Marissa McPherson
Newington,Connecticut
Summary
While being a dancer for over 15 years, I have created a focus of my academic career to achieve my future goals of becoming a choreographer. Along with doing competitive dance myself, I have worked alongside and individually to create different pieces of choreography, guiding students of all ages and levels, and working with dancers who have a variety of special needs. I am a very enthusiastic and driven individual, focused on not only reaching my personal goals, but helping create a story for my dancers to tell, and my audience to feel.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Student Dance Teacher/ Assistant Dance Teacher
Backstage Academy Of Dance
Newington, CT
09.2018 - 07.2023
- Organized and rehearsed dancers to ensure that performances were of the highest quality.
- Researched music and other elements needed for creating original works.
- Mentored young dancers on proper technique in order to improve their skills.
- Assisted main teacher throughout the class and in developing and implementing lesson plans.
Dancer/Competitive Dancer
Backstage Academy Of Dance
Newington, CT
08.2008 - 08.2023
Dance Instructor
CCSU
Newington, CT
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Taught dance at two senior centers, as a part of a research project of improvement in physical and mental health of the older population.
- Assisted research in-take and testing of seniors.
- Co-created lesson plans for each class, and co-taught each class, guiding seniors through different styles of dance.
Communications, Fundraising, Events
CCSU
New Britain, CT
08.2024 - Current
- Organized fundraisers for Dancentral
- Created contact sheet and conflict calendars, connected professors, students, dancers, and choreographers
- Helped run different events such as Dance Festivals and Shows
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dance Education W/ Specialization Entrepreneurship
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05-2026
Minor - Political Science
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05-2026
Certificate - Performing Arts Industry Essentials
NYU
New York, NYSkills
- Leadership and guidance
- Organization
- Working with all ages
- Determination and perseverance
Certification
- CLI Certificate of Choreography and Composition
- CLI Certificate Strength Training and Injury Prevention
- CLI Certificate Preschool Dance
- Seal of Biliteracy (Spanish)
Accomplishments
- High Honors and Presidents Award (NHS)
- Deans List and Presidents List (CCSU)
- Regional, National, Grand National, and World Dance Champion
- Citizenship Award and Dedicated to Dance Award
- Excellence in History, Social Sciences, and Humanities
- Catherine J. Fellows Scholarship Award
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them",
Walt Disney
Timeline
Communications, Fundraising, Events
CCSU
08.2024 - Current
Dance Instructor
CCSU
01.2024 - 05.2024
Student Dance Teacher/ Assistant Dance Teacher
Backstage Academy Of Dance
09.2018 - 07.2023
Dancer/Competitive Dancer
Backstage Academy Of Dance
08.2008 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Dance Education W/ Specialization Entrepreneurship
Central Connecticut State University
Minor - Political Science
Central Connecticut State University
- CLI Certificate of Choreography and Composition
- CLI Certificate Strength Training and Injury Prevention
- CLI Certificate Preschool Dance
- Seal of Biliteracy (Spanish)
Certificate - Performing Arts Industry Essentials
NYU
References
References available upon request.
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