- I enjoy water color painting, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Enjoy hiking for overall physical and mental well-being
- Dancing
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
LINDSEY GALVIN TODD
Orlando,FL
Summary
Seasoned entertainment professional highley skilled in building rapport and effectively communicating with diverse audiences and colleagues, with over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Expertise spans television, film, theme parks, corporate conventions, national tours, and cruise lines. Committed to fostering meaningful connections, approaching every interaction with a positive and inclusive mindset to ensure clients and audiences feel valued and engaged.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Choreographer
Seaworld Orlando
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Choreographed Siren's Last Call Bar dancers and the Tormented Bar dancers using current and dynamic movement to immerse the guests into the creative vision.
- Lead all rehearsals with a cast of 12 dancers through rehearsals to opening night all while offering positive feedback and uplifting encouragement to the performers
- Leadership, communication, organization, critical thinking, problem solving, adaptability are a few of the skills I utilized on this job
- Adapted choreography as needed based on performer abilities or technical limitations of venues.
- Developed new choreography for each Halloween season based on the creative vision of the Production and Entertainment leads and organized rehearsals with team members.
- Streamlined rehearsal processes through clear communication of expectations and efficient time management strategies.
- Fostered a positive team atmosphere, communicated constructively and promoting mutual respect among dancers.
- Composed sequences of steps and moves for dancers.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually stunning performances that captivated audiences.
- Provided guidance on technique and artistic expression to improve the performers performances.
Head Choreographer
Universal Studios Orlando
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Head Choreographer for the new Mega Movie Parade at Universal Orlando infusing it with dynamic movement, energy and heartfelt connection with the creative material which in turn immersed the guests into the iconic movies featured in the parade.
- Collaborated closely with the creative team lead by Michael Aiello and directed by Michelle Alagna to ensure seamless execution and delivery of the creative vision.
- Collaborated closely with the assistant choreographer to lead a team of 100 performers, setting and directing choreography to synchronize with parade themes
- Coached and motivated performers during intensive choreography rehearsals enhancing overall performance quality and also creating an emotionally uplifting work environment
- Adapted choreography as needed based on performer abilities or technical limitations of venues.
- Strong leadership, strong communication skills, organizational skills, problem solving, creativity, and critical thinking, are skills I utilized in every step of this job
- Streamlined rehearsal processes through clear communication of expectations and efficient time management strategies.
- Fostered a positive team atmosphere by addressing conflicts constructively and promoting mutual respect among dancers.
Choreographer/Choreographer Consultant
Norwegian Cruiseline Creative Studios
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Crafted original choreographic routines for the opening shows of Vistas and Grandeur vessels.
- Designed and implemented choreography for two "Bumper" productions featuring eight dancers with four vocalists.
- Began this project in workshop form and took it all the way to the final productions and then was asked to return to set the production on another ship as a choreographer/director/consultant
- Strong innovative thinking, leadership, communication, collaboration, adaptability, problem solving, strong organization skills are a few of the main skills I utilized for this job
- Streamlined rehearsal processes through clear communication of expectations and efficient time management strategies.
- Fostered a positive team atmosphere by communicating constructively and promoting mutual respect among dancers.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually stunning performances that captivated audiences.
Resident Choreographer
Metropolis Productions
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Head choreographer for a wide variety of large scale productions for high level corporate clients, video projects, as well as daily operational third party contracted theme park entertainment offerings
- In this role I also assisted in talent casting, collaborated on production rehearsal scheduling, attended and participated in production and pitch meetings, contributed creative input for staging, costuming, music, theming
- Independently ran rehearsals and time managed those rehearsals as well as contacted talent in regards to rehearsals
- Adapted choreography as needed based on performer abilities or technical limitations of venues.
- Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members.
- Choreographed performances for individuals and groups of up to 100 performers.
- Streamlined rehearsal processes through clear communication of expectations and efficient time management strategies.
- Fostered a positive team atmosphere by addressing conflicts constructively and promoting mutual respect among dancers.
- Discovered and utilized talents of team.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually stunning performances that captivated audiences.
- Enhanced performance quality by developing innovative choreography for various dance productions.
- Evaluated dancer auditions, selecting the most talented individuals for specific roles in productions.
- Mentored aspiring dancers, providing guidance on technique and artistic expression to improve their skills.
- Expanded the company''s repertoire by researching new styles, techniques, and emerging trends in dance performance.
- Elevated overall production value through detailed planning of lighting, set design, and multimedia elements in collaboration with technical teams.
- Consulted on costume design to enhance overall visual impact and reinforce thematic elements of performances.
- Implemented creative movement workshops, fostering an environment of collaboration and exploration among performers.
- Created specified dance and movement workshops for local Orlando talent and company talent in our roster, sharing expertise on various topics related to choreography and performance artistry.
Artistice Director/Owner
The Artist Space School of Dance
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Owner and artistic director
- In charge of all class scheduling, hiring of guest teachers, curriculum planning, budget management, social media marketing and promotion
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Created an adult dance program for aspiring and working entertainment professionals to enhance their current skills and artistry that fostered and provided an uplifting environment and deeply connected sense of artistic growth, safety, and community
Education
Liberal Arts and Sciences - Liberal Studies
01.2000
Member of the award winning Bearcats Dance Team
Skills
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Self motivation
- Time management abilities
- Production coordination
- Performance management
- Self motivation
- Production coordination
Interests
Timeline
Head Choreographer - Universal Studios Orlando
05.2024 - 07.2024
Choreographer - Seaworld Orlando
09.2023 - 10.2024
Choreographer/Choreographer Consultant - Norwegian Cruiseline Creative Studios
01.2022 - 01.2023
Resident Choreographer - Metropolis Productions
11.2021 - 08.2022
Artistice Director/Owner - The Artist Space School of Dance
08.2016 - 04.2020
University of Cincinnati - Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies
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