Ellie Espenshade
Malvern,PA
Summary
Passionate and dedicated contemporary dancer with experience in performance, choreography, and improvisation. Trained in contemporary, ballet, jazz, and improvisation, demonstrating strong technical ability, expressive artistry, and versatility. Committed to continuous growth and exploration, seeking opportunities to contribute to innovative and dynamic dance spaces while pushing the boundaries of movement and performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Teacher/Assistant
Desiree Catania Dance Center
Malvern, PA
09.2019 - Current
- Led warm-ups, across-the-floor exercises, and technique drills for students of various levels
- Assisted in class instruction by demonstrating movements, providing feedback, and encouraging artistic expression
- Choreographed a hip-hop dance for 6-year-olds, performed in the 2023 recital
Company Dancer
Desiree Catania Dance Center
Malvern, PA
09.2016 - 06.2023
- Trained 10+ hours weekly in ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, and acro under the instruction of Desiree Catania, Christie Lawler, and Taylor Sparks
- Competed in 3 competitions annually and attended 3 conventions led by top choreographers and performers
- Performed in an annual recital and led the competition team as captain during my senior year
Dancer
University of the Arts Pre-College Program
Philadelphia, PA
07.2022
- Attended a 3-week intensive, taking collegiate-level classes in ballet, modern, jazz, and hip-hop
- Performed in a formal showing featuring faculty-choreographed works
- Learned from renowned professors and artists: Shannon Murphy, Jungeun Kim, Kyle Clark, and Wayne David
Dancer
DeSales University Summer Dance Intensive
Lehigh County, PA
07.2021
- Participated in a 2-week intensive focusing on ballet and modern techniques and took courses in dance history, film, yoga, and Pilates
- Learned from renowned professors and artists: Trinette Singleton, Julia Mayo, E'lise Jumes, and Eve Jacobs
Education
Dance BFA - Dance
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06-2027
High School Diploma -
Great Valley High School
Malvern, PA08.2023
Skills
- Ballet
- Contemporary
- Jazz
- Flexibility
- Partner Work
- Creativity
- Detail Oriented
- Problem Solving
- Body Awareness
Awards
- National Honors Society, 2021-2023
- The Ohio State University Dean's List: Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024
Timeline
Dancer
University of the Arts Pre-College Program
07.2022
Dancer
DeSales University Summer Dance Intensive
07.2021
Dance Teacher/Assistant
Desiree Catania Dance Center
09.2019 - Current
Company Dancer
Desiree Catania Dance Center
09.2016 - 06.2023
Dance BFA - Dance
The Ohio State University
High School Diploma -
Great Valley High School
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