Grace Elizabeth Friz

Competitive Dance Team

Contemporary, Ballet, and Pointe Ballet Dancer

• Competed against hundreds of other performers for roles and assignments

• Coordinated with choreographers to enhance and refine movements to properly enact intended vision.
• Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
• Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
• Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.

• Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in plays and musicals.
• Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements and gestures.
• Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
• Sang and danced with creative ensembles and troupes for dramatic and comedic performances.
• Generated singing exercises to develop voice.
• Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
• Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
• Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming roles.

• Explained and demonstrated techniques and methods of regulating movements of body to musical or rhythmic accompaniment, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent injuries.
• Delivered lessons introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
• Used age-appropriate vocabulary and music to teach class, keeping positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Prepared classrooms for new student groups.
• Performed at different types of events as professional dancer.
• Adhered to studio guidelines and legal requirements.
• Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
• Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
• Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.

• Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
• Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
• Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs for effective production.
• Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
• Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
• Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
• Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
• Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
• Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.

• Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
• Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
• Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
• Coordinated with choreographers to enhance and refine movements to properly enact intended vision.
• Trained and prepared voice, using various melodies and ranges such as alto and mezzo-soprano.

Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Modern, Tumbling

Nutcracker, Dancertainers, Dancing for Life, Annual Recital