Jolet Creary
Bloomfield,CT
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive mindset and a proven ability to learn quickly. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills. Passionate about contributing to a dynamic team, supporting organizational goals, and enriching the cultural landscape and diversity of the community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Artistic Director & Owner
STUDIO 860
Bloomfield, CT
09.2012 - Current
Coach / Dance Choreographer
HARTFORD YARD GOATS DANCE TEAM
Hartford, CT
01.2017 - 09.2023
- Developed the first official youth performing group for the Hartford Yard Goats.
- Choreographer for Dance Enrichment programs in area schools.
Adjunct professor, Guest lecturer - Hip hop & West African Drum and Dance
TRINITY COLLEGE
Hartford, CT
09.2012 - 05.2022
- Developed syllabi, lesson plans and lecture materials for courses taught.
Coach - Game Day Entertainment
Mohegan Sun - CONNECTICUT SUN WNBA DANCE TEAMS
Uncasville, CT
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Coached and developed dance routines for game day entertainment and special appearances.
Choreographer
WESTMINSTER SCHOOL
Simsbury, CT
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Developed choreography for musical productions.
Guest teaching artist
CONNECTICUT BALLET
Stamford, CT
12.2016 - 06.2021
- Creation of original work on CT Ballet company members
- Teaching artist for CT Ballet dance Enrichment programs.
Teaching Artist
CENTER FOR CREATIVE YOUTH (CCY)
Wesleyan University, CT
06.2013 - 08.2019
Dance Instructor
GREATER HARTFORD ACADEMY OF THE ARTS
Hartford, CT
09.2007 - 06.2016
Guest teaching artist
HARTFORD STAGE
Hartford, CT
09.2012 - 01.2014
Dance Program Director/Coordinator
THE ARTISTS COLLECTIVE
Hartford, CT
09.2005 - 08.2011
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive dance curriculum for all students.
- Conducted regular evaluations of instructors' performance in order to assess their effectiveness as teachers.
- Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
Education
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Dance Education and Performance
University of The Arts
Philadelphia, PATraining programs
Broadway Dance Center
Training program, summer programs, Danco 2 company member
Philadanco
Cultural Traditions Program
Jacob's Pillow International Dance Festival
High School Diploma -
Greater Hartford Academy of The Arts
Hartford, CTHigh School Diploma -
Weaver High School
Hartford, CTSkills
- Creative Direction
- Music production and editing
- American Heart Association First Aid & CPR Trained
- Photoshop and Lightroom
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Creative design
- Staff hiring and management
- Artistic collaboration
- Art program development
- Creative vision
Awards
- COA Artists Responds Grantee 2024
- COA Artistic Excellence Grantee 2023
- NEFA grant award recipient, collaboration with First Night Hartford 2020
- City of Hartford Business Development Grant Recipient 2012 & 2013
- Connecticut Office of the Arts Artist fellowship 2013
- NAACP WIN AWARD 2016
Accomplishments
- 2021 Hip Hop International ( Bronze medalist ) USA
- 2021 World Of Dance Global Dance Visual - Best Choreography Award
- 2020 Kennedy Center - Arts Across America performance
- 2019 Hip Hop International Top 5 In USA
Choreographic Achievements
- 2018 & 2019 Culture Shock East Coast Champions
- 2018/2023 Jacob's Pillow Inside/Out Festival
- 2019 Love Urban Dance Competition Champion
- 2019 Pippin, Westminister School
- 2021 Connecticut Ballet "Gray Space"
- 2008 - 2012 Connecticut Dance Alliance
- 2021 - Hip Hop International - Team USA (Bronze Medalist)
- 2021 - World of Dance (Virtual Comp) - Best Choreography
- 2022 - Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts - Choreographers Showcase
- 2023 - Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts - The Prom Musical
Projects
Human Be - In (Kennedy Center Arts Across America), 860 MVMNT, Artistic director, curator, and choreographer Paradox (World Premiere 2020), 860 MVMNT, Artistic director, curator, and choreographer Frequency (World Premiere 2019), 860 MVMNT, ST. Joseph's College Hartford Performs (2010 - PRESENT), 860 MVMNT / EQuilibrium Dance Theatre, Artistic director, curator, and choreographer
Websites
Timeline
Coach - Game Day Entertainment
Mohegan Sun - CONNECTICUT SUN WNBA DANCE TEAMS
01.2020 - 11.2021
Choreographer
WESTMINSTER SCHOOL
12.2018 - 06.2021
Coach / Dance Choreographer
HARTFORD YARD GOATS DANCE TEAM
01.2017 - 09.2023
Guest teaching artist
CONNECTICUT BALLET
12.2016 - 06.2021
Teaching Artist
CENTER FOR CREATIVE YOUTH (CCY)
06.2013 - 08.2019
Artistic Director & Owner
STUDIO 860
09.2012 - Current
Adjunct professor, Guest lecturer - Hip hop & West African Drum and Dance
TRINITY COLLEGE
09.2012 - 05.2022
Guest teaching artist
HARTFORD STAGE
09.2012 - 01.2014
Dance Instructor
GREATER HARTFORD ACADEMY OF THE ARTS
09.2007 - 06.2016
Dance Program Director/Coordinator
THE ARTISTS COLLECTIVE
09.2005 - 08.2011
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Dance Education and Performance
University of The Arts
Training programs
Broadway Dance Center
Training program, summer programs, Danco 2 company member
Philadanco
Cultural Traditions Program
Jacob's Pillow International Dance Festival
High School Diploma -
Greater Hartford Academy of The Arts
High School Diploma -
Weaver High School
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