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Xenia Henderson

Riverside,CA

Summary

Highly motivated Dancer with 5 years of expertise in delivering beautiful stage performances. Talented in consistently delivering each performance with precision due to daily practice, physical capabilities and dynamic coordination. Gifted professional with special focus in hip hop dance and proven ability to enhance skill set and develop new moves and techniques. Confident and driven dancer with exceptional flexibility and endurance. Superior skills in hip hop, lyrical and jazz dance genres.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Tropicaleiza Drum & Dance Company

Julie Simon - Salt Studios
Riverside
01.2025 - Current
  • Trained, exercised and attended dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical stamina and physical fitness.
  • Collaborated with choreographers to develop and refine routines, ensuring alignment with artistic vision.
  • Learned choreography quickly and adapted to changes in choreography seamlessly by maintaining physical and mental flexibility.
  • Participated in promotional activities, including photo shoots and public appearances, to market dance productions.
  • Participated in post-performance discussions with audiences, offering insights into the creative process and artistic choices.
  • Contributed to a positive and supportive team environment, fostering collaboration among cast and crew.
  • Coordinated dancing with partners or ensembles.
  • Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in choreography or production plans, maintaining professionalism under pressure.
  • Organized and rehearsed with other musicians to coordinate live performances.
  • Researched genres and well-known performers to create inspiring, memorable performances.
  • Operated a variety of percussion instruments alongside drums during shows.

Praise Dance Leader

Wind Of The Spirit Worship Center
Riverside
08.2024 - Current
  • Led and motivated team to foster a positive, encouraging environment.
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills to effectively instruct dancers.
  • Created and adapted dance routines for various skill levels and performance styles.
  • Trained and mentored dancers, providing constructive feedback to enhance their skills.
  • Organized rehearsals and managed schedules for smooth performance execution.
  • Built rapport with team members, promoting a collaborative atmosphere.
  • Engaged audiences through stage presence during live performances.
  • Developed new dance routines, incorporating diverse styles and movements.

Salt Community Dance Company

Julie Simon - Salt Studios
Riverside , CA
01.2024 - 11.2025
  • Built and cultivated lasting professional relationships with other dancers, choreographers and performers by attending social events and maintaining communication.
  • Engaged in injury prevention practices, including proper warm-up routines and use of protective equipment as needed.
  • Studied, practiced and rehearsed dances required in roles.
  • Communicated effectively with other dancers to ensure smooth transitions between moves.
  • Learned choreography quickly and adapted to changes in choreography seamlessly by maintaining physical and mental flexibility.
  • Maintained physical fitness through regular exercise and stretching techniques.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development, attending workshops and seminars to stay current with dance trends and techniques.
  • Participated in daily rehearsals, focusing on technique, expression, and synchronization with the ensemble.
  • Studied various forms of dance such as jazz, tap and hip hop to enhance skill set.
  • Performed in various dance productions, showcasing diverse styles including ballet, modern, jazz, and hip-hop.

Choreographer

Norte Vista High School
Riverside, CA
11.2023 - 03.2025
  • Monitored progress during rehearsals by providing feedback on individual performances.
  • Organized and rehearsed dancers to ensure that performances were of the highest quality.
  • Facilitated repeated instruction to help dancers memorize routine.
  • Worked closely with lighting technicians to ensure that every scene was properly illuminated.
  • Prepared choreography for individual and group performances.
  • Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
  • Demonstrated various dance routines, watched and evaluated dancers and tweaked steps to produce outstanding shows.
  • Choreographed step and moves sequences for dancers.
  • Fostered safe, inclusive environment for dancers to build skills and express creativity.
  • Mentored young dancers on proper technique in order to improve their skills.
  • Taught students techniques for different leaps and turns, as well as proper posture and rhythm sensitivity.
  • Oversaw flexibility and strength conditioning for performers.

Choreographer's Assistant

CAPHERD Dance Convention
Palm Springs, CA
05.2019 - 05.2019
  • Instructed students on proper stretching and warm-up exercises before class initiation.
  • Facilitated rehearsals to aid dancers in memorizing choreography routines.
  • Contributed to choreography development for future classes.
  • Demonstrated movements to enhance student understanding of choreography.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Norte Vista High School
Riverside, CA
05-2020

Skills

  • Choreography creation
  • Relationship building
  • Rehearsals and daily practice
  • Performance preparation
  • Dance development
  • Exemplary communication skills

Timeline

Tropicaleiza Drum & Dance Company

Julie Simon - Salt Studios
01.2025 - Current

Praise Dance Leader

Wind Of The Spirit Worship Center
08.2024 - Current

Salt Community Dance Company

Julie Simon - Salt Studios
01.2024 - 11.2025

Choreographer

Norte Vista High School
11.2023 - 03.2025

Choreographer's Assistant

CAPHERD Dance Convention
05.2019 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University

High School Diploma -

Norte Vista High School

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