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Rae Holtzman

Allentown,PA

Summary

Innovative and highly skilled choreographer with over 8 years of experience in creating and directing original dance works across diverse styles including contemporary, lyrical, jazz, jazz funk and street styles. Passionate about pushing artistic boundaries and fostering collaboration with dancers to produce engaging and memorable performances. Seeking opportunities to choreograph for [dance companies, theaters, music videos, film, etc.], focusing on projects that blend creativity, emotion, and technical excellence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Judge & Convention Teacher

Industry Dance Challenge
, NJ
10.2024 - Current
  • Provide constructive feedback to dancers and teachers on technique, performance quality, and stage presence.
  • Work alongside other top-tier industry professionals to assess choreography, artistry, and technical precision.
  • Help mentor emerging dancers by offering advice on performance strategies, career growth, and audition preparation.
  • Teach master classes and workshops at dance conventions, specializing in contemporary, hip-hop, and jazz funk.
  • Conduct audition-style classes to help students prepare for professional opportunities and competition performances.

Freelancer

Multiple
09.2023 - Current
  • Work closely with directors and choreographers to refine the creative vision for productions, adapting choreography to meet the evolving needs of the performance.
  • Serve as a point of contact for dancers, delivering personalized feedback from conventions, competitions, and performances, helping them improve their technique, stage presence, and artistic expression.
  • Coordinate with dancers to maintain a consistent rehearsal schedule, ensuring that all dancers are well-prepared, and performances meet high artistic and technical standards.
  • Lead rehearsals, providing clear direction and feedback on technique, choreography, and performance quality, while encouraging an environment of open communication and creative collaboration.
  • Manage logistical elements such as costume fitting, music selection, and stage blocking, working seamlessly with production teams to bring each project to life.
  • Collaborate with company directors on scheduling, ensuring that rehearsal timelines align with deadlines and other commitments.

Dance Choreographer

Infiniti Dance Company
Coplay, PA
11.2020 - Current
  • Conceptualize and choreograph original works for a multitude of dancers, blending specific styles or themes.
  • Direct rehearsals, providing feedback to dancers, and shaping their performance skills to meet artistic goals.
  • Manage rehearsals, schedules, and creative team logistics to ensure the timely delivery of performances.
  • Work with a range of dance styles, including jazz funk, jazz, street, contemporary, lyrical, etc., ensuring flexibility and adaptability to various performance platforms.

Professional NFL Cheerleader

Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia, PA
06.2019 - 05.2020
  • Performed as a cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles at home games, including high-energy halftime shows, promotional events, and public appearances.
  • Participated in routine choreography, perfecting precise, synchronized movements for large stadium audiences.
  • Represented the Philadelphia Eagles at public events, including charity functions, media appearances, and national broadcasts, upholding the team’s brand and professionalism.
  • I was able to be a guest on NFL podcasts, ESPN, American Idol, the British 'Moulin Rouge' documentary, and more.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Dance

(The) University Of Arts
Philadelphia
05-2021

Skills

  • Choreographic Styles Specialized: Contemporary, Street, Jazz Funk, Lyrical, Jazz
  • Teaching & Mentorship
  • Collaboration
  • Competition and Performance Evaluation
  • Project Management
  • Creative Process
  • Communication

Timeline

Judge & Convention Teacher

Industry Dance Challenge
10.2024 - Current

Freelancer

Multiple
09.2023 - Current

Dance Choreographer

Infiniti Dance Company
11.2020 - Current

Professional NFL Cheerleader

Philadelphia Eagles
06.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Dance

(The) University Of Arts

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