Jamie Drye
Forest Hills,NY
Summary
Experienced dance teacher and choreographer skilled in facilitating dance in education, fitness, and stage performances. Demonstrated success as a creative leader, leading innovative teams and artists towards strong development through the arts.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founding Artistic Director
Drye/Marinaro Dance Company
Manhattan, NY
01.2011 - Current
- Initiated collaborations with other organizations that shared similar values.
- Provided guidance on improving production quality for live shows
- Organized and facilitated meetings with board members to discuss upcoming projects.
- Advised artists on best practices when developing their craft.
- Managed contracts related to venue rentals.
- Organized auditions for potential performers.
- Developed and implemented an artistic vision for the organization.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for guest artists and performers.
- Created a comprehensive budget for all artistic programming.
- Oversaw the development of marketing materials to promote events and performances.
- Collaborated with local artists to produce new works for public consumption.
- Mentored artists on quality standards and improvements.
Co-Director
Fusia Dance Center
Stroudsburg, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Researched industry trends and developments in order to stay up-to-date on best practices and competitive advantages.
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote the organization's mission and vision.
- Provided support and guidance for teachers in creating innovative and challenging curriculum.
- Monitored student and teacher progress to identify areas of growth and opportunity.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, providing feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
Creative Production Assistant
Crunch+
Manhattan, NY
02.2021 - Current
- Troubleshot issues that arose during crunch+ shoots with quick solutions.
- Kept records of daily production activities.
- Maintained communication between production staff and talent.
- Prepared call sheets and distributed them to talent and production.
- Provided technical support for sound and lighting during shoots.
- Managed inventory of mats, weights, and costumes.
- Maintained a clean work environment at all times.
Group Fitness Manager
Crunch Gym
Manhattan, NY
02.2024 - Current
- Created marketing strategies for the promotion of group fitness programs within the organization.
- Participated in professional development courses designed specifically for Group Fitness Managers.
- Coordinated special events and other competitions related to group fitness activities.
- Monitored attendance records for each class and provided feedback to instructors on performance metrics.
- Managed budget allocations for all group fitness programs including instructor salaries, equipment purchases and facility rentals.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding class schedules, registration procedures or any other related information.
- Maintained a safe environment for members by monitoring equipment use during classes.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to develop promotional materials for upcoming events or campaigns related to group fitness activities.
- Scheduled classes and coordinated instructor availability for all group fitness activities.
- Assisted in the recruitment, training and evaluation of new instructors.
- Provided guidance and support to instructors on program delivery techniques, music selection and choreography development.
Dance Teaching Artist
LEAP NYC
Manhattan, NY
10.2011 - 05.2013
- Created innovative ways to present material that is both age-appropriate and relevant to current trends in dance education.
- When appropriate, lessons involved the utilization of collages, journaling, and additional stimuli.
- Developed new curriculum materials for exploration of concepts with dance as the medium.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through discussion.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students in the creative process of making dance compositions..
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and community members to create a positive learning environment for students.
Dance Director
Ballibay Fine and Performing Arts Camp
Wyalusing, PA
06.2007 - 08.2011
- Scheduled weekly meetings with faculty members to discuss curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers in developing their own teaching styles.
- Provided feedback to dancers on technique, form, timing, style, and expression during rehearsals.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive dance curriculum for all students.
- Collaborated with costume designers, lighting technicians, and other production staff to create an overall cohesive performance experience.
- Instructed classes on various forms of dance such as ballet, jazz, tap dancing, modern dance and hip-hop.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed throughout rehearsals or performances.
- Directed the casting process by auditioning potential dancers and selecting performers who met technical requirements.
- Fostered safe, inclusive environment for dancers to build skills and express creativity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwest Cabarrus High School
Concord, NC06-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC12-2009
Skills
- Choreography
- Classroom Management
- Scheduling Coordination
- Mentoring and Motivation
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Talent Development
- Problem-Solving
- Team Player
Affiliations
- Singing
- Callaging
- Journaling
- Traveling
Accomplishments
- Group Fitness Manager of the Year 2015
Certification
- Zumba B1
- Bokwa Master Trainer
- Schwinn Spin Certified
- AFAA
- CPR/AED/First Aid
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Co-Director
Fusia Dance Center
08.2024 - Current
Group Fitness Manager
Crunch Gym
02.2024 - Current
Creative Production Assistant
Crunch+
02.2021 - Current
Dance Teaching Artist
LEAP NYC
10.2011 - 05.2013
Founding Artistic Director
Drye/Marinaro Dance Company
01.2011 - Current
Dance Director
Ballibay Fine and Performing Arts Camp
06.2007 - 08.2011
High School Diploma -
Northwest Cabarrus High School
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Winthrop University
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