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Kayla Gray

Kayla Gray

Fort Belvoir,Virginia

Summary

Classically-educated ballet and modern dancer trained under Stephen Wynne, Brittany Nunes-Walker, and Michelle Boutros. Collegiate dance education under Erin Scheiwe Rockwell, Ravena Tucker Wagnon, and Dr. Emily Wright. Performed as a member of Erin Scheiwe Rockwell's Imag[(I)n]e cast at the Kennedy Center. Volunteer performer and dance teacher with Sangre de Cristo School of Dance.

Dance instructor with Mercier School of Dance, Local Motion Project, and International Dance LLC

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance Teacher

Rising Stars
Fort Belvoir
02.2024 - 05.2024

I was responsible for creating a safe and welcoming environment and by going into private schools to teach children of all ages dance in an after school program. Primary focus was to cultivate the love of dance.

Dancer

Sangre de Cristo School of Dance
Pueblo West
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Perform onstage as a dancer in Corps de Ballet and Soloist roles for the annual Nutcracker production
  • Performed onstage as a dancer in Fairy Corps in the Contemporary ballet production of Midsummers Night's Dream
  • Performed onstage as a dancer in the role of Pirate and Captain Hook understudy in the production of Peter Pan.

Dance Teacher

Sangre de Cristo School of Dance
Pueblo West
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • The Sangre de Cristo School of Dance was founded in 1972 as an integral part of arts education for all of Southern Colorado
  • The school offers dance education for pre-professionals.

Dancer

Pueblo Symphony Orchestra
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Performed onstage accompanied by the Pueblo Symphony Orchestra for a production of Carnival of the Animals.

Dancer

Kick Ass Film Fest
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Dancer for choreographer Brittany Nunes-Walker in the musical promotional video for the short film festival hosted by Kick Ass Film Fest.

Dancer

Raffaela Morra
01.2021 - 01.2021
  • Performed onstage as a soloist in a Murder Mystery Ballet.

Understudy

01.2020 - 01.2020
  • Understudy for choreographer Rebecca McArthur
  • Was set to perform at Belhaven University.

Understudy

Influencing Release
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Understudy for choreographer Bill Wade in the Influencing Release cast showcased at the Alabama Dance Festival and Belhaven University.

Dancer

Imag[(I)n]e
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Dancer for choreographer Erin Scheiwe Rockwell in the Imag[(I)n]e cast showcased at the Kennedy Center for the National Dance Festival of the American College Dance Association and Belhaven University.

Understudy

Laughing About It Helps
01.2017 - 01.2017
  • Understudy for choreographer Clara Grace Watts in the Laughing About It Helps cast showcased at Belhaven University.

Understudy

Snow Scene
01.2016 - 01.2016
  • Understudy for choreographer Ravenna Tucker-Wagnon in the Snow Scene cast showcased at Belhaven University.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Dance -

Belhaven University
01.2020

15th & 16th Century Dance -

Historic Dance Society London
01.2023

Regency Dancing Seminar -

Historic Dance Society London
01.2022

Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop
01.2018

Sangre de Cristo School of Dance
01.2016

Skills

  • Classical ballet technique
  • Jazz, Modern, and Contemporary Technique
  • Attention to Detail
  • Discipline and stamina
  • Flexibility
  • Critical thinking
  • Verbal Communication
  • Creativity
  • Dance History
  • Gel and Lighting Crew

Costume construction

Personal Information

  • Age: 26
  • Height: 5'7"

Timeline

Dance Teacher

Rising Stars
02.2024 - 05.2024

Dancer

Pueblo Symphony Orchestra
01.2022 - 01.2023

Dancer

Kick Ass Film Fest
01.2022 - 01.2022

Dancer

Raffaela Morra
01.2021 - 01.2021

Dancer

Sangre de Cristo School of Dance
01.2020 - 01.2024

Dance Teacher

Sangre de Cristo School of Dance
01.2020 - 01.2024

Understudy

01.2020 - 01.2020

Understudy

Influencing Release
01.2018 - 01.2018

Dancer

Imag[(I)n]e
01.2017 - 01.2018

Understudy

Laughing About It Helps
01.2017 - 01.2017

Understudy

Snow Scene
01.2016 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Arts in Dance -

Belhaven University

15th & 16th Century Dance -

Historic Dance Society London

Regency Dancing Seminar -

Historic Dance Society London

Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop

Sangre de Cristo School of Dance
Kayla Gray