Laine Dunn

Chicago,IL

Summary

With 7+ years of dance experience, Laine Dunn is trained in various dance techniques and styles including contemporary, classical modern techniques, ballet, tap, jazz, and more. They're adaptable, even in unplanned or potentially high-stress circumstances. A unique and versatile artist, their artistic practice is driven by a desire for exploration and ingenuity.

Work History

Dance instructor / Choreographer

All That Dance, Galesburg IL

Taught contemporary for grades 1-6th
Choreographed beginner level dances for the end-of-year dance recital
Choreographer for and assisted with the beginner/intermediate level competition team

Spring musical choreographer

Galesburg High School Theatre

Served as choreographer for 2 consecutive theatre seasons
Choreographed for and taught routines to high schoolers, most with little to no prior dance experience

Choreographer

Simantikos Choreo Kickoff Event

Choreographed a new contemporary work for 4 dancers
Collaborated with outside organization for rehearsal space
Worked confidently under time constraints and unforeseen complications

Education

Associate’s of Arts -

Carl Sandburg College

01.2024

Bachelor’s of Arts - Dance

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL

01.2026

Skills

Classroom leadership
Individual instruction

Organization
Positive reinforcement

Websites

Timeline

Dance instructor / Choreographer

All That Dance, Galesburg IL

Spring musical choreographer

Galesburg High School Theatre

Bachelor’s of Arts - Dance

Loyola University Chicago

Choreographer

Simantikos Choreo Kickoff Event

Associate’s of Arts -

Carl Sandburg College

Formal Dance Training

All That Dance

Contemporary, modern (primarily Duncan), jazz, musical theatre, ballet, pointe, hip hop, tap

Loyola University Chicago

Modern (Humphrey, Graham, Limón), contemporary, ballet, pointe, jazz, global influences on contemporary dance