparation and execution of daily worship services, weddings, funerals, and special liturgical events, ensuring ceremonial precision and reverence.
- Coordinated processions and engaged acolytes, Altar Guild, ushers, and volunteers to guarantee smooth service execution.
- Managed parish-wide calendars and scheduling for worship, events, and special programs; generated service leaflets and maintained parish registers with exceptional attention to detail.
- Coordinated efforts with clergy, choir school staff, and parish departments to optimize planning and execution of worship and special events.
- Mentored and trained acolytes, fostering discipline, confidence, and professionalism in their service roles.
- Ensured a seamless, reverent, and welcoming worship experience for all parishioners and visitors by anticipating needs, addressing logistical details, and supporting clergy and volunteers.
Acquisitions & Cataloging Associate
The Frick Collection
New York, NY
03.2000 - 04.2010
- Oversaw incoming gifts and acquisitions, encompassing documentation, cataloging, and preservation of detailed records to enhance accuracy and accessibility of library and museum collection.
- Cultivated relationships with donors, galleries, and international institutions, coordinating communications and facilitating the acquisition process in multiple languages (English and French).
- Oversaw financial and administrative tasks related to acquisitions, including processing payments, tracking endowed funds, and assisting with grant proposals and reports.
Education
B.A. -
New York University
New York, NYProfessional Children's School
New York, NYSchool of American Ballet
New York, NYSkills
- Deep understanding of worship, liturgical, and musical traditions, with proficiency in Episcopal/Anglican High Church practices
- Event planning and performance coordination
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Staff and volunteer supervision
- Training and mentorship
- Budget management
- Organizational administration
- Writing and communication skills
- Archival management
- Pastoral care
- Welcoming worship environments creation
- Conversational French and German
Other Roles
- Artistic Director, Huntington Ballet Theatre, Directed productions and oversaw administration of a community-based cultural institution.
- Soloist Dancer, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Performed principal and soloist roles in works by Balanchine, Robbins, Tudor, and others.
Timeline
Faculty
St. Paul Ballet
08.2022 - 01.2025
Director
Minnesota Dance Theatre School
07.2021 - 07.2022
Director
School of Ballet Arizona
02.2018 - 10.2018
Director
Oregon Ballet Theatre School
12.2013 - 02.2018
Classical Ballet Faculty
Palucca University of Dance
08.2010 - 12.2013
Verger
Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue
04.2010 - 08.2010
Acquisitions & Cataloging Associate
The Frick Collection
03.2000 - 04.2010
B.A. -
New York University
Professional Children's School
School of American Ballet
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