Makenzi Swindle
Indianapolis,Indiana
Summary
I began dancing not long after I began walking. By the age of two, I was enrolled in dance classes at Dance Legacy for ballet, jazz, and tumbling. I am now seventeen and continue to love expressing myself through dance. I attend class in multiple styles including ballet, pointe, tap, modern, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, and Hip-Hop. I enjoy learning from the dancers around me to encourage myself to live up to my fullest potential. Outside of dance, I am a straight-A student, athlete, a member of many clubs including: Student Government as Student Body President, and a devoted learner.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Student
Indianapolis School Of Ballet
08.2014 - 05.2022
- Ballet and pointe focused
- Technique - ballet, pointe, tap, modern, jazz
- Assisted ballet classes for elementary dancers
- Penrod - pointe, tap
Nutcracker
Indianapolis Ballet, Inc.
12.2014 - 12.2021
- Russian
- Party Boy - 2 years
- Polichinelle
- Soldier
- Angel
Summer Intensive
Indianapolis School Of Ballet
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Full Scholarship
- Technique classes - ballet & pointe focused
- Technique classes with guest teachers/choreographers - ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, tap
- Studied: yoga, pilates, dance health
Summer Intensive
Butler University
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Full Scholarship
- Ballet and pointe focused
- Technique - ballet, pointe, tap, modern, contemporary
- Studied - yoga, pilates, dance health
- Featured dancer for closing performance
Nutcracker
Butler University
12.2018 - 12.2018
- Polichinelle - Mother Ginger
Shortridge Dance Program
Indianapolis Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Technique - ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary, African
- "Peter and the Wolf" specialty dance
- Spring Dance Concert Dances - Solos, Duets, Trio, Self Choreographed Pieces, Featured Role in Finales, Featured Role in Group Pieces
- IPS Hall of Fame Awards - opening number, featured dancer
- Performed for "Heart and Soul" - opening number, featured dancer
Sapphire Level
Indy Dance Academy
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Technique - ballet, pointe, tap, modern, jazz
- Competitive Dance
- Fill-in for absent dancer at competition
- National Champion - Line
Diamond Level
Indy Dance Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Technique - ballet, pointe, tap, modern, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre
- Competitive dance
- Senior small group understudy
- Outstanding Dancer Runner-Up - NYCDA
- Indianapolis Symphonic Band Outreach Performance - pointe
Dancer
Dynamic Dance And Tumbling
07.2011 - 05.2023
- Technique - tap, tumbling
- Featured roles in recitals
Timeline
Diamond Level
Indy Dance Academy
08.2023 - Current
Sapphire Level
Indy Dance Academy
08.2022 - 07.2023
Summer Intensive
Butler University
07.2022 - 07.2022
Shortridge Dance Program
Indianapolis Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Summer Intensive
Indianapolis School Of Ballet
06.2019 - 07.2021
Nutcracker
Butler University
12.2018 - 12.2018
Nutcracker
Indianapolis Ballet, Inc.
12.2014 - 12.2021
Student
Indianapolis School Of Ballet
08.2014 - 05.2022
Dancer
Dynamic Dance And Tumbling
07.2011 - 05.2023