PERFORMANCE
EMMETT TILL PROJECT - Little Rock, AR (2020)
In a film directed by Wayne Chapman, performed alongside fellow dancer, Ameria Jones, to a reading of Gwendolyn Brooks’ poem, “A Bronzeville Mother Loiters in Mississippi. Meanwhile, a Mississippi Mother Burns Bacon”
ANGEL WINGS - Little Rock, AR (2019)
Performed solo dance (as guest artist) alongside singing and poetry readings by LifeQuest program participants. Collaboration with Wayne Chapman, Director.
THE NUTCRACKER – BALLET ARKANSAS - Little Rock, Arkansas (2017, 2018)
Performed in the Party Scene (Act I) Frau Stahlbaum (2018) and as one of the Russian family parents (2017)
How to Approach the Bereaved - Little Rock, Arkansas (2012)
Performed solo to Bryan Borland’s reading of his poetry at his book launch for Less Fortunate Pirates – Arkansas Arts Center, November 13, 2012.
ARTSCAPE - Wichita, KS (2005)
Performed solo dance improvisation along with live music played by cellist Jakub Omsky.
ARTSCAPE - Wichita, KS (2004)
Performed a ballroom duet with Brad Victory and a trio from Pippin with Sabrina Vasquez and Denise Celestin.
Dickinson College - Carlisle, Pennsylvania (2002)
Performed solo, When the Recesses Take Hold, in the Fall Dance Concert.
Maryland Dance Ensemble - College Park, Maryland (1999 – 2002)
Performed in faculty, graduate, and guest artist works, including works by Doug Varone, Mark Haim, John Evans, Ed Tyler, Gesel Mason, Maurice Fraga, and Mim Rosen.
Changes and oneself - College Park, Maryland (2001)
Performed in my work, and the work of colleague Jennifer (Martinez) Dorsey, in shared evening of original works.
18th ANNUAL Choreographers’ Showcase - Washington, DC (2000, 2001)
Performed in work selected by jury for this showcase: in Ed Tyler's work in 2000, and self-choreographed trio in 2001.
Crave the Other - College Park, Maryland (2001)
Performed and presented work in mixed concert of emerging choreographers in the M.F.A. program at University of MD.
Baltimore Choreographers' Collaborative Concert - Towson, MD (2001, 2002)
Performed in work by Ken Skrzesz, and self-choreographed trio, Beyond Rahsaan in 2001.
Performed solo, When the Recesses Take Hold, in 2002.
WHITE OAK DANCE COMPANY - Washington, DC (2000)
Performed with Mikhail Baryshnikov in PASTForward, a performance highlighting the works of such Postmodern choreographers as SIMONE FORTI, DEBORAH HAY, STEVE PAXTON, and others from Judson Church.
Millennium Stage - Kennedy Center, Washington, DC (2000)
Performed in Ed Tyler's What Remains on the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage.
SURGE DANCE COMPANY - Baltimore, Maryland (1996 – 2000)
Founding company member. Performed in NYC, Lisbon, Portugal, and various venues in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. Choreographers included: Ken Skrzesz (Artistic Director), Jan Van Dyke, Amanda Thom-Woodson, Stephanie Powell, and Stephanie Thibeault, among others.
Baltimore Choreographers' Collaborative Concert - Towson, MD (2001, 2002)
Performed in work by Ken Skrzesz, and self-choreographed trio, Beyond Rahsaan in 2001. Performed solo, When the Recesses Take Hold, in 2002.
WHITE OAK DANCE COMPANY - Washington, DC (2000)
Performed with Mikhail Baryshnikov in PASTForward, a performance highlighting the works of such Postmodern choreographers as SIMONE FORTI, DEBORAH HAY,
STEVE PAXTON, and others from Judson Church.
SURGE DANCE COMPANY - Baltimore, Maryland (1996 – 2000)
Founding company member. Performed in NYC, Lisbon, Portugal, and various venues in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. Choreographers included: Ken Skrzesz (Artistic Director), Jan Van Dyke, Amanda Thom-Woodson, Stephanie Powell, and Stephanie Thibeault, among others.
KINETICS DANCE THEATRE - Baltimore, Maryland (1994–1996)
Professional company member. Performed in New York, Baltimore, Washington DC, and other locations, including the company’s own performing space in Ellicott City, MD.
VAN BURCH AND WELLFORD SHOW - Five Star Theatre, Branson, Missouri (1994)
Professional dancer in this Vegas-style show, starring illusionist Kirby VanBurch and comedian Phillip Wellford.
SHOJI TABUCHI SHOW - Shoji Tabuchi Theater, Branson, MO (1993)
Professional dancer/singer in this musical revue, starring Japanese “fiddle” player, Shoji Tabuchi.
Orpheus in the Underworld - Coger Theater, Springfield, Missouri (1993)
CAN-CAN DANCER
Spring Break - Cunnigham Studio, New York City (1992)
Performed in various modern dance works in concert as part of SOUTHWEST DANCE COMPANY.
IN MOTION Dance Company - St. Louis, Missouri (1992)
Guest performer in company concert.
Cinderella - Jonesboro, Arkansas (1992)
SUMMER - Guest artist with Ballet Jonesboro, performed the SUMMER variation.
The King & I - Landers Theatre, Springfield, Missouri (1991)
SIMON OF LEGREE
Gypsy - Wilson Hall, Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas (1991)
GYPSY ROSE LEE
Springfield Ballet (1989-1990) - Springfield, Missouri
Performed in THE NUTCRACKER (Mirletons, Snow Corps), RHAPSODY IN BLUE, and others.
Kiss Me Kate - Coger Theater, Springfield, Missouri (1990)
Dancer/Singer - CHORUS
SW MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY - Springfield, Missouri (1989 – 1993)
Various works in concerts and performance art collaborations choreographed by faculty, guest artists, and students.
Broadway Tonight: A Musical Review - The Forum, Jonesboro, Arkansas (1989)
Various singing/dancing solos (“Broadway Baby”), duets (“Nowadays”), and group numbers. Ballroom dance duet (“Night and Day”)
Mame - Wilson Hall, Jonesboro, Arkansas (1988)
VERA
Oklahoma! - Wilson Hall, Jonesboro, Arkansas (1987)
DREAM LAURIE / CHORUS
Thy Juste Desserts - St. Mark’s Church, Jonesboro, Arkansas (1986)
Choreographer and COURT DANCER
Tennessee Ballet (1985) - Memphis, TN
Performed in THE NUTCRACKER (Snow Corps).
Fort Worth City Ballet - Ft, Worth, TX (1985)
Performed “Etudes” and other works as part of a mixed concert.
JONESBORO JAZZ (1985-1989) - Jonesboro, Arkansas
Performed various works on stage and television in NE Arkansas and Memphis, TN.
Ballet Jonesboro (1981-1989) - Jonesboro, Arkansas
Company member, soloist. Performed in various ballets, including: THE NUTCRACKER (Sugar Plum Fairy, Snow Queen, Dew Drop Fairy, Mirletons, Snow Corps, Clara), CINDERELLA, COPPELIA, GRADUATION BALL, LA FILLE MAL GARDEE, LES PATINEURS, and others.
