Michelle Rodriguez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dancer creating and performing choreography across hip hop, Latin dance, reggaeton, and bachata. Develops individual, partner, and group choreography, memorizes complex routines, and uses movement and expression to communicate story on stage. Supports younger dancers, strengthens teamwork, and helps build a positive rehearsal culture.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
After School Matters Dance Program Participant
George Washington High School & Curie High School
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Mentored 2-3 younger dancers per session by reviewing steps and offering supportive performance coaching.
- Completed 2 choreography run-throughs per rehearsal to strengthen timing, spacing, and performance readiness.
- Maintained 100% rehearsal attendance while building consistency and discipline across the program.
- Created choreography for solo, partner, and group performances in Hip Hop, Latin Dance, Reggaeton, and Bachata.
- Mentored younger dancers by breaking down steps and helping them feel more comfortable learning choreography.
- Helped teammates improve technique, form, and performance skills through regular practice and peer feedback.
- Used movement and facial expressions to communicate emotion and story during performances.
- Balanced dance commitments with school responsibilities while strengthening teamwork, communication, and time management.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management, Psychology
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05-2028
High School Diploma - undefined
George Washington High School
Chicago, IL01-2024
Skills
- Dance instruction
- Choreography
- Performance coaching
- Rehearsal planning
- Classroom management
- Student mentoring
- Program coordination
- Youth engagement
- Event coordination
- Communication
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
DANCE EXPERIENCE
- After School Matters Dance Program Participant — George Washington High School & Curie High School
- Participated in the After School Matters dance program at George Washington High School and Curie High School.
- 2020-2024
- Developed 8 years of experience in Hip Hop, Latin Dance, Reggaeton, and Bachata.
- Created choreography for individual, partner, and group performances.
- Helped teammates improve their dance technique, form, and performance skills.
- Mentored younger dancers and helped them feel more comfortable learning choreography.
- Practiced regularly to improve dance technique, fitness, and performance ability.
- Memorized and performed complex choreography for school performances.
- Worked with other dancers to create coordinated group performances.
- Used movement and facial expressions to communicate emotions and stories through dance.
- Developed teamwork, communication, discipline, and time-management skills through dance.
- Balanced dance commitments with school responsibilities and maintained a strong GPA.
DANCE STYLES
- Hip Hop
- Latin Dance
- Reggaeton
- Bachata
- Group Choreography
- Individual Choreography
- Dance Performances
- Dance Team Experience
Timeline
After School Matters Dance Program Participant
George Washington High School & Curie High School
01.2020 - 01.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
George Washington High School
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management, Psychology
Saint Xavier University