Assistant Director/Choreographer

K A T I S H A " B L A Z E " A D A M S

Passionate and driven choreographer with 20+ years of experience creating and directing performances across multiple genres. Has shown a proven track record of developing dynamic productions, overseeing rehearsals, assessing dancer proficiency, and instructing students in diverse dance styles. Recognized as a recipient of the Excellence in Arts Award and the Lester Horton award which recognizes top choreographers and their works. Certified Personal Trainer with extensive background in fitness and recreation focusing on youth and adult programs. Los Angeles, CA *********@*****.*** 714-***-**** linkedin.com/in/katisha-adams facebook.com/katisha.adams instagram.com/katishablaze EXPERIENCE

Assistant Director/Choreographer, Torrance Theater Company Torrance, CA • 2024

Assisted director in all concepts and the creative development of shows. Created, taught, and staged choreography for cast in its entirety including actors and singers. Collaborated with production team on wardrobe, lighting, and set design. Choreographer, ADBA Dance Studio

Placentia,CA • September 2018 — August 2024

Trained dancers of all levels and prepped choreography for full season of competition through weekly rehearsal schedule.

Overseer of full production of dance teams through creation of music sets, costuming, and props. Choreographer/ Associate Director, Walt Disney Co. Anaheim, CA/ Shanghai China • January 2013 — January 2020 Created choreography, movement and staging for various shows for live entertainment. Maintained the show calendar for live productions. Assisted show director to oversee concepts and creative development of shows, events, projects, auditions and rehearsal process.

Worked closely with production teams for the development of new entertainment products. Maintained current library of scripts, blocking books, rehearsal footage, and music scores. Fitness Trainer and Coach, Transformation Camp

Cypress, CA • November 2020 — Present

Trained and set up HITT and Tabata workouts, demos, aid clients for form and technique. Operated 10-12 stations overseeing 30-50 clients.

Fitness and Nutrition Coach, UFC Gym

Torrance, CA/ Rosemead, CA • May 2018 — March 2020 Developed and trained clients in large and small group settings including personal training and nutritional goals.

Taught DUT (Daily Ultimate Training), Cardio Kickboxing, and boxing. SKILLS

Staging

Set Design

Artist Development

Collaboration

Show Maintenance

AWARDS

Outstanding

Choreographer

Awards, City of

Los Angeles, 2015

Excellence in Arts,

City of Torrance,

2011

Lester Horton

Award, Best

Choreography,

2006

Palm Springs

Choreographers

Festival, Best

Choreography,

2005

CERIFICATIONS

NASM

UFC

TRX

Zumba, Zumba Gold,

Aqua Zumba

Xtreme Hip Hop

Adjunct Faculty (Artistic Director/ Dance Instructor), El Camino College Torrance, CA •

Worked alongside production teams to create and produce each semesters' dance theme, choreography, and staging.

Instructor for commercial dance course overseeing approximately 50 students. Hands-on training for music videos, industrials, live stage, film and television. Adjunct Faculty (Dance Instructor), College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA •

Instructor for Jazz 101 and 102 courses, Hip Hop Technique, and Commercial dance PRODUCTIONS AND EVENTS

Mad T Party, Disney

Disney Junior Dance Party, Disney

2023 - 2024 National Championship, Hip Hop

Christina Aguliera/ Destiny's Child Tour Choreographer Michael & Kelly Show, ABC Disney, Choreographer

D23 Lion King Anniversary, Choreographer

The Little Mermaid, Assistant Director & Choreographer Hayfever The Musical, Assistant Director & Choreographer Bring It Lifetime Television Series, Director & Choreographer Hype Dance Studio, Owner

KPA Fusion Dance Repertoire, Founder

Chocolate Nutcracker, Artistic Director & Choreographer Shanghai Disney, Show Choreographer

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