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Work History
Education
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Arniya Ragsdale

Detroit,MI

Summary

Dynamic Dance Performer with experience at Dynamite Dance Company and Detroit Fame All-Stars, showcasing exceptional adaptability and creativity. Mastered complex choreography while expressing deep emotion through movement, utilizing strong memory and expressiveness. Cultivated professional relationships that enhanced performance quality, demonstrating a blend of discipline and originality. Seeking opportunities to leverage these skills in innovative dance projects.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Dancer

Dynamite Dance Company
Detroit, MI
02.2022 - Current
  • Participated in community events showcasing dance skills.
  • Practiced improvisation techniques during rehearsals.
  • Taught basic steps to beginner dancers.
  • Developed creative ideas for new routines and performances.
  • Utilized props when necessary during performances or rehearsals.
  • Lead warm-up exercises prior to practice sessions.
  • Collaborated with other student dancers to create new routines.
  • Reviewed video footage of past performances to improve future ones.
  • Demonstrated proper stretching techniques before and after practices.
  • Performed in a variety of dance styles such as ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip hop.
  • Learned advanced choreography for performances.
  • Maintained proper form and technique while dancing.
  • Instructed younger students on the basics of various dance styles.
  • Attended weekly rehearsals with the dance team.
  • Trained, exercised and attended dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical stamina and physical fitness.
  • Auditioned for dance placement or membership in dance troupes or companies.
  • Developed understanding of personal capabilities and limitations to select dance styles accordingly.
  • Learned choreography quickly and adapted to changes in choreography seamlessly by maintaining physical and mental flexibility.
  • Maintained awareness of dance trends and innovations.
  • Identified current dance trends and innovations to stay updated and learn new moves.
  • Studied, practiced and rehearsed dances required in roles.
  • Researched past and observed current performances to improve understanding of dances.
  • Performed classical, modern or interpretive dances in productions, expressing stories, rhythm and emotional tone.
  • Built and cultivated lasting professional relationships with other dancers, choreographers and performers by attending social events and maintaining communication.
  • Trained, exercised and attended classes to maintain highest level of proficiency, ability and fitness.

Student Actor

The Studio Group
Southfield, MI
03.2022 - 11.2024
  • Attended auditions for roles in theatrical performances.
  • Memorized scripts for several different roles in plays.
  • Engaged with audiences after shows by answering questions about the play or character portrayal.
  • Studied script analysis to better understand plotlines, characters, and themes.
  • Created and rehearsed lines for characters in plays.
  • Learned blocking techniques to improve acting skills.
  • Provided feedback to directors about character choices and stage direction.
  • Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret, learn and memorize lines.
  • Conveyed each character's story through speech, body language and movement.
  • Learned about characters in scripts and relationships to each other to develop role interpretations.
  • Worked closely with directors and other actors to find interpretation most suited to role.
  • Performed common-knowledge and original illusions to provide entertainment to diverse audiences.
  • Used singing, dancing and musical instruments to enhance performances.
  • Attended auditions and casting calls to audition for roles.
  • Worked closely with directors, fellow performers and writers to identify and perfect optimal performance techniques.
  • Impersonated mannerisms and voices of others and contorted face to amuse audiences.

Dancer

Detroit Fame All- Stars
Detroit, Michigan
05.2019 - 11.2022
  • Practiced improvisation techniques during rehearsals.
  • Participated in community events showcasing dance skills.
  • Taught basic steps to beginner dancers.
  • Developed creative ideas for new routines and performances.
  • Utilized props when necessary during performances or rehearsals.
  • Helped manage music selections for dances.
  • Communicated effectively with fellow dancers about upcoming events.
  • Lead warm-up exercises prior to practice sessions.
  • Collaborated with other student dancers to create new routines.
  • Reviewed video footage of past performances to improve future ones.
  • Modified existing choreography based on individual dancer's strengths.
  • Adapted choreography to fit different skill levels.
  • Demonstrated proper stretching techniques before and after practices.
  • Assisted in creating promotional materials for upcoming shows.
  • Performed in a variety of dance styles such as ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip hop.
  • Auditioned for dance placement or membership in dance troupes or companies.
  • Trained, exercised and attended dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical stamina and physical fitness.
  • Instructed younger students on the basics of various dance styles.
  • Maintained proper form and technique while dancing.
  • Learned advanced choreography for performances.
  • Trained, exercised and attended classes to maintain highest level of proficiency, ability and fitness.
  • Taught new dance students and oriented new dancers to company.
  • Performed in productions as actor or singer in addition to dancing, if required.
  • Created and choreographed dance moves and routines for self, partners and ensembles.
  • Built and cultivated lasting professional relationships with other dancers, choreographers and performers by attending social events and maintaining communication.
  • Performed classical, modern or interpretive dances in productions, expressing stories, rhythm and emotional tone.
  • Researched past and observed current performances to improve understanding of dances.
  • Worked closely with choreographers to perfect performance of dance moves.
  • Identified current dance trends and innovations to stay updated and learn new moves.
  • Learned choreography quickly and adapted to changes in choreography seamlessly by maintaining physical and mental flexibility.
  • Developed understanding of personal capabilities and limitations to select dance styles accordingly.
  • Coordinated dancing with partners or ensembles.
  • Attended weekly rehearsals with the dance team.
  • Maintained awareness of dance trends and innovations.
  • Studied, practiced and rehearsed dances required in roles.
  • Prepared and maintained pointe shoes for use in rehearsals and performances.
  • Attended performance costume fittings, makeup calls and publicity photography sessions.
  • Choreographed dances for self and others.

Education

High School Diploma -

Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Manistee, MI
06-2028

Skills

  • Memory and retention
  • Stage etiquette
  • Cross-training
  • Strong work ethic
  • Expressiveness and emotion
  • Performance presence
  • Choreography memorization
  • Constructive criticism
  • Confidence and poise
  • Balance and control
  • Discipline and focus
  • Audition preparation
  • Injury prevention
  • Creativity and originality
  • Adaptability and versatility
  • Flexibility and balance
  • Musicality and rhythm
  • Flexibility and agility

Accomplishments

  • Honor Roll students
  • Best Dancer
  • Best Helper For Dance with small Group of minis
  • Academic Games

Affiliations

  • Dancing
  • Singing
  • Reading
  • Fashion
  • Math

Timeline

Student Actor

The Studio Group
03.2022 - 11.2024

Student Dancer

Dynamite Dance Company
02.2022 - Current

Dancer

Detroit Fame All- Stars
05.2019 - 11.2022

High School Diploma -

Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Arniya Ragsdale