Summary
Work History
Education
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Social Media
Master Classes and Workshops
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Michelle Standfield

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic performer returning to the study of dance after pursuing higher education. More than 12 years training in ballet, jazz, and contemporary genres. Talented and driven professional offering exceptional communication skills, adaptability, and confidence at every opportunity.

Work History

Dancer

Stellar Dance Adult Team
Orange County, CA
2024 - Current
  • Performed choreography in a variety of styles, including ballet and modern dance.
  • Worked closely and assisted choreographers to perfect performance of dance moves.
  • Participated in showcases to demonstrate technical ability and talent.

Dance Instructor

Crittenton Services for Families and Children
Fullerton, CA
2015 - 2017
  • Created and instructed a beginning dance class for residents of a group home for teen victims of human trafficking and abuse.
  • Taught a variety of techniques including stretching, leaps, turns and jumps.
  • Encouraged creative expression through improvisation exercises.

Education

J.D. - Law

Chapman University School of Law
Orange, CA

Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Associate of Arts - Dance

Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA

Stagedoor Dance Center
Glendale, AZ

Skills

  • Classical dance and ballet
  • Strong training in jazz dance styles
  • Choreography creation
  • Award winning public speaker competing in college forensics
  • Exemplary communication skills
  • Competition Preparation

Social Media

  • Instagram: @michellestandmoves

Master Classes and Workshops

Michael Rooney; Premier Dance Arts of Los Alamitos Adult Summer Intensive 2024  with instruction by Renee and John Kim of Harlem Ballet, Chi Sano of Backhaus Dance, Samantha Bell Manjares Former Principal Dancer with Oakland Ballet, Hector Guerrero UCLA & AMDA faculty member, and Tigran Sargsyan Former Principal Dancer with Los Angeles Ballet; Tong Wang; Brian Friedman; Derrick Schrader, Align Ballet Method

Affiliations

  • Vocal Training
  • Acting
  • Accomplished equestrian
  • Former competitive gymnast

Timeline

Dancer

Stellar Dance Adult Team
2024 - Current

Dance Instructor

Crittenton Services for Families and Children
2015 - 2017

J.D. - Law

Chapman University School of Law

Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies

Northern Arizona University

Associate of Arts - Dance

Glendale Community College

Stagedoor Dance Center
Michelle Standfield