Diana Uribe
Summary
I am a first-generation American, dancer, teacher, choreographer, visionary, and believer. In fifteen+ years of dance training, I've developed a keen eye for detail. I'm an energetic dance instructor offering several years of experience coaching dance in private and group sessions. Versed in adapting teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Teacher Choreographer
Greenhouse Arts Center
10.2018 - Current
- Teaching and mentoring children ages 3-13 at the studio weekly
- Curating and implementing lesson plans and art pieces/dances (contemporary, ballet, hip hop, jazz) for the biannual recitals.
- Successfully led key projects that yielded advanced dancers ages 11-13, teaching choreography, technique, and fostering cross-cultural discussions on dance history and socio-political topics
- Assisting in office administration (class attendance, payment, check-in for attendees, family outreach).
Dance Teacher Choreographer
Michele's Dance Studio
09.2020 - Current
- Teaching and mentoring dancers ages 4-17
- Curating and implementing weekly lesson plans and art pieces/dances (ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, tap) for the annual recital.
Dancer and Choreographer
Freelance
05.2016 - Current
- Choreographed dances for a group of 9+ dancers and performed at United Palace, and Manhattan Center in NYC
- Working with choreographer, nia love and performed her work UNDERcurrents at Harlem Stage in May 2023.
- Performed works by Katelyn Halpern, Molly Poerstel, and Stephanie Wee, at Bridge for Dance in NYC, CHI Movement Arts Center in Philadelphia, PA, Movement Research Judson Memorial Church in NYC
- Performed at Barclays Center and King's Theatre in NYC.
Company Dancer
The Cotton Series
03.2018 - Current
- Performed at BAAD! (Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance), Movement Research at Judson Church, & The New School for 400 years of Inequality.
- Collaborated with choreographer, Havanna Fisher, to refine movements in order to fully realize the vision.
Company Dancer
Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Company
01.2022 - Current
- Elevated performance quality by consistently attending and contributing to rehearsals, refining the Duncan technique to perform repertory choreography for shows like the Battery Dance Festival.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow dancers and artistic staff to develop cohesive ensemble work for successful productions in NY.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary Dance, Psychology
The New School
New York, NY05.2020
Skills
- Fluent Spanish speaker
- Team Leadership and Relationship Builder
- Strong verbal communication
- Public speaking
- Proficient in Google Drive, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iMovie, Garageband
Timeline
Company Dancer
Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Company
01.2022 - Current
Dance Teacher Choreographer
Michele's Dance Studio
09.2020 - Current
Dance Teacher Choreographer
Greenhouse Arts Center
10.2018 - Current
Company Dancer
The Cotton Series
03.2018 - Current
Dancer and Choreographer
Freelance
05.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary Dance, Psychology
The New School