Bonnie Alonzo-Hansen
Austin,TX
Summary
Passionate and innovative educator, advisor and student success advocate with fifteen years of experience at public, private and non-profit institutions. Committed to promoting inclusion and belonging in classrooms and communities through compassionate connections with others.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Dance and Academic Advisor
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
08.2020 - Current
- Design and implement innovative concert dance curricula, enhancing upper and middle school student engagement with the arts.
- Teach beginner-advanced students and assess progress in group classes and private lessons in modern, hip-hop, jazz, ballet, and choreography
- Direct and choreograph for Chrysalis Dance Company and Dance Ensemble
- Produce three shows a year through collaborative efforts with students, guest choreographers, technical directors, and other stakeholders involved in the production process.
- Staff and supervise full and part-time dance instructors; hire guest artists and master teachers
- Manage budgets for productions, ensuring financial efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards in program offerings
- Organized community outreach programs, fostering a love of dance among underserved populations in Austin
- Negotiate contracts with artists and vendors, ensuring favorable terms and quality of service aligned with budgetary constraints
- Evaluate program effectiveness through feedback analysis, ensuring continual improvement of dance offerings.
- Establish partnerships with local arts organizations, enriching the school's cultural programming and resources.
- Coordinate school-wide participation in the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest Fine Arts Festival
- Advise a cohort of upper school students, serving as a liaison between faculty, parents, staff, and administration to address student concerns and ensure success. coordinate service-learning projects
- Cultivate community belonging as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leadership team member through consulting with departments and coordinating events
Director and Co-Founder
Geografia
01.2019 - Current
- Produce, choreograph, and perform contemporary projects centering social justice and Latinx identities to augment the cultural and artistic landscape in central Texas
- Recruit emerging and established artists to collaborate on productions and showcase innovative new works
- Coordinate with venue operators, technical directors, performers, and choreographers to meet production needs.
- Host and coordinate online and in-person fundraising events
- Oversee budget allocation for productions
- Manage brand and social media presence
Teaching Artist and Choreographer
Self-Employed
01.2010 - Current
- Develop and implement customized dance curricula and choreography for diverse student populations
- Facilitate team building and personal growth activities to foster a sense of purpose and belonging
- Collaborate with program directors to achieve the desired learning and production outcomes
- Establish professional networks within the dance community to facilitate opportunities for collaboration and exposure.
Teaching Artist
Leap of Joy
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Designed and implemented creative lesson plans for 3rd and 4th graders in Title I schools
- Incorporated social-emotional learning into the dance curriculum to develop intra- and interpersonal skills
- Collaborated with site coordinators to meet programmatic goals and develop customized productions for the school community
Artist-in-Residence
Lux Boreal Compañía de Danza
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Performed and collaborated with an innovative contemporary floorwork dance company
- Designed and implemented contemporary dance instruction for Lux Boreal dancers and pre-professional students
- Fostered community engagement through choreographing, directing, and producing The Borderlands Dance Project, a dance performed on the U.S.-Mexico Border by Lux Boreal’s pre-professional company
- Ensured timely and accurate reporting of residency progress to relevant stakeholders
Bachelor to Graduate Degree Program Coordinator
University of Colorado Boulder
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Mentored a caseload of 12 first-generation, low-income undergraduates from sophomore to senior year to prepare for graduate and professional school applications
- Assisted students in navigating university resources and connected them with professional development opportunities to achieve career goals
- Coordinated professional development workshops geared toward students’ career ambitions, collaborating with multiple departments, ensuring seamless execution and a valuable student experience
- Created comprehensive reports on program progress, presenting findings to stakeholders and attendees at the Council for Opportunity in Education Conference
Graduate Instructor
University of Colorado Boulder
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Designed and implemented innovative curriculum for undergraduate courses in dance history, dance in popular culture and media, and beginning through advanced contemporary dance technique
- Structured diverse, and inclusive learning environments through accessibility, culturally responsive pedagogy, and universal design for learning
- Developed and graded assessments to evaluate student learning and provide feedback on performance
Front-End Clerk
Wheatsville Co-Op Guadalupe
02.2012 - 07.2014
- Assisted customers in finding and purchasing grocery items in a friendly and efficient manner
- Scanned and bagged items, processed payments using a POS system, and balanced cash drawers
- Collaborated with management and co-workers to ensure an easy and enjoyable shopping experience
- Implemented store policies effectively to maintain an orderly shopping environment and ensure compliance with regulations.
Middle School Dance Teacher
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Taught creative movement, choreography, jazz and contemporary to 6th-8th graders
- Produced, directed and choreographed 6th and 7th grade fine arts showcases and 8th grade concert
Artistic Director
Dance to Empower
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Founded contemporary dance company that gives voice to survivors of trauma
- Produced, directed, and choreographed 'Silence to Power: Dance as a Response to Trauma'
- Facilitated high school outreach workshops in South Texas about body image in dance
- Coordinated, organized, fundraised, and marketed events
Instructor
Illusion Dance Center
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Instructed all levels of ballet, pointe, and contemporary dance to children ages 8 to 18
- Developed studio-wide ballet curriculum and choreographed for competitions and recitals
Get Ready for College Instructor
Austin Independent School District
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Developed and implemented college and career awareness curriculum for 5th graders at four AISD schools
- Collaborated with site-coordinators to deliver customized instruction, nurtured relationships with students’ families
- Coordinated and executed “Explore UT” field trip
Student Teacher & Front Office Assistant
Texas State University
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Instructed undergraduate courses in ballet and jazz technique
- Assisted in teaching freshman seminar, recreational dance, ballet, and modern technique
- Managed the Dance Division office, coordinated events, interfaced with prospective students and alumni
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Dance
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance With Teacher Certification
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX01-2011
Skills
- Advising
- Student Advocacy
- Instruction
- Communication
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Research
- Technology
- Curriculum Development
- Creative Process
- Facilitation
- Adaptability
- Compassion
- Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
- Active and Applied Learning
- Universal Design for Learning
Timeline
Director of Dance and Academic Advisor
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
08.2020 - Current
Teaching Artist
Leap of Joy
08.2019 - 08.2020
Director and Co-Founder
Geografia
01.2019 - Current
Artist-in-Residence
Lux Boreal Compañía de Danza
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor to Graduate Degree Program Coordinator
University of Colorado Boulder
08.2016 - 07.2018
Graduate Instructor
University of Colorado Boulder
01.2015 - 05.2018
Middle School Dance Teacher
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
08.2013 - 05.2014
Front-End Clerk
Wheatsville Co-Op Guadalupe
02.2012 - 07.2014
Artistic Director
Dance to Empower
01.2012 - 05.2014
Get Ready for College Instructor
Austin Independent School District
01.2012 - 05.2013
Instructor
Illusion Dance Center
01.2011 - 05.2014
Teaching Artist and Choreographer
Self-Employed
01.2010 - Current
Student Teacher & Front Office Assistant
Texas State University
01.2009 - 01.2011
Master of Fine Arts - Dance
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance With Teacher Certification
Texas State University