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Molly Beth Blanchard

Lancaster

Summary

Passionate Dance Instructor with a strong foundation in musical theatre and choreography. Committed to fostering a positive and safe learning environment while pushing students to meet their goals. Skilled at creating plans that ensure individual's success and nurturing artistic growth.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance and Musical Theatre Instructor

Center Stage Performing Arts
Gonzales, LA
12.2024 - 01.2026
  • Classes taught:

- Musical Theatre 1 (8-10)

- Musical Theatre 3 (10-13)

- Senior Musical Theatre (15-18)

- Senior Tap (15-18)

- Vocal Solos (10-18)

  • Prepared all classes for competitions and performances.
  • Developed engaging lessons and combinations to enhance students' understanding of theatrical concepts and dance techniques.
  • Facilitated rehearsals, providing constructive feedback to improve performance skills while maintaining a positive rehearsal space.
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and needs of students.
  • Developed personal relationships with students, often guiding those who sought to pursue a career in Musical Theatre on "next steps".

Choreographer

Musical Theatre
  • Collaborated with directors and musical teams to create dance sequences with thematic elements that enhance the story being told.
  • Ohio Northern University (It Shoulda Been You)
  • Theatre Baton Rouge (A Christmas Carol)
  • Clinton Area Showboat Theatre (Murder for Two)

Actor

Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre
New Orleans, LA
2022 - 2025
  • Into the Woods (Rapunzel)
  • Carousel (Dance Ensemble)

Actor

Clinton Area Showboat Theatre
Clinton, IA
2023 - 2023
  • Young Frankenstein (Ensemble, Dance Captain)
  • Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella ( Gabrielle, Dance Captain)
  • The Spongebob Musical (Karen)

Theatre Camp Director

Theatre Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
2024 - 2024
  • Taught campers, ages 6-12, the basics of musical theatre. Skills include but are not limited to: choreography, lyrics to songs, how to memorize lines, stage directions, audience etiquette, backstage etiquette, theatre tech basics (sets, props), and putting a show together in two weeks.
  • Oversaw daily camp operations, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with staff to create a positive and inclusive camp environment. Delegated a "team" of campers to each counselor to ensure proficient use of time.
  • Managed scheduling of activities, optimizing resource allocation and participation rates.
  • Facilitated communication between parents and camp staff to address concerns promptly. Implemented individual behavior plans with parents when situations escalated.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre

Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH
01-2024

Skills

  • Trained in : Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Musical Theatre, Acting, and Vocal Technique
  • Choreography
  • Ensemble Building
  • Voice coaching
  • Audition preparation
  • Monologue coaching

Timeline

Dance and Musical Theatre Instructor

Center Stage Performing Arts
12.2024 - 01.2026

Choreographer

Musical Theatre

Actor

Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre
2022 - 2025

Actor

Clinton Area Showboat Theatre
2023 - 2023

Theatre Camp Director

Theatre Baton Rouge
2024 - 2024

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre

Ohio Northern University
Molly Beth Blanchard