Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Awards
Training
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LaRae Banks

Willoughby,OH

Summary

Dedicated performer. Trained in different dance techniques and styles with understanding of dance notation or choreography. Flexible and coordinated with good sense of timing and musicality. Disciplined with relentless work ethic.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Competitive Dancer

Spotlight Dance Center
01.2018 - Current
  • Performed solo, duo, and group performances for dance company.
  • Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers, and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
  • Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
  • Participated in numerous dance competitions and shows to demonstrate technique and artistry.
  • Maintained a professional attitude and work ethic during long rehearsals and performances.
  • Incorporated variety of movement styles into dance routines for stage performance.
  • Committed to enhancing athleticism, artistry and performance

Education

High School Diploma -

Lake Catholic HIghschool
Mentor, Ohio
06-2028

Skills

  • Goal setting
  • Stage performance
  • Choreography
  • Ballet
  • Hip Hop
  • Lyrical
  • Tap
  • Jazz Funk
  • Pointe
  • Contemporary
  • Performance preparation

Techniques

2.5 years, 0.5 years, 2.5 years, 2.5 years, 3 years

Performances

Spotlight Dance Center, 2018-present, NRG Dance Competition, Jump Dance Competition, Nuvo Dance Competition, Velocity Dance Competition, DanceMakers Dance Competition

Awards

  • Jump MVP, 2020
  • Velocity - Maximum Velocity Artist, 2020
  • Velocity Dance Competition, Platinum score for Contemporary Solo
  • Velocity Dance Competition, 4th Overall Highest Scoring Solo

Training

  • Spotlight Dance Center, Mentor, Ohio
  • Ailey Extension, Virtual, Horton Technique, Terri Wright
  • Ailey Extension, Virtual, Beginner House, Kim Holmes
  • Ailey Extension, Workshops, Contemporary Technique/Alvin Ailey Repertory, Celebrating Alvin Ailey- Judith Jamison/ Khalia Campbell, Revelations Around the World- Lisa Johnson- Willingham, Intro to Ailey Classics- Amos Machanic
  • Mentor, Dancer Hospitality Inc

Personal Information

  • Age: 11
  • Height: 5'0

Timeline

Competitive Dancer

Spotlight Dance Center
01.2018 - Current

High School Diploma -

Lake Catholic HIghschool