Kamryn Whittington
Brandywine,MD
Summary
Talented Dancer offers experience in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Acrobatic, Lyrical and Improvisational dance genres. Who delivers strong performances and perfects routines to meet choreographer expectations. An enthusiastic professional who works hard to master challenging dance routines. An innovative Dancer performs well alone and as part of ensembles. Rehearses routines to deliver strong and memorable performances, delighting audiences. A creative dancer with extensive experience performing in front of live audiences. Also skilled in body control and balance with excellent memorization and retention of choreography. Highly collaborative and works well under pressure.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Assistant
Platinum Dance Experience
2023.08 - Current
- Demonstrated versatility as a dance assistant by working with various age groups, skill levels, and dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and tap.
- Maintained a professional attitude and work ethic during long rehearsals and performances.
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Progressed quickly by mastering challenging choreography and routines.
Dance Camp Counselor
ZD Dance Academy
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Promoted camper growth through individualized attention, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
Dance Assistant
Revel Dance Convention
2022.08 - 2023.07
- Improved student comprehension of complex dance techniques by breaking down steps into easy-to-follow progressions.
- Collaborated with fellow dance assistants to ensure consistent teaching methods and support for all students.
- Provided one-on-one guidance to struggling students, helping them improve their technique and overall performance level.
- Progressed quickly by mastering challenging choreography and routines.
Dance Teaching Assistant Through ZOOM
ZD Dance Academy
2020.04 - 2020.06
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing studio rules and maintaining clean dance spaces.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in dance education techniques.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
Education
Dance Major
Baltimore School For The Arts
Baltimore, MD05.2025
Skills
- Technique Demonstration
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Performance Preparation
- Body Rhythm and Movement
- Dance Competition
- Expressive and Artistic
- Dedication and Perseverance
- Modern and Contemporary Dance
- Acrobatics Dance
- Tap Dancing
- Ballet Foundation
Scholarships, Apprenticeships, and Awards
Show runner for Dance competitions in which I helped gather dancers for their performance on stage for judging. Traveled across the United States to assist and demonstrate choreography for over 15 faculty dance instructors in a variety of dance genres including Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theater, Contemporary, and Improvisation for dancers ages 4 - adult.
Scholarship & Award Recipient 2017-2023:
- JUMP Dance Competition and Convention
- NUVO Dance Competition and Convention
- Platinum Dance Experience Apprentice 2020, 2023-2025
- REVEL Dance Competition & Convention 2022-2023
- GROOVE Dance Convention
- REVERB Dance Convention
- KAOS Hip Hop Competition & Convention
Master Classes
- Debbie Allen Dance Academy 2 week summer Intensive: June 2017
- Dance Theater of Harlem 2 week summer intensive: June 2018
- Baltimore School for the Arts 3 week summer intensive: July-August 2021
- ZD Dance Academy 3 week summer intensive: June - August 2015- present
- MOVE|NYC|DC 2 week summer intensive: July- August 2023
- Broadway Dance Center, NYC December 2022 Master Classes
- Dance Theater of Harlem Master class hosted by: Ingrid Silva March 2023
- ShellShock Master Classes: April 2023
- Mink Productions Master Classes: April 2023
- B-Funk Master classes: August 2023
- Phil Wright Master class: June 2023
Timeline
Dance Assistant
Platinum Dance Experience
2023.08 - Current
Dance Camp Counselor
ZD Dance Academy
2023.06 - 2023.08
Dance Assistant
Revel Dance Convention
2022.08 - 2023.07
Dance Teaching Assistant Through ZOOM
ZD Dance Academy
2020.04 - 2020.06
Dance Major
Baltimore School For The Arts
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