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Rylee Mallicoat

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Rylee Mallicoat is a dance artist, teacher, choreographer, and student in Middle Tennessee State University’s dance program. Her hometown is Mt. Juliet, TN, and she is currently living in Murfreesboro, TN, as she completes her Bachelor of Science in Dance with a focus on Pedagogy in Practice, a minor in Theater, and a minor in Health & Human Performance. She trained at Diamond Academy of Dance for twelve years, where she performed many competition and recital dances, taught numerous classes for ages two through eighteen, substituted classes, and choreographed many recital dances. Rylee currently performs and choreographs for the shows at Middle Tennessee State University's Dance Program and Theater Program. She also aspires to teach, choreograph, and coach outside of her university. After college, she plans to audition for Disney and perform in the parks. Rylee is a talented artist, both through her performances and choreography. She hopes to share her love of dance with those she teaches and works with.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance Team Member

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • Performed at various events, such as competitions, sidelines at football games, basketball games, halftime shows, youth football events, college convocations, and pep rallies/spirit walks.
  • Participated in UDA camps and UDA Nationals.
  • Adhered to strict rehearsal schedules set by the coach, attended rehearsals, and practiced choreography to prepare for performances.
  • Interacted with fans of all ages before, during, and after games, as well as at special fan events.
  • Maintained peak physical condition through physical training, including strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular exercises.
  • Maintained a professional appearance through self-applied cosmetics: hair and makeup, and keeping costumes appearance-ready.

Dance Company Member

Diamond Academy of Dance
Mount Juliet, TN
08.2011 - 07.2023
  • Attended rehearsals and practiced choreography to prepare for performances.
  • Maintained proper technique and form while performing pre-professional routines.
  • Performed at various events, such as competitions, recitals, and shows.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills by helping younger members learn the steps of a routine.
  • Adhered to strict rehearsal schedules set by the coach.
  • Learned choreography quickly from the instruction given by coaches or teammates.
  • Motivated other dancers when morale was low during long rehearsals.

Dance Teacher

Diamond Academy of Dance
Mt. Juliet, TN
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Instructed students in proper technique, terminology, and performance of various dance styles such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and modern.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans for dance classes.
  • Created an environment conducive to learning by providing positive reinforcement to students.
  • Assessed student progress through observation and feedback during class sessions.
  • Motivated students to practice regularly and strive for improvement.

Dance Teacher's Assistant

Diamond Academy of Dance
Mount Juliet, TN
09.2019 - 06.2023
  • Assisted in setting up and organizing dance classes to ensure a safe learning environment.
  • Helped teach students proper stretching and warm-up exercises before beginning class.
  • Stepped into leading classes in the tteacher's absence.
  • Assisted in creating choreography for upcoming performances.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dance: Pedagogy in Practice

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Green Hill High School
Mount Juliet, TN
05.2023

Skills

  • Choreography Creation
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Technical Training
  • Student Assessment
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Competition Experience
  • Audio design, Music Cutting
  • Ballet, Pointe
  • Tap, Jazz
  • Broadway, Musical Theater
  • Modern, Improvisation
  • Lyrical, Contemporary
  • Breakdancing, Hip-Hop
  • Pom, College Dance, Game Day
  • Partnering, Prop Work

Choreography

  • Middle Tennessee State University- “My Body Is A Cage” for Student Dance Gala 2025 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx8X5Fi3QRw
  • Middle Tennessee State University- “The Light” for Choreography I Class https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W-2_Y-Je9yw
  • Diamond Academy of Dance- "How Far I'll Go" for Diamond's Recital 2023
  • Diamond Academy of Dance- "Fire Under My Feet" for Diamond's Recital 2023 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VZXYbJ9MosI&list=PLGJCZBen7P79ma1dSho1ZXVkAorGN2tNH&index=1&pp=gAQBiAQB
  • Diamond Academy of Dance- "U Know!" for Diamond's Recital 2023 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aeF7STS3PnM&list=PLGJCZBen7P79ma1dSho1ZXVkAorGN2tNH&index=2&pp=gAQBiAQB
  • Diamond Academy of Dance- "Rainbow" for Diamond's Recital 2023 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yRN9lfYEGWE&list=PLGJCZBen7P79ma1dSho1ZXVkAorGN2tNH&index=3&pp=gAQBiAQB
  • Green Hill High School- “Total Eclipse” for Green Hill Dance Program’s “Dancing Into Space” 2024 https://youtu.be/c-clcAA_QL4
  • Green Hill High School- "Quartet at the Ballet" Choreography for Hawks Theater's Production of "Anastasia" 2023
  • Green Hill High School- Five dance pieces for Green Hill Dance Program's Showcase "Dancing through the Movies" 2021
  • Green Hill High School- Six dance pieces for Green Hill Dance Program's Showcase "On the Road Again" 2022
  • Green Hill High School- Eight dance pieces for Green Hill Dance Program's Showcase "America the Beautiful" 2023
  • Mt. Juliet Middle School- "Carol of the Bells" Choreography for Drama Bears' Production of "Happy MJ Holiday" 2022 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XLx38DyAi0c

