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Choreography
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Kirsten Tucker

Magna

Summary

Dance educator with extensive experience at Serena Webb Dance, specializing in choreography development and performance assessment. Skilled in enhancing classical ballet technique through innovative curriculum design and interdepartmental collaboration. Focused on creating a positive learning environment while meeting key performance metrics.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director

Serena Webb Dance
Midvale
08.2021 - Current
  • Directed company rehearsals, focusing on performance and artistry.
  • Instructed company ballet and pointe classes to enhance technical skills.
  • Established key performance indicators which were tracked regularly against set targets.
  • Evaluated performance of subordinates through regular feedback sessions and annual reviews.
  • Created effective communication channels between different departments in order to facilitate collaboration.

Academy Director

Webb Dance Academy
Midvale
08.2021 - Current
  • Monitored school performance data and developed plans for improvement as needed.
  • Designed and delivered high-quality professional development programs for teachers.
  • Developed policies that promote safety and security on campus while also fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Pointe class: Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced.
  • Beginning Ballet, Intermediate Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Beginning and Intermediate Pointe, Variations Class, and Character Dance.

Body Logic Dance Company
Midvale
  • Styles include: Creative movement, Pre-ballet, beginning Ballet.

Teacher

Salt Lake Dance Center
Salt Lake City
  • Styles include: Beginning Ballet.

Children's Ballet Theater
Salt Lake City
  • Styles include: Pre-Ballet.

Education

BFA - Ballet

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
05.2025

Skills

  • Classical ballet technique
  • Choreography development
  • Dance performance
  • Teaching methodology
  • Performance evaluation
  • Curriculum design

Training

  • Utah Valley University ballet program
  • University of Utah Ballet Program
  • Ballet West Summer Intensive
  • Eugene Ballet Summer Intensive
  • Russian Ballet Institute
  • Children's Ballet Theater

Choreography

Ballet Works, Contemporary Works, Re-staging Pointe Variations, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, 2024/2025, Hansel and Gretel, 2023/2024, Alice in Wonderland, 2022/2023

Performance

  • Cinderella, Soloist- Spring Fairy, 05/25, Serena Webb
  • The Nutcracker and the Mouse Queen, Lead - The Mouse Queen, 12/24, Serena Webb, Karyn Andrasko
  • Sherlock Holmes, Soloist- Smalls (Peg-Legged Man), 10/24, Serena Webb
  • Vice, Ensemble-Gluttony, 05/24, Karyn Andrasko
  • Nutcracker: The Mouse Queen, Principal-Mouse Queen, 12/23, Serena Webb, Karyn Andrasko
  • Nutcracker: The Mouse Queen, Principal-Mouse Queen, 12/22, Serena Webb, Karyn Andrasko
  • Nutcracker: The Mouse Queen, Demi-Soloist-Head Maid, 12/21, Serena Webb
  • A Star of Jacob, Ensemble, 04/22, Serena Webb, Melanie Ewell
  • Snow Queen, Corps de Ballet, University of Utah
  • Coppelia, Corps de Ballet, William Christiansen, University of Utah
  • Paquita, Corps de Ballet, University of Utah
  • Character Dance, Ensemble, University of Utah
  • Babes in Toyland, Soloist - Ballerina Doll, Julie Orlob, Parker Theater

Timeline

Associate Director

Serena Webb Dance
08.2021 - Current

Academy Director

Webb Dance Academy
08.2021 - Current

Body Logic Dance Company

Teacher

Salt Lake Dance Center

Children's Ballet Theater

BFA - Ballet

Utah Valley University