Jensen Springer
Canutillo,TX
Summary
I am an Innovative Dancer who is capable of delivering strong and memorable performances, diving deep into whatever it is I am given. I take it and make it mine then I share it with the world because I am not a selfish dancer, although sometimes I can be. Human connection and ultimate curiosity is the reason I seek new dance experiences and discoveries of the mystical art form that is dance, which yearns to bring us closer together.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dancer
Dark Circles Contemporary Dance Usa
07.2023 - 08.2023
- In this Desert Peaks Lab with Joshua Peugh and his husband and collaborator Chadi El-Khoury we collaborated as a group on creating a brand new work to debut at the end of the two weeks.
- Learned repertory
Dancer/Collaborator
The Croft Residency
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Set a 30 minute piece in collaboration with Amanda Ramirez (Artistic Director, Dance Filmmaker, Choreographer) and Dancer Rebecca Chaves to bring to life a story in relation to the "Tierra" dance film.
- Learned how to be more skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Collaborated with the musician Lawrence Brown for live music and acapella sounds.
- Curated my own solo based off of cultural experiences in connection to, the land around me, and my ancestors.
Performance Dancer
Valleto
07.2023 - 07.2023
- This two week dance intensive was centered on personal, improvisational, and physically demanding discoveries.
- During this intensive we also practiced theatrics and took an acting class with Sarah Bartholomew.
- The second half was dedicated to curating a half hour long piece along side the dance company
- I was offered a fellowship which paid my tuition and allowed me to collaborate with choreographer and artistic director Valeria Y. Gonzalez, to which I set a solo on one of the dancers.
Dancer
LINK Audition Festival
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked with renouned SALT choreographer Amy Gunter Lolofie and Artistic Director of Be Moving, Bret Easterling.
- Created long lasting professional connections, and collaborated with choreographers on movement.
- Maintained a professional attitude and work ethic during long rehearsals and performances.
Dancer
"Tierra" Dance Film By Amanda Ramirez
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Learned how to dance for the camera using different techniques.
- Can withstand filming for long hours in rough terrain, cold weather, and high winds.
- 12+hr filming
- Professionalism
- Flexible to production delays and mishaps.
DANCER
Teoquiyaoatl (Sacred Portal)
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Choreography by Melissa Melipignano
SOLOIST
University Of Texas At El Paso, Desert Dance: Raising The Barre
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Coordinated with choreographer to enhance and refine movements to properly enact intended vision.
- Choreographed and set by Neri Torres
COMPETITIVE DANCER
Urban Movement Dance Academy/Sun City Dance Classic
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Alcohol"/"Move Me" Choreographed by Michelle Urban
DANCER
IFE-ILE Afro Cuban Dance Festival
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Obini" choreographed by Neri Torres
DANCER
LINK Audition Festival
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked with and performed pieces by choreographers Lauren Edson of LED Boise and Cameron McKinney of Kizuna Dance
DANCER
"Obini" By Neri Torres
08.2020 - 02.2022
- This piece began in 2020, the performance of this piece was delayed due to COVID.
- This piece was 2 years in the making.
- Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.
- Women/feminine empowerment
CHOREOGRAPHER/PERFORMER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
Capstone "I'm Here"
03.2021 - 05.2021
- My Capstone was my graduating project for completing my BFA in Dance at UTEP, titled "I'm Here".
DANCER
Valleto "Waiting"
03.2021 - 05.2021
- A side video project by Valeria Gonzalez.
DANCER/COLLABORATOR
Valleto Dance Ensemble
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Member and collaborator with Valleto Ensemble
DANCER, ACTOR
UTEP: Monsters We Create
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Monsters We Create: Written by Georgina Escobar, Directed by Kim McKean
- In this distopian tale of the future, I originate the role of "Maybee" a child that could have been. This sci-fi fantasy which takes place in a city inspired by the Sun City itself (El Paso, TX); minority women become the target of an elaborate scheme to ban childbirth in America.
DANCER
UTEP Dance Production "New Voices In Dance"
08.2019 - 11.2019
- In this University production with the University Dance Company I am under the direction of Alexis Anderson-Chaves, Mark Chaves, and Valeria "Valleto" Gonzalez
- The three of which choreographed the works I was in. "Stare", "Uprising", "Until Tomorrow".
