Ashlee Timmons
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Creative Dance Choreographer with many years of experience in choreography backed by exceptional performance career. Enthusiastic and motivating with commitment to fostering love of movement in students. Patient and encouraging with students of all levels.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Ashlee V Studio LLC
Owings Mills, MD
11.2019 - Current
- Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.
- Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
- Established policies and procedures that promoted an ethical work environment.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
- Collaborated with music directors to develop innovative routines that enhanced the overall production.
- Organized rehearsals and provided instruction to dancers on proper technique and performance skills.
- Incorporated props into dance routines to enhance visual effects.
- Instructed professional dancers on how to execute difficult moves safely and effectively.
- Taught new combinations of steps and movements to improve skill levels of performers.
- Coached individual dancers on their performance techniques to ensure quality results.
- Adjusted choreography according to dancer's strengths and weaknesses.
- Maintained an organized rehearsal schedule while keeping track of any changes or updates made during practice sessions.
- Researched popular trends in the dance industry to stay current with the latest styles.
- Provided feedback on progressions made by each student throughout their training period.
- Analyzed different musical genres to identify which ones best suited particular dances.
- Instructed dancers on motivation behind movements to instill creative expression.
- Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
- Developed and facilitated signature style for dance company.
- Prepared choreography for individual and group performances.
- Demonstrated various dance routines, watched and evaluated dancers and tweaked steps to produce outstanding shows.
- Oversaw flexibility and strength conditioning for performers.
Dance Choreographer
Karma’s Dance Factory
Baltimore, MD
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Created detailed choreography for a variety of dance styles, including jazz, modern, hip-hop and ballet.
- Collaborated with music directors to develop innovative routines that enhanced the overall production.
- Organized rehearsals and provided instruction to dancers on proper technique and performance skills.
- Developed creative concepts for upcoming shows and performances.
- Incorporated props into dance routines to enhance visual effects.
- Taught new combinations of steps and movements to improve skill levels of performers.
- Adjusted choreography according to dancer's strengths and weaknesses.
- Maintained an organized rehearsal schedule while keeping track of any changes or updates made during practice sessions.
- Assisted costume designers by providing input on appropriate clothing choices for each routine.
- Assisted with customer service operations, processing payments, creating class schedules and answering questions.
Dance Educator
Baltimore City Public School System
Baltimore, MD
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Possessed the ability to enforce engagement in a classroom at all times and utilizes behavior management strategies to set and maintain clear expectations.
- Communicated regularly with faculty members regarding curriculum changes or updates.
- Mentored advanced dancers who were interested in pursuing a career in dance.
- Planned, organized and implemented dance classes for students of all ages, levels and abilities.
- Developed lesson plans to teach a variety of dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop and contemporary.
- Demonstrated proper technique and provided constructive feedback to students in order to improve their performance.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, participation and progress.
Dance Instructor
3D Dance Studios (Summer Camp)
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Organized and monitored rehearsals to ensure the quality of performances.
- Instructed students in the basics of various dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap and contemporary.
- Taught a variety of techniques including strhing, leaps, turns and jumps.
- Provided individual feedback on student performance to help them improve their skills.
- Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
- Assisted in designing costumes for performances according to the theme or story line chosen.
- Collaborated with other instructors to develop lessons plans that meet the needs of each student's level of ability.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and any issues that arise during class time.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, payments received and lesson plans used for each class session.
- Created a safe environment where students can learn without fear of criticism or judgment.
- Motivated students by providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
- Demonstrated proper technique while teaching new movements or steps.
Education
Master of Arts - Legal Studies
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
UNIVERSITY of BALTIMORE, Merrick School of Business
Baltimore, MD01.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Dance
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MDSkills
- Performance preparation
- Physical Conditioning
- Effective Communication
- Dance development
- Relationships and rapport
- Choreography creation
- Audience Engagement
- Stage PerformanceOperational Excellence
- Inspirational leadership
- Talent Development
- Brand Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Program Oversight
- Talent Recruitment
- Staff Management
- Business Administration
- MIssion and Vision
- Goal Setting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Self Motivation
- Decision-Making
- Strategic business planning
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
Physical Description
5'1, 105 lbs, light brown, dark brown
Dance Training
- CCBC Performing Arts Dance Program, 2012, Melinda, Ballet, Modern, Hip-hop
- Western High School Dance Team, 2006-2009, Mrs. Goodman, Ballet, Modern, Hip-hop
- Morton Street Dance Studio, 2005-2006, Chris Michaels, Hip Hop, Breakdance
- Citywide Marching Band, 2002-2005, Tia, Hip Hop, Jazz, Popping, Isolations
Performances & Choreography
- Essence Festival, 2018, Dancer/ Choreographer, New Orleans, LA
- Opened Up for YBS SKOLA, Dancer/ Choreographer, Baltimore, MD
- 106 & Park, Dancer, New York, NY
- BET College Tour, Dancer, Nationwide
- AFRAM, Dancer/ Choreographer, Baltimore, MD
- Opened Up For Sevyn Streeter, Dancer/ Choreographer, Baltimore, MD
- Opened Up For Jon B, Dancer/ Choreographer, Philadelphia, PA
- Youth Summer Block Tour, Dancer/ Choreographer, Baltimore, MD
- South African Artist Keiyu, Choreographer
- Alex Jaye ( R& B Singer), Choreographer
- Tamira Cannie (Pop- Artist), Choreographer
- Dorothy Milone ( Pop Singing Group), Choregrapher and member of the group
- Magohany Fame ( R&B Singer), Choreographer
- Jay Marie ( R&B Singer), Choreographer
- Chris Bivins ( Pop Artist), Choreographer
Websites
Accomplishments
Grand Opening of Ashlee V Studio LLC
ATL Voyayge Magazine
Timeline
CEO
Ashlee V Studio LLC
11.2019 - Current
Dance Choreographer
Karma’s Dance Factory
10.2017 - 09.2019
Dance Educator
Baltimore City Public School System
08.2016 - 06.2018
Dance Instructor
3D Dance Studios (Summer Camp)
07.2015 - 09.2015
Master of Arts - Legal Studies
University of Baltimore
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
UNIVERSITY of BALTIMORE, Merrick School of Business
Some College (No Degree) - Dance
The Community College of Baltimore County