Melissa Bailey
Calera
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in choreography and dance instruction. Known for strong feedback provision and organizational skills, dedicated to creating impactful performances and cultivating student talent.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Theatre/Dance Director
Pelham High School
Pelham
08.2017 - Current
- Choreographed dance routines for annual performances and competitions.
- Instructed classes on various forms of dance such as ballet, jazz, tap dancing, modern dance and hip-hop.
- Directed the casting process by auditioning potential dancers and selecting performers who met technical requirements.
- Provided feedback to dancers on technique, form, timing, style, and expression during rehearsals.
- Compiled detailed reports after each performance outlining any issues encountered during the show.
- Assisted with customer service operations, processing payments, creating class schedules and answering questions.
- Organized school productions, managing schedules, auditions, and set designs effectively.
- Supervised student groups while they practiced choreographed sequences at home or outside the studio.
Choreographer
CenterStage Productions
Birmingham
04.2000 - 06.2011
- Choreographed diverse dance routines for various productions at CenterStage Productions.
- Collaborated with directors to align choreography with production themes and concepts.
- Provided constructive feedback to dancers during rehearsals to enhance performance quality.
- Developed innovative movement sequences that engaged audiences and showcased talent.
Dancer
Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Performed choreography in live shows at a renowned entertainment destination.
- Executed precise dance movements in various styles including ballet, jazz, and contemporary.
- Worked closely with choreographers to perfect performance of dance moves.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each dance move to ensure safety and accuracy.
Education
Master of Arts - Arts Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, AL12-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, AL06-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, AL12-1994
Skills
- Performance evaluation
- Event organization
- Team collaboration
- Creative problem solving
- Time management
- Detailed feedback
- Public speaking
- Exemplary communication skills
Philosophy As A Judge
I believe dance competitions should be both educational and empowering. My goal as a judge is to provide feedback that helps dancers grow technically and artistically while leaving them motivated, confident, and proud of their work.
Timeline
Theatre/Dance Director
Pelham High School
08.2017 - Current
Choreographer
CenterStage Productions
04.2000 - 06.2011
Dancer
Walt Disney World Resort
01.1996 - 01.1997
Master of Arts - Arts Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
University of Alabama At Birmingham