Tuesdae Benson
Laurel,MD
Summary
Dedicated performer with innate sense of rhythm and penchant for movement. Skilled in different dance techniques and styles with understanding of dance notation or choreography. Flexible and coordinated with good sense of timing and musicality. Disciplined with relentless work ethic.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Trainee
Millennium Dance Complex
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Trained with top choreographers
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Progressed quickly by mastering challenging choreography and routines.
- Booked gigs through training in class
Professional Hip-Hop Dancer
BLOC Talent Agency
05.2012 - 05.2018
- Background dancer for music artists such as Janelle Monae, Fergie, Jennifer Hudson, Chris Brown & more
- Performed at BET Awards
- Performed at the Grammys
- Dancer in multiple music videos
Dance Captain
Culture Shock Los Angeles
06.2010 - 06.2013
- Helped members with techniques and choreography.
- Provided constructive criticism to assist team with improving performance.
- Learned new choreography and staging quickly in order to coach team on routines.
- Scheduled practices, notified team members and monitored participation.
- Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers, and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
Dance Team Captain
Roman C. Cortinez Visual & Performing Arts
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Maintained a professional attitude and work ethic during long rehearsals and performances.
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Progressed quickly by mastering challenging choreography and routines.
- Performed in multiple roles by attending daily rehearsals to perfect execution of dance movements.
- Choreographed winning Hip-Hop competition routine
Dancer
Debbie Allen Dance Academy
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Progressed quickly by mastering challenging choreography and routines.
- Trained in all dance styles from master choreographers
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated grace and athleticism in various classical and modern routines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD12.2024
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts
Los Angeles, CA06.2012
Skills
- Production Schedule
- Critical Thinking
- Student Support
- Class Management
- Practice Management
- Professional Development
- Stage Performance
- Hip Hop
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Choreography Creation
Timeline
Dance Trainee
Millennium Dance Complex
01.2019 - 01.2021
Professional Hip-Hop Dancer
BLOC Talent Agency
05.2012 - 05.2018
Dance Team Captain
Roman C. Cortinez Visual & Performing Arts
08.2010 - 06.2012
Dancer
Debbie Allen Dance Academy
08.2010 - 06.2012
Dance Captain
Culture Shock Los Angeles
06.2010 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Maryland - University College
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Santa Monica College
High School Diploma -
Ramon C. Cortines School Of Visual And Performing Arts
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