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A'Zariah "AZ" Foster

Summary

11th Grade (2024-2025)

3.6 GPA

Highly motivated competitive dancer with 13 years of experience in various areas of dance. I am skilled in memorizing choreography at a fast pace while displaying exceptional facials and technique. I am passionate about perfecting my craft and growing my knowledge and expertise of dance. Through solid work ethic and dedication it is my goal to pursue and master majorette dance at a high school, collegiate and ultimately a professional level. I am a Creative dancer with extensive experience performing in front of live audiences of all sizes. I am skilled in body control and balance with excellent memorization of choreography. I enjoy collaborating with others and work well under pressure. I am self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility. I have proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. I work very well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Drill Master

DRC Diamonds
11.2023 - Current

Assist dancers with learning and perfecting choreography for various routines to include Creative, Field Show, Parade/Walk-Thru.

Majorette Dancer

DRC Diamonds
09.2018 - Current

Current Majorette Dancer with participation in the following at a competitive level:

Stand Battle

Traditional Battle

Creative Dance

Trio Captain's Battle

Duo Captain's Battle

Quad Battle

Field Show

Hip Hop Dance

Competitive Cheer

Technique Class

Tumbling Class

  • Picks up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
  • Assist in Choreographing solo, duo, and group performances.
  • Progresses quickly by mastering challenging choreography and routines.
  • Performed in multiple roles by attending daily rehearsals to perfect execution of dance movements.
  • Demonstrated grace and athleticism in various routines.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Works well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Works well in fast-paced environments.

Sr. Co-Captain / Sr. Stand Battle Co-Captain

DRC Diamonds
05.2022 - 11.2023
  • Assist in Choreographing solo, duo, and group performances.
  • Assist in training, developing and providing guidance to new DRC Diamond members.
  • Lead stretches and practices with fellow leadership members.
  • Participate in Captain's Battles
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Works to provide a positive setting for Dance Sisters
  • Works very well in a team setting
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Able to adapt to different personalities and situations.


Prancing Lioness Majorette Dancer

West Charlotte High School
08.2023 - Current
  • Assist with Choreographing group performances and solo counts.
  • Perform majorette routines for Varsity football events, Local Parades, Pep Rallies and Social Events.
  • Perform in multiple roles by attending daily rehearsals to perfect execution of dance movements.
  • Picks up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
  • Maintains a professional attitude and work ethic during long rehearsals and performances.
  • Actively lead rehearsals for performances.
  • Progressed quickly by mastering choreography and routines.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Junior Varsity Cheerleader

Rocky River High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Entertained fans during Junior Varsity football games and at personal appearances such as pep rallies by performing stunts and choreographed routines.
  • Attended all practices on time with positive demeanor and willingness to work hard.
  • Kept uniform clean, neat and well-maintained
  • Participated in cheer clinics
  • Developed and maintained key relationships fellow athletes, coaching staff, and school administrators and professors.
  • Practiced routines to improve flexibility and skill.
  • Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.

Dance Student

North Ridge Middle School
08.2019 - 06.2022

Dance Student with studies in dance history, creative dance, African dance, Contemporary dance, Hip Hop dance and Dance technique. School Event performances.

Competitive Cheerleader and Hip Hop Dancer

Charlotte Cheer Elite Allstars (CCEA)
07.2012 - 09.2018

Competitive Cheerleader and Hip Hop Dancer with experience in competitive cheer up to Level 4.

Experience in competitive Hip Hop Dance

Tumbling


Majorette Dancer

Royal Dames Dance Company
09.2016 - 07.2018

Majorette Dancer with participation in the following:

Creative Dance

Field Show

Stand Battle

Trio

Dance Student

BB Dance Company
05.2011 - 06.2012

Dance Student with studies in beginners Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Tumbling

Education

BB Dance Company

Charlotte Cheer Elite Allstars (CCEA)

Royal Dames Dance Company

DRC Diamonds Dance Studio

Junior Varsity Cheerleader

Rocky River High School

West Charlotte Prancing Lioness

West Charlotte High School
Charlotte, NC

Skills

    Mastered Skills include but not limited to the following:

    Memorization

    Facials

    Left & Right Split

    Front & Back Walkover

    Heel Stretch

    Elbow Cartwheel

    Head Pop Up

    Pop Up

    Death Drop

    High Energy

    Agility

    Back Handspring

    Tuck

    Standing Tuck

    Arial Flip

    Proficient Technique

Accomplishments

*3 Time Fever National Champion Competitive Cheer (TN)

*1st Place Hip Hop Dance, Fever Nationals (2016)

*2 Time Buck or Die Participant (DRC)

*Holiday and Homecoming Parade Participant (CCEA,DRC & West Charlotte Prancing Lioness)

* Overall Grand Champion; Buck Or Die (DRC)

*Numerous 1st place trophies in creative, field show, walk through, stand battle, HBCU traditional stands, duo/trio and Captain's Battle (DRC)

*Captain's Battle Trio Member

* Captains Battle Duo 1st Place

*Quad Battle Squad Member

*3.6 GPA

*Named "Outstanding Cheerleader" Rocky River High 2022-2023 School Year

*Sr. Co-Captain DRC 2022-2023

*Sr. Stand Battle Co-Captain 2022-2023

*DRC Drill Master 2023-2024

*West Charlotte Band Brawl Winner 2024

Professional References

Latoya Cornish: Owner & Head Coach (CCEA)

704-241-1871


Coach Abbie: Assistant Coach (CCEA)

704-975-6225


Sonya Gross: Owner & Coach (RDDC)

704-458-0968


Jasmine Sobers: Coach (Prancing Lioness)

adama.sobers@cms.k12.nc.us


Orene Dixon: Head Cheer Coach (RRHS)

orene.dixon@cms.k12.nc.us

Timeline

Drill Master

DRC Diamonds
11.2023 - Current

Prancing Lioness Majorette Dancer

West Charlotte High School
08.2023 - Current

Junior Varsity Cheerleader

Rocky River High School
08.2022 - 06.2023

Sr. Co-Captain / Sr. Stand Battle Co-Captain

DRC Diamonds
05.2022 - 11.2023

Dance Student

North Ridge Middle School
08.2019 - 06.2022

Majorette Dancer

DRC Diamonds
09.2018 - Current

Majorette Dancer

Royal Dames Dance Company
09.2016 - 07.2018

Competitive Cheerleader and Hip Hop Dancer

Charlotte Cheer Elite Allstars (CCEA)
07.2012 - 09.2018

Dance Student

BB Dance Company
05.2011 - 06.2012

BB Dance Company

Charlotte Cheer Elite Allstars (CCEA)

Royal Dames Dance Company

DRC Diamonds Dance Studio

Junior Varsity Cheerleader

Rocky River High School

West Charlotte Prancing Lioness

West Charlotte High School
A'Zariah "AZ" Foster