Performances

  • “Behind Closed Doors” MTSU Dance Program Spring Dance Concert 2025 (Choreographer: Kimberly Holt)(Group)
  • “Heat Wave” MTSU Dance Program Student Gala 2025 (Choreographer: Katey Mitchell)(Group)
  • “Acceleration” MTSU Arts Performance 2025 (Choreographers: Jade Treadwell & Kimberly Holt)(Group)
  • “The Train” MTSU Dance Program Fall Dance Concert 2024 (Choreographer: Herman Ramos)(Group)
  • “a soft place to land” MTSU Dance Program Fall Dance Concert 2024 (Choreographer: Emma C.W. Loy)(Group)
  • “[Don’t] Tell Me More” MTSU Dance Program Fall Dance Concert 2024 (Choreographer: Alexandra Winer)(Group)
  • “Mettle” MTSU Dance Program Spring Dance Concert 2024 (Choreographer: Jade Treadwell) (Group)
  • “What Lies Between” MTSU Dance Program Spring Dance Concert 2024 (Choreographer: Becca Hoback) (Group)
  • "Limelight" MTSU Dance Program Student Gala 2024 (Choreographers: Bryleigh Willett & Delaney Arenz) (Group)
  • "Duality" MTSU Dance Program Student Gala 2024 (Tori Bascou) (Group)
  • "Money" Diamond Academy of Dance 2023 (Choreographers: Taylor Corlew & Jessica Bockman)(Group) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7De0wvKtGDU
  • "Anything" Diamond Academy of Dance 2023 (Choreographers: Taylor Corlew & Jessica Bockman) (Group) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHOTPdSwlOg
  • "Just The Same" Diamond Academy of Dance 2023 (Choreographer: Savannah Campbell) (Group) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDaF4zwy5dU
  • "Cell Block Tango" Diamond Academy of Dance 2022 (Choreographer: Taylor Corlew) (Group) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX1gRN-T4kQ
  • "Diamond Unit” Diamond Academy of Dance 2022 (Choreographer: Justin Jenkins)(Group) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taL7JxyMsDo
  • "I'm Out" Diamond Academy of Dance 2022 (Choreographer: Justin Jenkins)(Group) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7Lb_zMbscI
  • "I See You" Diamond Academy of Dance 2023 (Choreographer: Savannah Campbell)((Duo) https://youtu.be/Z6pJCsq5Wow
  • “The Light” MTSU Choreography I Class 2024 (Self Choreographed)(Solo)
  • "Funny" Diamond Academy. of Dance 2023 (Choreographer: Savannah Campbell)(Solo) https://youtu.be/nnd_VFwKVl8
  • "Candyman" Diamond Academy of Dance 2022 (Choreographer: Jess Adam’s)(Solo) https://youtu.be/vMOXalLWC0k
  • "I Was Here" Diamond Academy of Dance 2021 (Choreographer: Payton Hartnett)(Solo) https://youtu.be/GjZJ8EBCuZs
  • "Star Spangled" Green Hill Dance Program 2023 (Self Choreographed)(Solo)
  • "You Will Be Found" Green Hill Dance Program 2022 (Self Choreographed)(Solo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YeUf4qMqJY

Timeline

Dance Team Member

Middle Tennessee State University
05.2023 - 04.2024

Dance Teacher

Diamond Academy of Dance
08.2022 - 06.2023

Dance Teacher's Assistant

Diamond Academy of Dance
09.2019 - 06.2023

Dance Company Member

Diamond Academy of Dance
08.2011 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Dance: Pedagogy in Practice

Middle Tennessee State University

High School Diploma -

Green Hill High School
Rylee Mallicoat