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Ayana Tull

Ayana Tull

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dynamic performer and versatile choreographer with over 10 years of experience in competitive, collegiate, and community dance settings. Recognized for captivating audiences through expressive movement and strong stage performance, while engaging dance styles including Afro/Caribbean and Hip Hop. None the less, an experienced instructor and event organizer with a proven track record in mentoring young dancers and leading diverse teams to success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Company Dancer

Bad Girls in Heels
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with 5 choreographers to develop routines blending heels technique, jazz funk, and hip hop styles.
  • Exemplified professionalism both on-and off-stage by maintaining punctuality, preparedness, and a positive attitude.

Community Roller Skating Activist

Street Steppas
03.2022 - Current
  • Organized and led 5 pop-up skating performances and workshops in parks, schools, and community centers.
  • Developed and taught over 20 interactive sessions on roller skating fundamentals and skate dancing technique.
  • Traveled to over 10 states to teach and educate about skating.

Collegiate Dancer and Choreographer

Virginia State University
02.2019 - 01.2022
  • Member and Captain of both African and Caribbean Dance teams on campus.
  • Choreographed, organized, and performed in over 30 collegiate performances, events, workshops, and promotional campaigns on and off campus.

Education

Bachelor in Agricultural Science - Hospitality Management

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

Skills

  • Afro/Caribbean, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary
  • Stiletto Dance and Technique
  • Choreography
  • Creative Direction
  • Roller Skating
  • Adaptability to styles

Stats

Height: 5'3.5"  Weight: 165 Lbs

Body Type: Mesomorph

Training

-Stiletto Dance – Instructor Vanity Markee/ Philadelphia, Pa, [2 yrs]

-Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary – Professor LaWanda S. Raines/ Virginia State University, [2 yrs]

-Cheerleading, Pom, Lyrical - Coach Nicole Ethel Lee/ Philadelphia, PA, [7yrs]

Timeline

Company Dancer

Bad Girls in Heels
01.2023 - Current

Community Roller Skating Activist

Street Steppas
03.2022 - Current

Collegiate Dancer and Choreographer

Virginia State University
02.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor in Agricultural Science - Hospitality Management

Virginia State University
Ayana Tull