SELAH J PIETT
Newark,NJ
Summary
Creative professional with a passion for the arts community dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation. Engages diverse teams to inspire and elevate artistic expression through impactful projects. Committed to driving transformative experiences that enhance community engagement in the arts.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Ailey Teaching Artist
Alvin Ailey
New York, NY
06.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum for diverse student groups.
- Facilitated interactive workshops to enhance creativity and artistic expression.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate arts into academic programs.
Nimbus Dance Office Assistant
Nimbus Dance Works
Summit, NJ
01.2026 - Current
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and organization.
Dance Instructor
Lachaney's Dance
Maplewood, NJ
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans incorporating multiple dance styles and techniques.
- Designed and implemented diverse dance curricula tailored to various skill levels.
- Facilitated performance rehearsals, enhancing students' stage presence and confidence.
- Mentored young professional development and teaching effectiveness.
Education
BFA - Dance Major
Montclair State Universty
Montclair01.2024
Theater
Camille A Brown Arts Program
New York, NY08.2026
Dance
Mid Atlantic Arts Fellow
02.2025
Theater
Concrete Immersive
06.2024
ZDT Dance Company
Santa Fe, NM07.2023
Dance
The Ailey School
New York, NY01.2020
Dance
Arts High
Newark, NJ06.2020
Dance
Summer Programs
01.2019
Dance
Summer Programs
01.2018
Skills
- Teaching
- Lesson Planning
- Stage Management
- Student Engagement
- Google & Microsoft Excel
- Curriculum development
- Arts Promotion
- Administrative Support
- Performance Documentation
- Event Coordination
Certification
2025 Modarts Collective Thread Residency, 2025 NJ State Arts Council ,Individual Artist Fellow, Kika Stretch Studio Certified Stretch Coach, 2019 Alvin Ailey Scholarship Recipient,, 2018 NAACP ACTSO NJ, Bronze Medalist, Modern Dance
CHOREOGRAPHY / TEACHING
- Summer 2026 Ailey Teaching Artist " Ballet" Choreography "Last Time"
- 2026 " Rise From Rudimentary" All City Dance Festival
- 2026 " The Sun" Union arts Center " The Legacy Continues Dr Celebration"
- Instructor at Lachaney’s Dance and Music Academy
- Substitute / TA Intro to Modern Dance Montclair State Dance Department
- 2024 “Ceaseless Dismay”Music by Herb Alpert & Bobby Hutcherson
- 2024 “Secondary” in collaboration with Steven Camacho & Mckenzie Brewer
- 2023 “Simulacrum Shakti” Music by Charles Mingus & Blood Orange
- 2020 Summer Ailey Camp Newark Arts in Education Group Facilitator
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
- “What is Happening” at Center for Performance Research
- AileyAlumni Celebration Choreographed by Shani "Virgo" Alicea, NJPAC
- “Montclair State University Dance Repertory Company” performed works by Bradley Shelver, Maxine Steinman, Christian Von Howard, Yusha Sorzano, Doug Varone & Kyle Abraham
- “Monger” Choreography by Barak Marshall NDI Dance Barnes Riley Theater
- “A Seat With A View”Choreography by Francisco Gella NDI Dance Barnes Riley Theater
- “BLACK & BLUISH Dance Film Project” Choreography by Mitzi Adams
- “Primal” Choreography by Christian von Howard Ailey CitiGroup Theater
- New Jersey Moves Festival, NIMBUS Dance : “Memo”
- “Wild & Free” Choreography by Earl Mosley John Cranford Adams Playhouse
- “Model Number” Choreography by Andrew Harper Stevens Center Winston Salem
- “Chaos” Choreography by Christopher Huggins Newark Arts Auditorium
- “The Last Bird” Choreography by Gabrielle Lamb Symphony Space
- Savion Glover’s Production: “A Coltrane Story ...Or Something Along Those Lines”, NJPAC
Timeline
Nimbus Dance Office Assistant
Nimbus Dance Works
01.2026 - Current
Dance Instructor
Lachaney's Dance
08.2024 - Current
Ailey Teaching Artist
Alvin Ailey
06.2020 - Current
BFA - Dance Major
Montclair State Universty
Theater
Camille A Brown Arts Program
Dance
Mid Atlantic Arts Fellow
Theater
Concrete Immersive
ZDT Dance Company
Dance
The Ailey School
Dance
Arts High
Dance
Summer Programs
Dance
Summer Programs