Dominique Ruffalo
Wheeling,IL
Summary
Skilled Choreographer with eight years of experience choreographing musical theatre, and studio dance productions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator/Choreographer
Sarah Hall Theatre Company
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Choreographed routines for recitals and performances.
Choreographer
Arts Express
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Choreographed three mainstage productions – (White Christmas, Guys and Dolls and Bring it On.)
Educator/Choreographer
Gotta Dance!
10.2015 - 08.2022
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Choreographed routines for recitals and performances.
- Created and grew a musical theatre dance track for ages 6 - 18 ; as well as private instruction.
Choreographer
Thomas Star King Middle School
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Head coach of competitive and award winning T.S. King Drill Team.
- Choreographed performances for individuals and groups.
- Developed and improved upon drill/dance curriculum.
- Organized conventions/demonstrations with LACHSA (LA County High School for the Arts)
Choreographer
Arizona Theatre Company
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Choreographed/Associate Directed three musicals (The Addams Family, American Idiot, and She Kills Monsters) and acted as Director of Dance for a five-week intensive training program in musical theatre that culminates in two fully realized productions performed on the main stage at the Temple of Music and Art.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2018
Skills
- Audition Management
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Dynamic Storytelling
- Formal dance training in - Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical/Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Tap, and Acrobatics
- Innovative Choreography
- Lesson Planning
- Public Speaking
- Rehearsal Direction
- Social Media Promotion
Certification
- Certified Acro Teacher, Acrobatic Arts - 2023-2024
Timeline
Educator/Choreographer
Sarah Hall Theatre Company
01.2023 - Current
Choreographer
Arts Express
09.2021 - 08.2022
Choreographer
Thomas Star King Middle School
08.2019 - 03.2020
Choreographer
Arizona Theatre Company
07.2017 - 09.2019
Educator/Choreographer
Gotta Dance!
10.2015 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre
University of Arizona
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