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Fleur Colimore

Lothian,MD

Summary

Dynamic dance education and programming leader with 20+ years of experience in curriculum development, arts programming, performance production, and educational operations across public school and private studio environments. Proven expertise in instructional leadership, large-scale performance direction, staff mentorship, scheduling and program coordination, and curriculum implementation. Skilled at balancing artistic vision with operational excellence to create impactful educational experiences and high-quality performing arts programs.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Ballet Programming & Curriculum Development / Ballet Instructor

The Moving Company Dance Center

Cockeysville, MD

01.2013 - Current

Lead ballet department programming, curriculum development, and instructional direction for students across multiple training levels.
Direct Onyx Performing Ensemble, the studio’s most advanced multi-style performing group, overseeing artistic development, rehearsals, and performance preparation.
Develop and manage year-round schedules for classes, summer camps, intensives, and seasonal programming initiatives.
Support daily studio operations through program coordination, scheduling management, and instructional staff support.
Mentor and evaluate faculty members while fostering collaborative teaching and curriculum alignment.
Produce and direct large-scale in-house productions including The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Peter Pan, and original productions including The Fractured Fairytale and The Adventures of Harry Potter.
Co-plan gala events and studio performance productions, coordinating logistics, programming, and execution.

Programming Director / Summer Camp Director / Dance Instructor

Merritt Athletic Clubs

Baltimore City & Baltimore County, MD

01.2005 - 01.2013

Directed summer camp programming and coordinated recreational youth activities across multiple club locations.
Managed scheduling, programming logistics, and daily operational responsibilities for youth and recreational programming.
Taught creative movement, recreational dance, and adult dance classes for diverse age groups and skill levels.
Supported club management operations while maintaining high-quality customer and family experiences.
Collaborated with staff and leadership teams to develop engaging wellness and arts-based programming initiatives.

Independent Dance Instruction & Studio Support

01.2000 - 01.2004

Provided part-time dance instruction and substitute teaching support for local studios and schools while raising young children.
Maintained ongoing involvement in dance education, student instruction, and arts programming.

Dance Teacher – Performing Arts Magnet Program

Baltimore County Public Schools Sudbrook Magnet Middle School

Baltimore, MD

01.1995 - 01.2000

Taught ballet, modern dance, jazz, and choreography/composition within the Performing Arts Magnet program.
Created, developed, and implemented comprehensive dance curriculum for middle school performing arts students.
Participated in county-wide curriculum writing initiatives for middle and high school dance programming across multiple summers.
Adapted and implemented online dance curriculum and instructional programming during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Founded and directed the school’s in-house dance company and hip hop performance crew.
Directed and choreographed two full-scale dance concerts annually featuring 150–200 student performers.
Directed five seasons of student-produced performances of The Nutcracker, incorporating collaboration with student orchestra musicians.
Served as choreographer and dance director for school-wide musical theater productions and performances.
Fostered student artistic growth, technical development, and performance confidence through inclusive arts education programming.