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, MI06-2028
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