Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
Activities
Professional Skills
Solid Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Musicality and Coordination
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Sophia Jenkins

Sophia Jenkins

Ypsilanti,MI

Summary

Highly motivated performer with extensive experience seeking opportunities to begin a career as a professional dance performer. Participation in numerous competitions and conventions. Proficient in teaching various styles, including modern, hip hop, jazz, and ballet, demonstrating a strong ability to engage and inspire students. Recognized for expressive artistry and acrobatic skills, particularly in Aerial Hoop. I am eager to apply my skills and pursue my passion for dance in a professional setting. I am committed to developing my technique, artistry, and stage presence and am excited to work and learn with experienced dance professionals. Versatile Demonstrator generates sales and educates customers on product benefits. Friendly and informative with exceptional interpersonal and multitasking talents. Committed to maintaining 100% sales goals from month to month.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Acrobatic Arts Demonstrator

01.2020 - Current
  • Genres: Tap, Jazz, Acro, Hip Hop

Assistant Teaching & Sub

01.2019 - Current

Performer

Christmas Broadway Spectacular
Canton, USA
01.2015 - Current
  • Casted multiple roles including dances in: lyrical, acrobat, tap, pointe, jazz
  • Directors: Tamara & Tim Smola & Erin Kearney

Participant

Complexions Academy
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: Contemporary Ballet (Week Summer intensive)
  • Master classes in contemporary ballet/nique and repertory with Dwight Rhoden, Clifford Thomas, Desmond Richardson, Kelly Marsh, Simon Plant, and Natiya Kezevadze
  • Contemporary Ballet (Week Summer intensive)
  • Director: Meg Paul

Performer

Stars at Sea
01.2019
  • Details of Royal Caribbean International provided.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor's of Fine Arts

Oakland University
Rochester Hills

Skills

  • Dance performance
  • Teaching proficiency
  • Expressive and artistic
  • Acrobatic Arts Trained (Aerial Hoop, Acro)
  • Strong background in modern, hip hop, jazz, and ballet

Accomplishments

  • KAR Dance Competition overall award
  • RADIX scholarship
  • ENCORE DCS - overall award
  • Beyond the Stars Regional Competition/Beyond the Stars Nationals – overall awards/national opening number
  • Headliners Dance Competition – overall award
  • CRU Dance Competition – overall award/national company invitations (multiple genres)

Activities

  • Acrobatic Arts level 5
  • Contemporary
  • Modern
  • Ballet (Cecchetti)
  • Tap
  • Jazz
  • Pointe
  • Aerial Hoop
  • Lyra Bands

Professional Skills

Flexibility & Stamina

  • Completed dance training in various styles including jazz, contemporary, hip hop and ballet.
  • Participated in college and studio showcases, and competitions earning top scores in several categories.
  • Partaken in biannual dance concerts, performing in pieces choreographed by faculty and guest artists.

Solid Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  • Collaborates with other dancers and choreographers to create original works for the stage.
  • Assistant Teaching/Teaching beginner-level dance classes, helping students to improve their technique and performance skills.

Musicality and Coordination

  • Taught dance classes to children ages six-fifteen in various styles including hip hop, ballet, and jazz.
  • Maintained a safe environment.
  • Create engaging lesson plans and activities.

Timeline

Acrobatic Arts Demonstrator

01.2020 - Current

Participant

Complexions Academy
01.2020 - 01.2021

Assistant Teaching & Sub

01.2019 - Current

Performer

Stars at Sea
01.2019

Performer

Christmas Broadway Spectacular
01.2015 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor's of Fine Arts

Oakland University
Sophia Jenkins