Morgan Vandemark

Background includes dance performance, competition, dance education, choreography, and classroom instruction. Passionate about using knowledge and platform to inspire, and instill a love of dance in children.

• National Dance Honors Society
• Nazareth University Dance Scholarship (2020-2024)
• Solo Scholarship (2016)
• Multiple competition and convention scholarships
• Student of the Month (2015 & 2020)

Nazareth University Dance Team

September 2020-May 2024

• Member of the Nazareth University Dance Team for four years. Danced at men’s and women’s basketball games and performed during full timeouts and halftime performances. Participated in regional competitions in Massachusetts and Long Island as well as Nationals in Orlando, Florida. The team performs many styles including Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Pom.

The Movement Box Dance Studio

September 2005-June 2020

• Took classes 15 hours a week in many styles including Jazz, Hip-Hop, Modern, Contemporary, Tap, Musical Theatre, and Ballet.
• Competed in many regional competitions around the Syracuse area.
• Participated in masterclass and conventions with numerous professional dancers and choreographers (Mia Michaels, Blake Mcgrath, Travis Wall, etc).
• Danced at many special events including Syracuse Crunch hockey games, nursing homes, hospitals, and museums.

West Genesee Highschool Dance Ensemble

September 2016-June 2020

• Performed at dance concerts.
• Co-captain in 2020 - choreographed pep rally dance to be performed for the school.

Dance Educator

November 2023

• Co-taught a class at Calkins Road Middle School in Rochester, NY. Created a lesson plan and used it to teach middle school students a dance lesson on time and pulse.

Dance Choreographer

August 2021-Present

• Choreographed multiple dances in Contemporary/Modern style of dance to be put in showcases at Nazareth University. Choreographed dances in Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tap, and Jazz for Nazareth University Dance Team showcases.