James Healey
Portland
Summary
Dynamic dance educator with extensive experience in choreography and teaching dance. Skilled in leading a variety of ages through creative processes with contemporary dance techniques and producing impactful performances, contributing to students' artistic growth and development in a collaborative learning environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Dance Professor
Pacific University
Forest Grove
09.2010 - Current
- Dance Professor responsibilities have included contemporary technique classes, choreography classes, and production roles. Interim Artistic Director, Fall 2015, and Spring 2023.
Choreographer & Assistant Coach
Canby High School
Canby
09.2009 - Current
- Developed choreography for various performances, dance competitions, and events. Lead dance teacher for technique classes.
Freelance Dance Teacher/Choreographer
Self-employeed
Multiple Cities
08.2009 - Current
- North Eugene Dance Team, choreographer. (2019 - 2024).
- Skyview High School Colorguard, Dance Choreographer (2013 to 2015).
- Reed College, guest choreographer (2015).
- Rutgers University, guest dance teacher (2014).
- Oregon Ballet Theater Summer Intensive, modern dance technique I (2012).
- Conduit Dance, Inc. curated a dance class series (2009 and 2013).
Dance Faculty
Governors School of North Carolina
Raleigh
06.2009 - 07.2011
- Facilitated six-week intensive study encompassing modern technique, yoga, improvisation, and composition for 12-20 students. Assistant Instructor, 2008-2010; Lead Instructor, 2013-2014.
Rehearsal Director, Lead Dancer, Teaching Artist
Shen Wei Dance Arts
New York City
08.2001 - 01.2010
- As a founding member and rehearsal director, I performed internationally with the modern dance company and assumed the role of rehearsal director. The company engaged in periodic teaching engagements and outreach throughout New York City and beyond.
- I returned to the company for several short-term performance engagements during the years of 2011–2020.
Dancer & Teaching Artist
Malashock Dance and Company
San Diego
01.1997 - 04.2001
- Dancer with the Malashock Dance Company. Engagements included local professional dance performances, teaching, and outreach with young students from the San Diego area. I returned for short-term engagements in 2011.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University Of Nevada, Las Vegas12-1997
Skills
- Choreography development, contemporary dance technique, and dance performance production
- Student engagement
Accomplishments
- Dance/Drill Coaches Association of Oregon Awards: DDCA 5A Assistant Coach of the Year (Canby High School), 2024 DDCA Service Award, 2019 DDCA 6A Coach of the Year (Canby High School)
- American Dance Festival Scholarship Student (1995, 1996, & 2000)
Certification
- 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Yoga Certification (Joschi Yoga Institute, NYC)
Timeline
Adjunct Dance Professor
Pacific University
09.2010 - Current
Choreographer & Assistant Coach
Canby High School
09.2009 - Current
Freelance Dance Teacher/Choreographer
Self-employeed
08.2009 - Current
Dance Faculty
Governors School of North Carolina
06.2009 - 07.2011
Rehearsal Director, Lead Dancer, Teaching Artist
Shen Wei Dance Arts
08.2001 - 01.2010
Dancer & Teaching Artist
Malashock Dance and Company
01.1997 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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