Marissa Powell
Philadelphia,Pennsylvania
Summary
Passionate performer and choreographer eager to be immersed into different avenues of the dance industry. Dedicated to innovation and research within the art form to bring new revelations of dance into all communities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Teacher/Choreographer
Allegro Dance Arts
06.2020 - Current
- Led classes for age groups (4-18 years old) in hip-hop and contemporary techniques during the school year and summers
- Rebuilt and directed the competition team after Covid (2022)
- Choreographed solos, duets, and group numbers for the competition team in contemporary and hip-hop styles
- Recognized and adapted to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students.
Cleaner
Sonbeam Child Care
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Attention to detail of commonly used spaces and items to promote thoroughness in safety
- Communication with director on getting specific tasks done in a timely manner for upcoming events/projects
Education
Bachelor of Science in Dance - Dance in Performance and Choreography
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2026
Study Abroad - Dance
Laban Trinity Conservatoire of Music And Dance
London, England08.2024
Skills
- Hip-Hop Dance
- Contemporary Dance
- Modern Dance
- Tap Dance
- Ballet Dance
- Performance Experience
- Creating Choreography
- Lesson Planning
- Driver's License
- Flexible Schedule
Honors And Awards
- Dean's List Fall 2023-Current
- Drexel Performing Arts Scholarship
- National Honor Society for Dance Arts Member
Performance Experience
Oil Region Ballet Company (2016-2022)
- Corps de Ballet and Soloist performer within the company
Drexel FreshDance Ensemble, Philadelphia, PA, "Etchings in Time" (February 2023)
- Contemporary-ballet piece "Eutuxia" by Blanca Huertas-Agnew, Soloist for modern dance piece "Boot Straps and Slippers" by Valerie Ifill
Drexel Dance Ensemble, Philadelphia, PA, "Sites of Dance"
(May 2023)
- Contemporary/West African piece "Intertwining Change" by Shermeka Brown-Ancrum, and House styled piece "The Timbaland" by Imani Griffith
Drexel Dance Ensemble, Philadelphia, PA, "Together We Move" (February 2024)
- Modern dance excerpt of "Heartshakes" by Shannon Murphy, Special costume demi-soloist in Contemporary/House piece "Nausea" by Sangita Pawar
Choreographic Experience
Drexel Dance Ensemble, Student Works Show: "They've Taken Too Much From Me" choreographed by Marissa Powell
- Directed a cast of 13 students for a 9 minute piece
- Cut and edited the track's sound score
- Chose the lighting and technical aspects of the performance
Timeline
Cleaner
Sonbeam Child Care
06.2023 - 01.2024
Dance Teacher/Choreographer
Allegro Dance Arts
06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Dance - Dance in Performance and Choreography
Drexel University
Study Abroad - Dance
Laban Trinity Conservatoire of Music And Dance
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