- Featuring work by Millie Heckler. "Not Going Further Without You"
- Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers, and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
DANCER
"Stare" By Alexis Anderson, Chaves
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Chaves; a dance instructor at EPCC had set a duet on me and my partner Alex Molina titled "Stare"
DANCER
Bailando Dance Festival
10.2019 - 10.2019
- Bailando Dance Festival is an annual international dance festival which features works from artists locally around the country, and globally.
- Stare" choreographed by Alexis Anderson-Chaves was presented at this festival. "Not Going Further Without You" a work by Millie Heckler was also presented.
DANCER
Valleto
07.2019 - 07.2019
- My very first dance intensive where I received a full scholarship to attend, and curated a performance for the end of the two week session.
DANCER/ACTOR/SINGER
"Newsies" UTEP Dinner Theatre
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Role: Les the little brother of Davey.
DANCER/ACTOR/SINGER
UTEP Dinner Theatre: A Chorus Line (2018), Anything Goes (2017), West Side Story (2015), Pippin (2015)
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Role: Connie McKenzie a 4'10 32 year old who doesn't seem to age.
DANCER/ACTOR/SINGER
UTEP Dinner Theatre: A Chorus Line (2018), Anything Goes (2017), West Side Story (2015), Pippin (2015)
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Role: one of Reno Sweeney's Angels.
DANCER/ACTOR/SINGER
UTEP Dinner Theatre: A Chorus Line (2018), Anything Goes (2017), West Side Story (2015), Pippin (2015)
08.2015 - 10.2015
- Role: a made up Jet boy/girl.
DANCER/ACTOR/SINGER
UTEP Dinner Theatre: A Chorus Line (2018), Anything Goes (2017), West Side Story (2015), Pippin (2015)
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Role: Player
Education
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN DANCE - Dance
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05.2021
Skills
- Choreography
- Role interpretation
- Improvisational methods
- Singing experience
- Trained in Afro-Cuban Contemporary dance
- Theatre experience
- Passionate and open minded
Timeline
Dancer
Dark Circles Contemporary Dance Usa
07.2023 - 08.2023
Dancer/Collaborator
The Croft Residency
07.2023 - 08.2023
Performance Dancer
Valleto
07.2023 - 07.2023
Dancer
LINK Audition Festival
05.2023 - 05.2023
Dancer
"Tierra" Dance Film By Amanda Ramirez
03.2023 - 05.2023
DANCER
Teoquiyaoatl (Sacred Portal)
03.2023 - 03.2023
SOLOIST
University Of Texas At El Paso, Desert Dance: Raising The Barre
02.2023 - 02.2023
COMPETITIVE DANCER
Urban Movement Dance Academy/Sun City Dance Classic
02.2023 - 02.2023
DANCER
IFE-ILE Afro Cuban Dance Festival
08.2022 - 08.2022
DANCER
LINK Audition Festival
05.2022 - 05.2022
CHOREOGRAPHER/PERFORMER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
Capstone "I'm Here"
03.2021 - 05.2021
DANCER
Valleto "Waiting"
03.2021 - 05.2021
DANCER
"Obini" By Neri Torres
08.2020 - 02.2022
DANCER/COLLABORATOR
Valleto Dance Ensemble
01.2020 - 03.2020
DANCER, ACTOR
UTEP: Monsters We Create
12.2019 - 02.2020
DANCER
Bailando Dance Festival
10.2019 - 10.2019
DANCER
UTEP Dance Production "New Voices In Dance"
08.2019 - 11.2019
DANCER
Valleto
07.2019 - 07.2019
DANCER
"Stare" By Alexis Anderson, Chaves
06.2019 - 11.2019
DANCER/ACTOR/SINGER
"Newsies" UTEP Dinner Theatre
11.2018 - 02.2019
DANCER/ACTOR/SINGER
UTEP Dinner Theatre: A Chorus Line (2018), Anything Goes (2017), West Side Story (2015), Pippin (2015)
11.2017 - 02.2018
DANCER/ACTOR/SINGER
UTEP Dinner Theatre: A Chorus Line (2018), Anything Goes (2017), West Side Story (2015), Pippin (2015)
03.2017 - 05.2017
DANCER/ACTOR/SINGER
UTEP Dinner Theatre: A Chorus Line (2018), Anything Goes (2017), West Side Story (2015), Pippin (2015)
08.2015 - 10.2015
DANCER/ACTOR/SINGER
UTEP Dinner Theatre: A Chorus Line (2018), Anything Goes (2017), West Side Story (2015), Pippin (2015)
05.2015 - 07.2015
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN DANCE - Dance
The University of Texas At El Paso
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