Nola Gibson
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic Contemporary Dancer and dedicated educator with a proven track record at Lineage Dance Company and other prestigious dance companies. Excels in contemporary dance technique and fostering emotional connections, enhancing performance versatility, and nurturing talent across various age groups. Demonstrates exceptional choreography memorization and teaching experience, significantly contributing to the cultural appreciation of modern dance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Company Dancer
Hilary Thomas's Lineage Dance Theater
Pasadena
01.2024 - Current
- Contemporary Dancer- Ensemble
Company Dancer
Benita Bike's DanceArt
Pasadena, CA
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Performed in diverse venues to promote cultural appreciation of modern dance.
Company Dancer
Celeste Lanuza
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Modern Dancer- various live and filmed projects
Ballet and Contemporary/Release Instructort
Pacifico Dance Company
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Educated students using customized teaching methods and hands-on curriculum.
- Assessed student progress through observation and feedback during class sessions.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by providing positive reinforcement to students.
- Enhanced students' confidence and progress by promoting diligence and determination with difficult tasks.
Youth Ballet Instructor- Outreach Program
Westside School of Ballet
Santa Monica
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted group and private lessons, adapting teaching methods to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
- Prepared and delivered carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions while building ballet knowledge.
- Attended professional development workshops and conferences to stay current with dance education trends and techniques.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Scheduled private lessons for advanced level dancers who need more individual attention.
Ballet and Pointe Instructor- High School Students
The Dance Center
Orange
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Intermediate Ballet and Pointe
- Instructed students in proper technique, form, and posture during classes.
- Maintained effective working relationships with staff members, students and parents.
- Conducted warm-up exercises designed to help develop coordination and balance.
- Encouraged creativity among students while emphasizing proper ballet techniques.
Education
BFA - Dance Performance, Political Science
University of California, Irvine
06.2021
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
06.2021
Skills
- Cross-training
- Emotional connection
- Choreography memorization
- Stage presence
- Rehearsal etiquette
- Character development
- Ensemble work
- Performance versatility
- Contemporary dance technique
- Improvisational skills
- Teaching experience
Awards
- Spotlight Awards, Semi-Finalist in non-classical dance, 2017
- Sylvia Reines Scholarship, 2019
- Donald Mckayle Scholarship, Donald Mckayle Fellow, 2020
- Beth Koehler Scholarship, 2021
Dance Training
- Ballet: City Ballet of Los Angeles- Robyn Gardenhire, LACHSA- Fiona Lummis, UC Irvine- Tong Wang
- Modern: City Ballet of Los Angeles- Yuka Fukuda, LACHSA- Don Martin, UC Irvine- Charlotte Griffin, Katarzyna Skarpetowska, Chad Michael Hall
Affiliations
- NACHMO- National Choreographers Month- works with Alessia Zanobini and Taitu Livingston Feb 2025
- BBMoves (Bernard Brown) + LA Commons- Cultivate Technologies Jan 2025
- We Grasp At Straws- multidisciplinary, stop motion, visual art project under Charlotte Griffin and Katherine Behart August 2024
Certification
- 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher
- 85 hour Prenatal Yoga Certification- in progress
- DONA International Certified Birth Doula
- CPR + AED Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Company Dancer
Hilary Thomas's Lineage Dance Theater
01.2024 - Current
Company Dancer
Celeste Lanuza
01.2022 - Current
Ballet and Contemporary/Release Instructort
Pacifico Dance Company
01.2022 - Current
Company Dancer
Benita Bike's DanceArt
01.2021 - 06.2024
Youth Ballet Instructor- Outreach Program
Westside School of Ballet
01.2021 - Current
Ballet and Pointe Instructor- High School Students
The Dance Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
BFA - Dance Performance, Political Science
University of California, Irvine
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
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