LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS
Restructuring a Dance and Theatre Program
- Recruited to redesign and lead the Conservatory Dance Program, developing cohesive learning structures, curricula, and instructional approaches aligned with North Carolina state education standards across professional training and educational productions.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive, multi-age dance curriculum (ages 3–65) for Flat Rock Playhouse’s YouTheatre, supporting skill development, progression, and learner engagement across experience levels.
- Served as Director and Instructor for the Summer Theatre Apprentice Program, designing learning pathways, mentoring emerging performers, and facilitating intensive training for pre-professional and early-career artists.
Curriculum included out-of-the-box methods so that tricky concepts felt accessible and relatable. Explore some examples below!
Referencing everyday relatable objects like an "airplane" to introduce dance moves to non-dancers.
Using flashlights to check hip proper hip alignment
Pre-professionals practicing with props to learn spatial awareness and multi-tasking skills.
Learning through Edutainment
Directed "Rootabaga Stories" a whimsical theatre performance designed to introduce children to the classic works of famous writer, Carl Sandburg.
