DACIA WASHINGTON
Mount Vernon,NY
Summary
Visionary leader in the arts education sector with extensive experience as both a practicing teaching artist and administrator. A passionate advocate for the transformative power of the arts, skilled in developing persuasive narratives on its value and implementing strategic initiatives to drive operational excellence. Known for fostering collaboration, overseeing logistics, and managing programs from concept to execution. Proven track record in building strong stakeholder relationships, managing cross-functional teams, and streamlining workflows. Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with a commitment to ensuring access to the arts for learners of all ages.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Emergent Artist Initiatives
Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts Inc.
10.2023 - Current
- Develop, implement, and oversee programs in the Emergent Artist Initiatives vertical in alignment with LCPA mission
- Strategic planning and alignment for growth and dissemination of programs
- Supervise team of managers, coordinators, and teaching artists to ensure the successful implementation of programming
- Guide the development of cohort based initiatives evaluation models and metrics in support of projects and programming
- Ensure accountability and compliance in all aspects
Associate Dir., Instructional Design & Delivery
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Manage external stakeholder relationships with city agencies, New York City Department of Education
- Oversee curriculum development and program integrity
- Conduct program evaluations and data gathering to share outcomes internally and with external stakeholders and funders
- Manage multiple cross-campus relationships to ensure the logistical imperatives of the programs are met
Senior Manager
Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts Inc.
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Supervise teaching artists in curriculum design in alignment with LCE, Blueprint, State, and National Standards for excellence in arts education
- Oversee the planning and execution of events, particularly the Middle School Arts Audition Boot Camp, a two-week program in association with the NYC Department of Education with an enrollment of 350 NYC public school students
- Support the development of highly skilled teaching artist faculty through the collaborative planning and facilitation of in-person and virtual workshops
Lead Teaching Artist
Lincoln Center Education
01.1995 - 02.2021
- Conducted International Educator Workshops in Aesthetic Education, Lincoln Center Educations approach to teaching and learning in the arts
- Collaborated with partner teachers to plan and facilitate instructional units for K-12 focused on works of art
- Facilitated professional development workshops for educators, focusing on effective teaching methods and curriculum design
Conservatory Director
The Barrow Group
04.2006 - 04.2008
- Recruitment and administration of Conservatory Training program for aspiring professional actors.
- Scheduling, marketing, budget, operations, and student advising.
Education Director
Amas Musical Theater
04.2006 - 12.2008
- Research funding opportunities. Initiate partnerships with educators in school and afterschool communities
- Field observations of teaching artists
- Budgeting, payroll and curriculum planning
- Evaluating program impact with consultants and funders
Walt Disney Theatrical Productions – The Lion King
09.1999 - 01.2000
- Planning and implementation of experiential workshops introducing students to South African Dance, Music, Storytelling, and Mask-making in preparation for attending a performance of The Lion King.
Theater School – Adjunct Faculty/Acting
NYU Tisch School of the Arts
09.1997 - 05.2000
- First-Year Acting Instructor. Professional training program for New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, Degree program.
- Teaching technique and instilling an aesthetic and discipline that will prepare students for more advanced study.
Teaching Artist
National Actors Theatre
01.1992 - 05.2001
- Prepare NYC High School students to attend Broadway productions by the National Actors Theater.
- Working collaboratively with a team of teaching artists to create a workshop, and team teaching with another teaching artist in the classroom.
Acting School – Adjunct Faculty/Speech
Theater Company
09.2001 - 06.2002
- Speech instructor for a full-time Professional training program affiliated with NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Teaching Artist
Young Audiences/NY
01.1992 - 06.2007
- Conception and implementation of 10-week theater residencies designed to enrich classroom curriculums and provide students with an introduction to theater, acting technique, performance, world/diasporic theater, scripted and improvisatory work.
- Working with special education students in both Grade School and High School in 4-week residencies.
- Directing full-length musical and dramatic productions, as well as original student works.
- Playwriting workshops that introduce students to dramatic principles as well as providing a venue to explore different themes, performance, and technical aspects of theater.
- Residencies planned and implemented for United Way, Board of Education Department of Multicultural Affairs.
Teaching Artist
Theater Development Fund
09.1995 - 06.2008
- Master teaching artist, StageDoors Program, charged with planning and implementation of professional development for teaching artists.
- Developing participatory workshops to prepare students to attend Broadway theatrical performances, develop skills of perception and expression.
- The program encourages collaboration with the classroom teacher. A series of four participatory workshops dealing with various aspects of the performance to prepare students to better appreciate the theme and structure of the work of art.
Teaching Artist
Brooklyn Academy of Music
02.2001 - 06.2008
- Preparing NYC public and private school students for screening programs that present films that meet cinematic and thematic criteria.
- Introducing students to history of film and filmmaking through experiential modules.
- Preparing students to attending live theater performances at BAM.
- Workshops provide students with experiential activities that encourage critical thinking, a kinesthetic connection to the material and content.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theater Arts & Film, Acting
Purchase College Conservatory, State University of New York
Purchase, NYSkills
- Skilled in Microsoft Office suite
- Adept at learning and applying new technologies
- Facilitating team collaboration
- Strong interpersonal empathy
- Skilled in managing priorities effectively
- Proficient in engaging diverse audiences
- Effective organizational communication
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Client rapport building
- Oversight of financial allocations
Timeline
Director, Emergent Artist Initiatives
Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Associate Dir., Instructional Design & Delivery
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
10.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Manager
Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts Inc.
02.2021 - 10.2022
Conservatory Director
The Barrow Group
04.2006 - 04.2008
Education Director
Amas Musical Theater
04.2006 - 12.2008
Acting School – Adjunct Faculty/Speech
Theater Company
09.2001 - 06.2002
Teaching Artist
Brooklyn Academy of Music
02.2001 - 06.2008
Walt Disney Theatrical Productions – The Lion King
09.1999 - 01.2000
Theater School – Adjunct Faculty/Acting
NYU Tisch School of the Arts
09.1997 - 05.2000
Teaching Artist
Theater Development Fund
09.1995 - 06.2008
Lead Teaching Artist
Lincoln Center Education
01.1995 - 02.2021
Teaching Artist
National Actors Theatre
01.1992 - 05.2001
Teaching Artist
Young Audiences/NY
01.1992 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theater Arts & Film, Acting
Purchase College Conservatory, State University of New York
Public Speaking
Guest Speaker, Seoul International Symposium for Arts in Education and Creativity, on behalf of Lincoln Center Institute, August 2011
Topic: Introducing Lincoln Center Institute’s Approach to Teaching and Learning in the Arts, including a Case Study of a School Partnership and Professional Development for Educators
Audience: International educators, artists, and arts education professionals
Guest Speaker, National Arts Council Singapore, March 2012
Topic: Aesthetic Education Outcomes: The Capacities for Imaginative Learning
Audience: Arts educators, curriculum developers, and cultural leaders
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