Daylen McWhorter
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Seasoned Dance Choreographer with exceptional teaching ability and patience working with students of diverse ages and abilities. Trained in multiple techniques of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop. Outstanding success developing students' love of dance and building revenues through class growth. Dance Choreographer skilled in recital and performance organization and school promotion. Creates and distributes class schedules as well as conducts outreach through social media. Graduate of California State University, Long Beach and experienced professional performer.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Abby Lee Dance Company
06.2022 - Current
- Enhanced student performance by creating customized dance routines tailored to individual abilities and strengths.
- Provided constructive feedback for continuous improvement, refining students'' skills and techniques in various dance styles.
Contemporary Dance Festival
California State University, Long Beach
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Enhanced dance performances by creating innovative choreography tailored to the dancers'' abilities and strengths.
- Developed captivating stage productions for various shows, resulting in increased audience engagement and positive reviews.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to ensure seamless integration of choreography into overall production vision.
- Synchronized lighting, music, and costume design elements with choreography for cohesive visual impact in performances.
Choreographers Carnival
Choreographers Carnival
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Developed innovative choreography for a popular dance production in the greater Los Angeles area.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to create a visually stunning performance that captivated an audience.
- Mentored dancers, providing guidance on technique and artistic expression to improve their overall performance quality.
- Designed customized rehearsal schedules to optimize dancer productivity and ensure timely show preparations.
Contemporary Dance Festival
California State University, Long Beach
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Enhanced dance performances by creating innovative choreography tailored to the dancers'' abilities and strengths.
- Developed captivating stage productions for various shows, resulting in increased audience engagement and positive reviews.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to ensure seamless integration of choreography into overall production vision.
- Synchronized lighting, music, and costume design elements with choreography for cohesive visual impact in performances.
Drop In Classes / Choreography
Bishop Amat Memorial High School
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Mentored aspiring dancers, providing guidance on technique and artistic expression to improve their skills.
- Implemented creative movement workshops, fostering an environment of collaboration and exploration among performers.
RIOT Dance Camp (Summer Intesnive)
Athletic Garage Dance Center
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Enhanced dancer abilities by teaching technical classes to a team composed of mostly hip-hop dancers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2023
Skills
- Time Management
- Social Media Management
- Volunteer Coordination
- Project Management
- Creative Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership
- Microsoft Office Expertise
Timeline
Contemporary Dance Festival
California State University, Long Beach
11.2022 - 04.2023
Substitute Teacher
Abby Lee Dance Company
06.2022 - Current
Choreographers Carnival
Choreographers Carnival
05.2022 - 05.2022
Contemporary Dance Festival
California State University, Long Beach
11.2021 - 04.2022
Drop In Classes / Choreography
Bishop Amat Memorial High School
06.2019 - 08.2019
RIOT Dance Camp (Summer Intesnive)
Athletic Garage Dance Center
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
California State University - Long Beach
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