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Cecelia Kilner

Cecelia Kilner

Fairless Hills,PA

Summary

Dance performer of sixteen years currently studying my BFA in commercial dance at the Boston Conservatory. I am trained in many styles including ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theater, hip-hop, and heels with some ballroom experience. I've also been a competitive dancer as well as a teacher and choreographer.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Competitive Dancer

Dance Strong Dance Academy
Fairless Hills, PA
07.2020 - 07.2025
  • Participated in competitive events, showcasing discipline and commitment to personal growth.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in choreography or performance requirements, like stepping into new routines and performing under a time crunch.
  • Assisted in teaching and choreographing for young students.

Internship

Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
Philadelphia, PA
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • I assisted the program leader, Denise Masters-Drumel, in teaching classes and administrative work (scheduling, lesson plans, and choreography).
  • Upon graduation I received many awards, including the Dance Legacy Award, for my choreography and leadership skills.

High School Choreography Program

Philadelphia Ballet Company
Philadelphia, PA
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Once a week a mentor from the Philadelphia Ballet joined our class to work on choreographic techniques. This concluded with a performance at the Susan Roberts Theater.

Teacher

Dance Strong Dance Academy
Fairless Hills, PA
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • I taught ballet to students 3-8 years old.
  • I also assisted in jazz, lyrical, and hip-hop classes for younger students.

Dance Theater

AMDA Summer Conservatory
New York, NY
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • I attended the conservatory which included a music video experience and a showcase. AMDA’s Conservatory included 8 hours of professional-level training every day.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Commercial Dance

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
05.2028

High School Diploma -

Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush
Philadelphia, PA
06.2025

Skills

  • Emotional execution
  • Dance instruction and mentoring
  • Choreography memorization
  • Versatile dance styles
  • Quick Learner
  • Choreography creation

Timeline

High School Choreography Program

Philadelphia Ballet Company
10.2024 - 05.2025

Internship

Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
08.2024 - 06.2025

Dance Theater

AMDA Summer Conservatory
07.2024 - 08.2024

Teacher

Dance Strong Dance Academy
01.2023 - 01.2025

Competitive Dancer

Dance Strong Dance Academy
07.2020 - 07.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Commercial Dance

Berklee College of Music

High School Diploma -

Arts Academy At Benjamin Rush