- Youth Development Programs
- Volunteering
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Volunteering with youth programs
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Mia LoPresti
Croton,NY
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Artistic Director at Next Level Dance with a proven track record in innovative marketing strategies and artistic collaboration. Skilled in visual storytelling and social media content development, I successfully increased community engagement and strengthened partnerships, fostering a vibrant artistic environment.
Dedicated Artistic Director with proven expertise in guiding teams of craftspeople through rewarding professional growth. Created numerous dance productions over the past 4 years. Dynamic leader with strengths in mentoring and coaching dancers to develop personal style and techniques.
Skilled artistic professional known for fostering team collaboration and delivering impactful results, adept at adapting to changing needs. Expertise includes creative visioning, stage production, and talent development, combined with strategic mindset and excellent communication skills. Reliable and resourceful, consistently driving successful outcomes in dynamic environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Artistic Director
Next Level Dance
08.2024 - Current
- Supported scheduling and logistical planning for rehearsals and performances.
- Attended meetings to gather insights and contribute ideas for upcoming productions.
- Enhanced productions by collaborating with the Artistic Director on creative decisions and strategic planning.
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to increase ticket sales and audience engagement with productions.
- Streamlined rehearsal processes for more efficient use of time and resources, resulting in stronger performances.
- Maintained open lines of communication between all departments within the organization, fostering collaboration towards shared goals.
- Strengthened partnerships with local businesses by initiating sponsorship opportunities that mutually benefited both parties.
- Increased community outreach efforts by organizing events and collaborations with local organizations.
- Managed audition processes, maintaining organized systems for applicant tracking and communication throughout the casting process.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Developed artistic visual and marketing products.
- Implemented strategies for promoting campaigns on social media.
- Created innovative advertising campaigns that successfully generated increased brand awareness and recognition.
Dance Choreographer and Teacher
Next Level Dance
09.2019 - Current
- Developed innovative dance routines for performances and competitions.
- Collaborated with artists to create cohesive choreography that aligned with themes.
- Conducted auditions to select dancers, assessing skills and compatibility.
- Provided constructive feedback to dancers, enhancing performance quality and technique.
- Organized rehearsals, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- Enhanced dance performances by creating innovative choreography tailored to the dancers'' abilities and strengths.
- Created a safe and positive environment for dancers to express themselves freely, fostering their artistic growth and development.
- Implemented constructive feedback systems for continuous improvement of individual dancer techniques and group cohesion.
- Created variety of original dance routines for different classes according to skill level and performance plans.
- Increased dancer versatility through cross-training in multiple dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and others.
- Networked through multiple social media sites to increase community engagement and recruit new dancers.
- Evaluated dancer progress regularly through individual assessments, adjusting choreography as needed to showcase their unique talents effectively.
- Organized team-building activities that improved camaraderie among dancers, resulting in stronger on-stage connections and performances.
- Choreographed performances for individuals and groups.
- Implemented creative and challenging choreography to push students to next level.
- Managed exercise, conditioning and flexibility improvement programs.
- Prepared student groups for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques.
- Established and enforced safety standards, promoting warm-up exercises and proper technique.
Education
No Degree - Undecided
Fordham University
Bronx, NYBachelor of Science - Business Administration And Marketing
Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY05-2026
Skills
- Creative vision
- Artistic collaboration
- Social media content
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent team player
- Visual storytelling
- Superior organizational skills
- Video editing
- Superb attention to detail
- Creative direction
- Marketing
- Digital content development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Accomplishments
- Awarded for “Outstanding Choreography” in 2024 at Groove Dance Competition and Convention.
- Successfully grew multiple social media accounts to increase brand awareness.
- Promoted from Choreographer to Assistant Director
- Made the deans list for 5 semesters across two Universities.
- Participated in many community outreach events for Next Level Dance.
- Granted a presidential scholarship at Marist University.
- Director of Philanthropy for Alpha Sigma Tau at Marist University.
Interests
Timeline
Assistant Artistic Director
Next Level Dance
08.2024 - Current
Dance Choreographer and Teacher
Next Level Dance
09.2019 - Current
No Degree - Undecided
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Marketing
Marist University
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