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Layla Rickman

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Versatile and passionate dance artist, educator and community advocate with extensive experience in performance, choreography, and cultural arts education.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandise Lead

Aerie By American Eagle
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2025 - Current
  • Analyzed sales trends to inform product selection and promotional strategies.
  • Ensured adherence to brand standards in merchandise presentation and customer experience.

Dance Instructor

Modern Dance Arts
Norman, OK
08.2024 - Current
  • Designed and implemented engaging dance curricula for diverse skill levels.
  • Teach ages from 8-17 different style of Latin Jazz, Contemporary and fundamentals.

Dance Instructor and Performer

Clips N Hips Studio
Warr Acres, OK
01.2017 - Current
  • Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
  • Participated in many Community events through dance performances.

Contemporary Dance Oklahoma

Univeristy of Oklahoma Dance Department
Norman, OK
08.2022 - 05.2026
  • Youth Choreographers showcase
  • Auditioned and casted for guest pieces with artists such as Camille A. Brown , Netta Yurshalmy, Baye and Asa, Alfred Dove.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Modern Dance Performance

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Classen School of Advanced Studies
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2022

Skills

  • Classical Ballet
  • Salsa
  • Folkloric
  • Hip-Hop
  • Jazz
  • Modern
  • Contemporary Dance
  • Choreography
  • Stage Performance
  • Dance Instruction
  • Team Leadership
  • Audience Engagement

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Merchandise Lead

Aerie By American Eagle
05.2025 - Current

Dance Instructor

Modern Dance Arts
08.2024 - Current

Contemporary Dance Oklahoma

Univeristy of Oklahoma Dance Department
08.2022 - 05.2026

Dance Instructor and Performer

Clips N Hips Studio
01.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Modern Dance Performance

University of Oklahoma

High School Diploma -

Classen School of Advanced Studies