Cheris Wimes
Philadelphia,USA
Summary
Energetic Dancer known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in contemporary dance, choreography, and improvisation which complement ability to perform under pressure. Excel in teamwork, adaptability, and creative problem-solving, ensuring standout performances that captivate audiences. Versatile and creative dancer with background in multiple dance genres including ballet, contemporary, and hip hop. Skilled at choreography and improvisation, bringing innovative movements to performances. Strong team player with ability to lead and collaborate effectively in ensemble settings. Contributed to successful productions through impactful performance that enhances narrative and engages audiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Dancer and Choreographer
Anointed Warrior Dance Ministry
Philadelphia, PA
02.2011 - Current
- Company Overview: Anointed Warrior Dance Ministry is dedicated to ministering through dance and worship, inspiring audiences across various locations
- Cheris has mesmerized audiences across Philadelphia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Portland, Maine and the list goes on
- Cheris choreographs her own dances with God's wisdom and spirit.
- Performed complex choreography in a variety of styles, including Lyrical, ballet comtemporary, hip hop and modern dance.
- Cheris performed for the NAACP at the convention at the convention center in Philadelphia
- Cheris has also performed with John Graves Productions as an ensemble dancer in their hit plays 'Black Kid Joy', 'The No Name Play 2' & 'The No Name Play'
- Cast as dancer with Eli Lu Entertainment for short film titled 'Sincerely Dreams'
- Performed in dance for Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson for 'I Got The Mic' by Eli Lu Entertainment
- Cheris is the first recipient to receive the Naika Jean Scholarship Award as a symbol of grateful recognition of this enduring commitment to making a difference in service of the underserved
- Servant Stacy International Deliverance Ministries honored Cheris for dedication and servanthood unto God's kingdom through worship/liturgical dance
- Awarded Woman Doing It Big 2021 for achievement & contributions in entrepreneurship & women empowerment by Tiana Von Johnson & Vivica A Fox
- 1st recipient of the Young Trailblazer Award of Sisters Rock 2022 and 2024, awarded by Kim Lewis
- Cheris was also awarded the Youngest Dance Teacher Award through Southwest Leadership Academy by University of Rap
- Cheris was also given the honor to open up in Cheographed and danced at the Dell Music Center for the Farewell concert for Frankie Beverly & Maze.
- Manages and grows T-shirt brand Worship Warrior Wisdom
- Cheris gives back to her community to feed the homeless
- Cheris has been blessed to worship in numerous indoor and outdoor events and is accepting engagements
Education
Evelyn Graves School of Performing Arts
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia YMCA
PhiladelphiaPrincess in Bloom Program
KingessingI-M Dance Academy
Skills
- Choreography creation
- Dance Instruction
- Performance preparation
- Rehearsals and daily practice
Awards
- SCOP Family Youth Award
- 1st Place Winner at Kingsessing Recreation Center Talent Show
- Regional Winner of District 8 'Got Talent' Talent Show
- Best Actress in Fire Prevention Drama Festival
- Miss Wonderland 2019 Supreme Pageant
- Naika Jean Scholarship Award
- Woman Doing It Big 2021
- Young Trailblazer Award of Sisters Rock 2022 & 2024
- SERVANT STACY INTERNATIONAL DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES AWARDED CHERIS FOR DEDICATION AND SERVANTHOOD UNTO GOD’S KINGDOM THROUGH WORSHIP/LITURGICAL DANCE
- CHERIS WAS ALSO AWARDED THE YOUNGEST DANCE TEACHER AWARD THROUGH SOUTHWEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY BY UNIVERSITY OF RAP
Community Service
Gives back to the community to feed the homeless.
Mission
To always be on a mission for God and to touch people's souls through ministering through dance.
Socialmedia
anointedwarriordanceministry.com, worshipwarriorwisdom.com, Anointed Warrior Dance Ministry, Worship Warrior Wisdom, Anointed Warrior Dance Ministry, Worship Warrior Wisdom
Timeline
Dancer and Choreographer
Anointed Warrior Dance Ministry
02.2011 - Current
Evelyn Graves School of Performing Arts
Philadelphia YMCA
Princess in Bloom Program
I-M Dance Academy
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