Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Guest Teaching and Choreography
Musical Theatre Direction and Choreography
Affiliations
Timeline
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JAMIE J. THOMPSON, MSc.

Bronx,NY

Summary

A people-centered Leader and Educator with a commitment to excellence and proven skills for organizational growth, sustenance and innovation in the arts industry.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor

NYU Tisch School of the Arts
New York, NY
09.2021 - 07.2023
  • Ballet and Contemporary Instructor
  • Implemented different teaching styles to meet needs of diverse student population.

Performer

Disney Theatrical's "The Lion King" (Broadway)
New York, NY
10.2019 - 09.2023
  • Dance Ensemble

Senior Lecturer

Edna Manley College
Kingston, St. Andrew Parish
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Ballet, Modern and Jazz Instruction to Certificate, Associate and Bachelor degree students.

Ensemble

Tuacahn Center For the Arts
Ivins, UT
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Prince of Egypt (Book: Philip  LaZebnik; Music and Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz)
  • Cinderella (Rogers and Hammerstein)

Company Teacher

DC Contemporary Dance Theatre
Washington, DC
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Train company dancers and apprentices in Ballet and Contemporary Dance.
  • Provide progress feedback and advice to the Artistic Director.

Consultant

SCHOOL OF CONTEMPORARY BALLET DALLAS
Dallas, TX
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • Developed and implemented strategies for program development, increased enrollment, staff optimization and re-branding.

Executive/Artistic Director

INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATORY OF PERFORMING ARTS
Plano, TX
06.2014 - 09.2016
  • Developed administrative, artistic and educational strategies for the conservatory that resulted in increased enrollment.
  • Project management of the construction of a new facility (40,000sqft).
  • Steered artistic directors (Music, Dance and Theatre) in the development and execution of programs.
  • Taught, coached and choreographed for advanced students.
  • Managed a budget of $2 Million USD.
  • Liaison between the investors and the staff.
  • Grossed $250,000.00 during 2014-2015.

Professional Dancer

BRUCE WOOD DANCE
Dallas, TX
07.2014 - 06.2015
  • 2 seasons.

Professional Dancer

DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE
Dallas, TX
08.2010 - 07.2014
  • 4 Seasons

Performance Highlights:

  • Awassa Astrige" by Asadata Dafora
  • "Reflections in D" by Alvin Ailey
  • "Escapades" by Alvin Ailey.
  • Director of "Bloom", Dallas Black Dance Academy senior dance ensemble (2010-2011)

Notable Choreographers:

  • Diane McIntyre, Bridget Moore, Christopher Huggins, Bruce Wood, Milton Myers.

Education

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

University of Denver
Denver, CO
08.2023

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance Performance and Choreography

Belhaven University
05.2010

Courses - Teacher Education

St. John's College Junior College
06.2006

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Motivation / Inspiration
  • Lesson Development
  • Strategic Planning and Implementation
  • Artistic Direction / Creative Producer
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem resolution / Mediation

Guest Teaching and Choreography

Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet - Carlisle, PA

Laredo School of Contemporary Dance - Laredo, TX

Harlingen Performing Arts Conservatory - Harlingen, TX

CityDance Conservatory - Washington, DC

CityDance Dream - Washington, DC

Dallas Youth Repertory Ensemble - Dallas, TX

Booker T. Washington HSPVA - Dallas, TX

The Dallas Conservatory - Dallas, TX

Dallas Black Dance Theatre Academy - Dallas, TX

Texas Ballet Theatre School - Richardson, TX

Ecole De Danse Joelle Donatien Belot - Port Au Prince, Haiti 

Belhaven University - Jackson, MS

Jackson State University - Jackson, MS

Montage Theatre of Dance - Raymond, MS

Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center - Pueblo, CO

Musical Theatre Direction and Choreography

Passing Strange (Choreography Only)  2017 - Dallas, TX 

Bubblin' Brown Sugar (Choreography Only) 2009  - Jackson, MS

Oliver and Pinocchio  2009 - Belize, Central America 

Me and Mi Genie 2008 - Belize City, Central America 

Breadfruit Kingdom 2007 - Belize City, America 

Fi Mi Posse 2006 - Belize City, America 

Cinderelisha and DJ Prince 2005 (Choreography Only) - Belize City, Belize 

Affiliations

  • International Dance Council CID UNESCO (20016-2017)
  • Alumnus, Business Council for the Arts Volunteer Leadership and Non Profit Board Best Practices (2017)
  • Member, Actors Equity Association (Current)
  • Board Member: Secretary, Governance and Executive Committee, The Viva School (2021-2023)

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

NYU Tisch School of the Arts
09.2021 - 07.2023

Performer

Disney Theatrical's "The Lion King" (Broadway)
10.2019 - 09.2023

Senior Lecturer

Edna Manley College
09.2018 - 12.2018

Ensemble

Tuacahn Center For the Arts
06.2018 - 08.2018

Company Teacher

DC Contemporary Dance Theatre
09.2017 - 06.2018

Consultant

SCHOOL OF CONTEMPORARY BALLET DALLAS
06.2016 - 12.2016

Professional Dancer

BRUCE WOOD DANCE
07.2014 - 06.2015

Executive/Artistic Director

INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATORY OF PERFORMING ARTS
06.2014 - 09.2016

Professional Dancer

DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE
08.2010 - 07.2014

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

University of Denver

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance Performance and Choreography

Belhaven University

Courses - Teacher Education

St. John's College Junior College

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