Claire Buss
Lenexa,KS
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer, Dance
The University Of Kansas
01.2023 - Current
- Instructor of Modern/Contemporary II, Hip Hop Fundamentals, and Jazz I
- Prepare and teach classes two times a week
- Assign and grade student work
- Use Canvas to track attendance, upload assignments and files, and post discussion boards
- Cultivate a safe and inviting classroom environment for student growth and learning
- Attend bi-weekly Dance Faculty Meetings
University Dance Company Choreographer
The University of Kansas
01.2024 - Current
Choreographer for the KU University Dance Company Spring 2024 & Fall 2024 Production
• Choreograph and set 9-12 minutes of choreography on 12- 16 dancers
• Instruct during bi-weekly, 2-hour rehearsals
• Attend production meetings and provide information on props/set, music, costumes, and hair
• Find and cut music for the piece
Dance Instructor
Lawrence Arts Center
08.2019 - Current
- Teach groups of students ages 6-18, with particular focus on Jazz and Hip Hop styles
- Document student attendance and progress towards goals
- Evaluate student progress at the end of each semester
Guest Instructor
Lawrence Dance Intensive
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Guest Instructor for LDI Senior Intensive
- Taught Jazz classes to dancers ages 12-18
- Guest Instructor for LDI Junior Intensive
- Taught modern and contemporary classes to dancers ages 10-15
- Taught and presented works for the final intensive showing
Guest Instructor
Tamara Howe School of Dance
07.2024 - 07.2024
• Guest instructor for studio dance intensive
• Taught classes in Contemporary, Modern, Salsa, and Hip Hop
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2022
Bachelor of Science, Education - Physical Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2022
Summary
BFA Dance graduate with 3+ years of professional dance and teaching experience in Modern/Contemporary, Jazz and Hip Hop styles. Seeking to train and grow in the professional dance space.
Professional Dance Experience & Training
Melody in Motion Benefit Organ Concert- Professional Dancer
Lawrence, KS
10/2024
• Choreographed and performed with 2 other dancers in collaboration with Tandy Reussner playing the organ at First United Methodist Church
City in Motion’s Dance in the Park - Professional Dancer
Kansas City, MO
09/2024
• Dance in the Park performance with House of Dragons Dance at Roanoke Park
Dance West Dance Intensive – Participant
Salt Lake City, UT
07/2024
• Attended Dance West Dance Intensive hosted by Ririe Woodbury Dance Company, Reperatory Dance Theatre and the University of Utah.
• Trained with Artist Director of RWDC, company dancers, Noa Zuk of Gaga technique, and Kym McDaniel in Screendance
KCCA Lunar New Year Performance - Professional Dancer
Kansas City, KS
02/2024
• Lunar New Year Performance with House of Dragons Dance and Peng Zhan at Yardley Hall
Modern Night at the Gem - Professional Dancer
Kansas City, MO
02/2024
• Bei Mir Bistu Shein, Choreography by Liat Roth at the Gem Theatre
KC Fringe Festival - Professional Dancer
Kansas City, MO
07/ 2023
• Stingy Lulu’s Jumping Juke Joint Performance with House of Dragons Dance at Arts Asylum
Tristian Griffin Dance Company - Professional Dancer
Overland Park, KS
10/2022
• MOSAIC Performance with Tristian Griffin Dance Company at InterUrban Art House
Wylliams/Henry Winter Dance Intensive – Participant
Kansas City, MO
01/2022
• Attended Wylliams/Henry Winter Dance Intensive Hosted by the Company Members in collaboration with University of Missouri Kansas City faculty and facility.
• Trained with WHCDC Members and UMKC Faculty
4
Parsons Dance Intensive – Participant
New York City, NY
06/2019
• Attended Parsons Dance Intensive hosted by Parsons Dance at Hunter College in NYC
• Trained with Artist Director of Parsons, David Parsons, and Parsons Dance Company Members
Timeline
Guest Instructor
Tamara Howe School of Dance
07.2024 - 07.2024
Guest Instructor
Lawrence Dance Intensive
06.2024 - 07.2024
University Dance Company Choreographer
The University of Kansas
01.2024 - Current
Lecturer, Dance
The University Of Kansas
01.2023 - Current
Dance Instructor
Lawrence Arts Center
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science, Education - Physical Education
University of Kansas
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