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Drazen Wilmers

Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania

Summary

Versatile and creative dancer with background in multiple dance genres including ballet, contemporary, and modern dance. Skilled at movement development and improvisation, bringing innovative approaches to each performance. Strong team player with ability to lead and collaborate effectively in ensemble settings. Contributed to successful productions through impactful performance that enhances narrative and engages audiences.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Dancer

The Pillow Projects
August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Pittsburgh, PA
05.2024 - Current
  • Served as principal dancer in The Pillow Project's production, The Long Dream.
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency throughout the piece.
  • Researched past and observed current performances to improve understanding of dances.
  • Utilized improv techniques for live performances
  • Conveyed diverse emotions maintaining narrative consistency

Choreography Assistant

Jae Man Joo
Pittsburgh , PA
04.2024 - 04.2024
  • Provided visual guidance to the choreographer and dancers for choreography through film
  • Offered a unique and individual perspective to the movement that was given.
  • Recognized value of swift choreography comprehension.

Soloist

The National Highschool Dance Festival
Benedum Center For The Performing Arts, Pittsburgh, PA
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • Opened for the esteemed Complexions Contemporary Ballet.
  • Gained insightful experience working and taking warm-up classes with a professional company
  • Undertstanding what your role can be in a working enviroment.
  • Completed stage preparations and performed shows efficiently within one day

Soloist

Destiny Rising, NYCDA
The Joyce Theater, New York City
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • Performed alongside companies such as ABT Studio Company, Martha Graham Company, and Parsons Dance.
  • Gained experience traveling to various locations for work projects
  • Showcased capability to perform effectively under stress
  • Achieved higher standards encouraged by colleagues

Education

Bachelors of Fine Arts - Dance, Modern

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA
04-2025

High School Diploma -

The School For Creative and Performing Arts
Cincinnati, OH
05-2021

The Juilliard's School Summer Intensive -

Completion
New York City
07-2020

Skills

  • Modern and Contemporary Dance
  • Classical Dance
  • Injury Prevention
  • Time management abilities
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Discipline and Focus
  • Audience Engagement
  • Choreography expertise
  • Dedication and Perseverance
  • Choreography creation
  • Adaptability
  • Improvisation

Accomplishments

  • Scholarship to attend Point Park University
  • Full Scholarship to attend Juilliard's Summer Intensive
  • Scholarship to attend Peridance Teen Intensive
  • YAGP 1st in Contemporary, as well as Choreography Award
  • Overture Awards Semi-Finalist

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Principal Dancer

The Pillow Projects
05.2024 - Current

Choreography Assistant

Jae Man Joo
04.2024 - 04.2024

Soloist

The National Highschool Dance Festival
03.2023 - 03.2023

Soloist

Destiny Rising, NYCDA
01.2023 - 01.2023

Bachelors of Fine Arts - Dance, Modern

Point Park University

High School Diploma -

The School For Creative and Performing Arts

The Juilliard's School Summer Intensive -

Completion

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