High School Assistant

TRACI LYNN DRESCHER

**** **. ******** **. *********, MD 21222

443-***-**** *************@*****.***

EDUCATION

****-**** ********** ** ********, Baltimore County

BA in Dance Performance 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

2007-2009 Community College of Baltimore County Essex

AFA in Fine and Performing Arts 7201 Rossville Blvd Rosedale, MD 21237

2003-2007 Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts

High School Diploma/Dance Magnet Program 8100 Wise Ave Baltimore, MD 21222

CAREER GOAL

I am seeking a position as a dance instructor that will utilize my skills, experience and passion for dance and also offer an opportunity for growth.

SKILL SET

Outstanding time management

Excellent verbal and written communication

Professionally trained in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and hip-hop

Enthusiastic, energetic and outgoing

Works well with all age groups

DANCE TRAINING

Taylor- Elizabeth Leblanc

Cunningham- Doug Hamby

Horton- Amanda Fair

Graham- Jonathon Dalen

Cecchetti- Claire Sweet

EXPERIENCE AS A DANCER

2011-American College Dance Festival "The Opposite of Killing"

2010-Present Baltimore Dance Project Company

2010 Rooted Dance Company Baltimore, MD

2010 UMBC Senior Dance Concert

2008 American College Dance Festival "A few Concerns" & "Who Will Roll Away the Stone?"

2008-2009 World Dance Festival

2007-2009 CCBC Dance Company

And many more…

EXPERIENCE AS A CHOREOGRAPHER

2011 University of Maryland, Baltimore County

“20 Inches” A duet that explored the dancers height difference.

2010 University of Maryland, Baltimore County

"What Remains” A group piece that explored the concept of beauty from pain.

2010 University of Maryland, Baltimore County

"Different Paths” A group piece that explored the affects of divorced families.

2009 Community College of Baltimore County

"Dear Mom” A solo about the contemplation of suicide in teenagers.

2009 Community College of Baltimore County

"One Choice” A group piece that explored the affects of peer pressure in society.

2008 Community College of Baltimore County

"All Eyes on Me” A duet that explored the combination of props and partnering.

And many more…

EXPERIENCE AS A TEACHER

2012-Present Dance Teacher- Bear Creek Dance Club

ages 4-Adult-ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop

2011- Senior Project at UMBC

College level students-modern

2009-2010 Dance Tutor- Garrison Forest Boarding School

age 16-ballet

2006-2007 Dance Instructor- True Motion School of Dance

ages 3-5-ballet, tap, jazz

2003-2006 Assistant Dance Instructor- True Motion School of Dance

ages 6-8-ballet, tap, jazz

SELECTED AWARDS

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Outstanding Senior in Dance Performance

Academic Achievement Scholarship

Fine Arts Scholarship

Member of Dance Council of Majors

Community College of Baltimore County Essex

Larry White Memorial Dance Scholarship

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts

Dance Department Award for Outstanding Effort and Achievement

True Motion School of Dance Scholarship

OTHER EXPERIENCE/ ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Community College of Baltimore County Essex

Lead role in college produced dance film "Cinderella"

Performed as Francisca in West Side Story

Member of Chamber Singers

Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts

Captain of Cheerleading Squad

Performed as a player in Pippin

Rebounders/Freestate Gymnastics

REFERENCES

Doug Hamby Dance Professor at UMBC 301-***-****

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Claire Sweet Dance Teacher at Patapsco High 410-***-**** ******@****.***

COMMUNITY SERVICE

D.A.R.E DANCER- Collaborated with Clancy Works Dance Company performing at middle and high schools to promote drug abuse resistance education.

Audition Assistant- Helped out with Dance Magnet auditions at Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts

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