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MUSKAAN DHIMAN

MUSKAAN DHIMAN

Des Plaines,IL

Summary

Chicago-based dancer, choreographer, and performer with experience in hip-hop, freestyle, and team-based dance environments. Muskaan began dancing through the Maine East High School Orchesis Dance Team before continuing her training and leadership experience with HYPE Dance Company at Marquette University, where she later served as Co-Director. She has performed in basketball halftime shows, live showcases, school assemblies, and community events, while also choreographing multiple team and featured performance pieces. Most recently, Muskaan joined CODA (Chicago Onyx Dance Alliance), where she has trained in styles including popping, locking, and house choreography while performing at events such as World of Dance Chicago, Prelude East Coast, THE ONE Showcase, and Prelude Midwest.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Company Member

Chicago Onyx Dance Alliance (CODA)
Chicago, IL
01.2025 - Current
  • Selected through audition for both the 2025 and 2026 CODA seasons
  • Trained in popping, locking, and house choreography
  • Performed at World of Dance Chicago, Prelude East Coast, THE ONE Showcase, and Prelude Midwest
  • Recruited to perform in a featured exhibition piece for Prelude Midwest
  • Selected to compete in the Masterpiece Dance Competition

Independent Choreography & Performance Experience
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - Current
  • Choreographed the bridesmaids dance for a wedding performance (2023)
  • Co-choreographed the bridesmaids dance for a wedding performance (2025)
  • Performed a freestyle solo piece at the Chicago Kasam Community Fundraiser event
  • Attended workshops at PuzzleBox Dance Studio and Dovetail Studios

Co-Director / Company Member

HYPE Dance Company — Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Performed at Marquette University basketball halftime shows and campus showcases
  • Served as Co-Director during junior and senior year, helping lead auditions and showcase production
  • Choreographed multiple performance pieces beginning Fall 2018
  • Choreographed the Fall 2019 audition combination and participated as an audition judge
  • Collaborated with lighting and sound teams for live showcase production
  • Appeared in a choreography concept video for a fellow company member

Company Member

Maine East High School Orchesis Dance Team
Park Ridge, IL
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Performed at pep rallies, basketball games, assemblies, variety shows, and seasonal showcases
  • Performed a freestyle solo piece for a high school dance course
  • Choreographed and taught the senior class dance for the annual variety show
  • Choreographed the finale performance for the school-wide variety show
  • Choreographed and performed a duet piece at the senior end-of-year assembly
  • Recipient of Sophomore Dance Award, Junior Dance Award, and Dancer of the Year

Skills

  • Choreography
  • Freestyle
  • Hip Hop
  • House
  • Popping
  • Locking
  • Heels

Accomplishments

  • Outstanding Dancer of the Year
  • Outstanding Commitment to Orchesis

Timeline

Company Member

Chicago Onyx Dance Alliance (CODA)
01.2025 - Current

Independent Choreography & Performance Experience
01.2023 - Current

Co-Director / Company Member

HYPE Dance Company — Marquette University
01.2017 - 01.2021

Company Member

Maine East High School Orchesis Dance Team
01.2013 - 01.2017
MUSKAAN DHIMAN