Madi Ericson
Portland
Summary
I started dancing as a freshman on the Pendleton Rhythmic mode dance team, I danced until state 2023. While dancing I got the opportunity to teach alongside my coach at her studio. I have now been teaching dance for about 5 years in a variety of styles including, acro, jazz, contemporary/lyrical, and ballet. I am very passionate about dancer safety and injury prevention. I am committed to teaching the importance of learning new things correctly while creating a kind environment for dancers to thrive.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Coach
Roosevelt High School
Portland
08.2025 - 03.2026
- For the 2025-26 season I choreographed a senior jazz competition routine
- I taught the team new strength and flexibility exercises
- I choreographed 2 senior lyrical solos and 1 elementary jazz solo
Program Instructor
Pendleton Parks and Rec.
Pendleton
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Over the course of each year I lead 2 (6 week) separate tumbling/acro classes
- Each class was back to back by ages 18mo-3, 4-7, 8-12, and 13-18
- The 18mo-3yr class was a mommy and me lead class where I taught basic gross motor skills and how to safely handle your child
- The 4-7 year old class was taught basic skills such as cartwheels, round offs, handstands, rolls, bridges, and body shapes
- The 8-12 year old class was taught walkovers, cartwheel variations, 2 person lifts, elbow and chin stands, and other acro combinations
- The 13+ class learned advanced tricks like backhand springs, aerials, and other acro combinations
Dance Instructor
Jr. Jam Annex
Hermiston
08.2024 - 05.2025
- 2024-25 season I was one of the head coaches at the Jr. Jam sister studio in Hermiston OR
- I taught elite mini jazz, recreational mini acro, elite elementary contemporary and jazz, elite teen contemporary and jazz, and recreational ballet 2,3,4
- Choregraphed one senior jazz solo
Assistant Coach
Jr. Jam
Pendleton
08.2021 - 04.2024
- From 2021-2023 I assisted Debbie Kishpaugh at Jr Jam
- I assisted in Acro, Hip-Hop, Jazz and Contemporary classes
- Summer 2023 I did an intermediate and advanced drop in contemporary class
- 2023-2024 I got to run my own elementary contemporary class and choreographed their routine for the season, while also still teaching acro and jazz
- In 2023 I choreographed 3 senior solos
Competitive Dancer
Rhythmic Mode
Pendleton
09.2020 - 03.2023
- I danced on the Rhythmic Mode high school dance team from 9th-11th grade
Dancer
Thunderbird Dance Camp
Forest Grove
- I attended Thunderbird summer of 2022 and summer 2023
Education
Pendleton High School
Pendleton, ORSkills
- Creating choreography
- Disciplined
- Dance class lesson planning
- Technique demonstration
- Sportsmanship
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
References
- Debbie Kishpaugh, 541-377-0411
- Courtney Summerfield, 541-429-1865
- Rhonda Holmes, 503-539-0871
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Roosevelt High School
08.2025 - 03.2026
Dance Instructor
Jr. Jam Annex
08.2024 - 05.2025
Program Instructor
Pendleton Parks and Rec.
09.2022 - 09.2025
Assistant Coach
Jr. Jam
08.2021 - 04.2024
Competitive Dancer
Rhythmic Mode
09.2020 - 03.2023
Dancer
Thunderbird Dance Camp
Pendleton High School