Emily Hillman
Idaho Falls
Summary
Innovative Choreographer focused on developing engaging routines that elevate performance quality. Cultivates emotional connections with performers and supports artistic growth. Instructs dancers on posture, technique, and rhythm sensitivity to enhance overall performance. Delivers impactful feedback and coaching that enhances dance productions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Choreographer
Black Canyon Middle School
Idaho Falls
04.2026 - 05.2026
- Choreographed dance routines for school performances.
- Collaborated with directors to select costumes, music, effects, and qualified dancers, enhancing overall production quality.
- Provided constructive feedback to students during rehearsals.
- Coached performers on facial expressions, gestures, and body language in order to bring characters to life onstage.
- Collaborated with directors, producers, and costume designers to create the desired effect.
- Fostered safe, inclusive environment for dancers to develop skills and express creativity, promoting personal growth and teamwork.
- Crafted choreography with proper tone after reviewing scripts and music.
- Coordinated dance sequences with partners and ensembles during rehearsals, ensuring cohesive and dynamic performances.
Ballroom Dance Instructor
Extreme Ballroom
Idaho Falls
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Attended Choreographer/Coaches Camp 2021 to enhance instructional techniques and stay current with industry trends.
- Showcased diverse dance styles, including Latin and Standard Ballroom, hip hop, swing, and jazz, to engage and inspire students.
- Instructed group and private ballroom dance classes for diverse skill levels.
- Selected participants through auditions for dance productions.
- Prepared choreography for individual and group performances.
- Produced innovative routines that blended different styles of dance.
- Monitored progress during rehearsals by providing feedback on individual performances.
- Fostered a positive environment encouraging teamwork and confidence.
Performer and Choreographer
West Jefferson Community Players
Terreton
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with Head Choreographer to develop and plan engaging dance routines for stage performances.
- Created innovative routines that fused diverse dance styles, enriching performance variety.
- Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
- Facilitated ensemble dance sequences to enhance group performance cohesion.
- Evaluated dancers' performances, refined choreography, and enhanced routines to elevate show quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
Rexburg05-2016
Some College (No Degree) - Dance
Brigham Young University
Provo, UTSkills
- Choreography
- Dance instruction
- Dancer auditioning
- Musical coordination
- Performance analysis
- Costume selection
- Teaching experience
- Performer coaching
- Creative feedback
- Emotional connection
Timeline
Choreographer
Black Canyon Middle School
04.2026 - 05.2026
Performer and Choreographer
West Jefferson Community Players
11.2021 - 03.2022
Ballroom Dance Instructor
Extreme Ballroom
07.2019 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
Some College (No Degree) - Dance
Brigham Young University