December, 2005
A position as an entertainer/speaker/reference.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS*
Affiliation with other local artists
Creativity in original choreography
Stage presence in personality, talent, and physical appearance
An artist first-integrity in art & presentation
EDUCATION* (Dance, Music, and Acting)
Dance Arena
Musik-und Kunstschule Budigen (fur Kinder und Jugendiche)
6470 Budigen Germany-(1989)-ballet
The Dancery-Lawton Oklahoma-ballet, tap, jazz, and gymnastics
The Lawton City Ballet Company- (apprentice dancer) ballet-Russian method
Under the direction of Margaret Gray
Under the direction of Bryan Davis-African dance
Flamenco y Mas-spanish classical and traditional dance
Under the direction of Carmen Rivas
Tacon Arte Flamenco Studios-flamenco dance
Under the direction of Raquel Tacon
Capoeira Brazilian Pelourinho –Capoeira and Samba dance
Under the direction of Mestre Lazaro Santos (2004-2005)
Geeta Raaj-Nritya India Dance Academy- Bharatanatyam, Classical, Folk Dances of India –
(Currently studying with)
Belly Dance Academy of Orlando
Under the Direction of ILHAM (2005)
Alliance Dance Institute-In progress, Washington D.C (09/2005-*)
Education: Academic*
Microbiology & Molecular Biology-University of Central Florida
B.S.
Graduation date: 08/2005
La Suerte Biological Station-Costa Rica & Nicaragua
Study of Medicinal Plants-Under direction of Larry Pederson,PhD
ORHS Research Institute-hydrocephalus
Flamenco Workshops*
Arcadio Carbanelle-Spanish dance (Orlando,FL.)
Bailes Ferrer-flamenco dance (Miami, FL.)
(Workshop given by numerous flamenco artists)
Gypsy Fire-flamenco dance and belly dance (Miami, FL)
Raquel Tacon-flamenco dance
Other classes & workshops-provided upon request.
Projects*
Editor & Creator of Palmas Juntas-informative newsletter
Cultural Non-Profit organization-In progress:
1st Flamenco Society of Central Florida
Alliance Dance Institute-Washington D.C. (09/2005-*)
Music Arena*
(Highlights)
Trained on flute and piccolo 11yrs-classical music
Performed annually in solo and ensemble school opportunities-superior ratings
Performer in the All Region Concert Band in Oklahoma-two consecutive years
New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra
Lawton City Community Band and Jazz Band
Studied privately under Karen Torbert-Lawton, OK.
*Extensive awards and music training-an extensive resume may be provided upon request
Acting and Modeling Arena*
Ashley Camille School of Acting and Modeling-Orlando, FL.
Work: Extra on set of Taina-Nickolodeon (2 episodes)
WORK EXPERIENCE*
Currently-Café Tu Tu Tango-(Entertainer-3 yrs)
Previously: Epcot (Spain pavilion-2002)
Miscellaneous Private Parties, Weddings, and restaurant buy-outs
Special appearances at the University of Central Florida
Special appearances at local Public and Private schools
Espana Spectaculo-January 2004-
Guest appearance at other flamenco shows in Tampa, Miami,New Orleans, San Diego
Sombras Flamencas Ensemble
Mahi Mahi Bistro
Luces Flamencas-Currently (dancer & flautist)
Appleton Museum-Cinco de Mayo
More past work experience-may be provided with exact dates upon request
Talents to offer: Dancer, Musician, and Choreographer
UPDATED: 08/27/2005
