MOLLY M. SNELLmsnell@hlkn.tamu.edu

Office Address:Health & Kinesiology Department Dance Program

Texas A&M UniversityCollege Station, TX 77842-4243

Office: Read 264 Work: (979) 862-4404 Cell: (979) 492-1124 EDUCATION: Master of Science Degree in Dance Pedagogy

University of Idaho (May 1998)

Bachelor of Science Degree in Dance/Choreography Performance State University of New York at Brockport (May 1994)

Eastwest Somatics Institute Dance & Movement TherapyCertified Practioner Levels I-VI (June/July 2005-2007)Certified Shin Somatic Land to Water Yoga (June 2007)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Current Position: Clinical Associate Professor (fall 02 to present)*Clinical Associate Professor/Dance Coordinator--Texas A & M University, Texas-Department of Health and Kinesiology--teach all/varied levels of collegiate ballet, modern, jazz, lyrical techniques, tap, ballroom, Latin, country western, yoga, and lecture classes in dance education including (Dance in Society, Health Practices for Dancers, Dance History, Dance Pedagogy, Creative Movement for Children, Dance Production, Composition, Human Movement in Relation to dance, Fundamentals of Rhythm & Dance), ; course development and revisions, course offerings & scheduling, supervise dance faculty and graduate assistants, conduct annual evaluations, care and upgrade of facilities and equipment, maintain dance text and video library, conduct dance minor audition and application process, research towards a minor/majors dance degree program *Implementation of Dance Minor/2nd Teaching Field program Spring 2002 (Dance Coordinator--August 1998 to present)

*Ballet Trainer/Coach for Texas A&M University Dive Team—Athletic Department—Fall 2006 to present*Lecturer/Joint Faculty Appointment-Texas A&M University, Texas-Department of Performance Studies—taught lecture classes for Visual and Performing Arts Core Credits (August 2000)*Founder/Artistic Director—Moving Images Annual Dance Program Concert, Texas A&M University(Spring 2003 to present)*Founder/Artistic Director—the EmSu Dance Company, Texas A&M University Dance Program (Fall 2002 to present)*Producer/Creator—Texas A&M Faculty Performing Arts Showcase, Texas A&M University (2002 to present—annual event sponsored by MSC OPAS and HLKN Department/Dance Program)*Guest Faculty –Dance Arts Society, Texas A&M University-Modern (September 1998 to present)*Guest Choreographer/Professional Judge—Sliver Starz Dance Team, Westchester Academy for International Studies, Texas (2005-2007)*Guest Faculty-Master Classes & Guest Choreographer—Stephen F. Austin University Dance Program and Company (October 2003) *Dance Assistant to Jacques d’Amboise—Dance Class at AAHPERD National Convention Ohio (April 2001)*Guest Faculty-Master Classes—Texas A&M Aggie Dance Team (2000-2002, 2007)*Faculty Guest Artist/Choreographer in Residence—Premiere Dance Academy, Texas—Collegiate/Adult and children’s classes in Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-hop, Lyrical, Competition (June 2000 to present) *Guest Faculty- Master Classes & Guest Choreographer—A&M Consolidated High School, Texas—Bengal Belle Dance Team (2000-2002)

Teaching Experience Continued--*Co-founder/Director/Choreographer—Texas A&M Dance Repertoire—Texas A&M University (August 1998-2003)*Guest Choreographer—Stephen F. Austin High School Red Jackets Dance Team, Texas (2001)*Guest Choreographer—Silsbee High School Dance Team, Texas (2001)*Guest Faculty-Master Classes-Suzanne’s School of Dance, Texas-Modern, Jazz, Lyrical Jazz –children, adolescents, adults (1998 to 1999)*Teaching Assistant—University of Idaho Center of Dance, All levels of dance in ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, social, country western, swing, ballroom, musical theater; (August 1997 to May 1998)*Founder/Artistic Director--Shambhala Dance Ensemble —University of Idaho Center of Dance (sole choreographer, costume designer, technical designer, facilitated outreach performance program, collaborated with composer for live music pieces, organized audition process and rehearsal schedule, program design and publicity promotion) (September 1996 to June 1998)*Dance Faculty--Festival Dance Academy, Idaho—children’s creative dance, pre-ballet, modern, jazz, lyrical, all ages and levels (August 1996 to May 1998)*Guest Faculty-Master Class—Rendezvous Festival (July 1996)*Guest Faculty-Master Class—Dance Idaho summer workshop (July 1996) *Dance Faculty—FA Conservatory, Las Vegas, Nevada (1994)*Technical Support--Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus—Meyer SIM Assistant and sound assistant for head audio engineer (September 1994 to December 1995)*Teaching Assistant—State University of New York at SUNY Brockport (1994)*Dance Production Staff—SUNY Brockport-MIDI Theory and Composition, Computers and Music using MIDI systems, sound design for dance (1992-1994)*Dance Production Staff-David Parsons Dance Company—SUNY Brockport, technical support (Spring 1993)

CHOREOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE:

*Converging Pathways—modern, EmSu Dance Company, Eastwest Somatic International Gala, Brockport, NY (2007)*Divergence—modern, EmSu Dance Company, Texas A&M University (2006)*Clone—modern, EmSu Dance Company, Texas A&M University (2006)*Silenced from Within—modern, EmSu Dance Company, Texas A&M University (2005)*Done…(maybe not)—modern duet, Dance Arts Society, Texas A&M University (2006)*Animals—contemporary jazz, Dance Arts Society, Texas A&M University (2006)*Reminiscent Sorrow—modern, EmSu Dance Company & Dance Arts Society, Texas A&M University (2006)*Continuous Journey—modern, Dance Arts Society, Texas A&M University (2005)*Inevitable Mourning—modern, Dance Arts Society, Texas A&M University (2005)*Fever—classical jazz, EmSu Dance Company, Choreographed in honor of presenting to Gus Giordano NDA Heritage Award, Chicago (2005)*Misery—contemporary jazz, EmSu Dance Company, Texas A&M University (2005)*Shapes in Space…Improvisational Dialogues—improvisation, choreographed for, SDHPERD Kaleidoscope Gala, Little Rock, AR (2005)*Vessel—modern production in collaboration with the Viza Go Go Show in Architecture Program, Texas A&M University, (2005)*Silent Cry—modern, EmSu Dance Company, Texas A&M University (2004)*You—modern, EmSu Dance Company, Texas A&M University, (2004)*Ventilation—contemporary jazz, Dance Minor Students Texas A&M University, (2004)*Circus Baby—modern production in collaboration with the Viza Go Go Show in Architecture Program, Texas A&M University, (2004)*22 Weeks—modern/collaboration with Christine Bergeron and Carisa Armstrong, Texas A&M University (2004)*Retrograde—modern/EmSu Dance Company Soloist TAMU & Premiere Dance Academy, TX (2004)*Identity—contemporary modern/EmSu Dance Company, Texas A&M University (2004)*I Will Not Forget You—contemporary lyrical adagio/Premiere Dance Academy Senior Co. (2004)*Hurt—modern/EmSu Dance Company/Premiere Dance Academy Senior Co. (2004)*All of Me—contemporary jazz/modern adagio, EmSu Dance Company/Premiere Dance Academy Senior Co. (2004)*Eine Klein—classical ballet solo, EmSu Dance Company, Texas A&M University (2004)*The Baroque Ballet—classical ballet, EmSu Dance Company, Texas A&M University (2003)*Nothing Left—contemporary jazz adagio, EmSu Dance Company, Texas A&M University (2003)*Beautiful—contemporary modern trio, EmSu Dance Company/Premiere Dance Academy Senior Co. (2003)*Anywhere—contemporary ballet duet, EmSu Dance Company, Texas A&M University (2002)*The Challenge—fusion of ballet, jazz and hip-hop character number set on Premiere Dance Academy Senior/Collegiate Company, Texas (2002)*La Bella Donna—classical ballet (solo) set on Premiere Dance Academy Senior/Collegiate Company, Texas (2002)*Trust—fusion of classical ballet and jazz set on Premiere Dance Academy Senior/Collegiate Company, Texas (2002)*3 Fates Woven—modern set on EmSu Dance Company, Texas A&M University (2002)*The Spot—collaboration with co-faculty Christine Bergeron, faculty duet (2002)*Drowned—contemporary modern jazz adagio, Choreography (duet) set on Premiere Dance Academy Senior/Collegiate Company, Texas (2002)*Glory—musical theater jazz, Choreography (solo) set on Premiere Dance Academy Senior/Collegiate Company, Texas (2002)*The Eyes of a Non-Texan Are Upon You—collaboration with co-faculty Christine Bergeron, Choreography set on Texas A&M Dance Repertoire, (2001)*SHEDDING SKIN—modern, Texas A&M University (2001)*THERE…--modern, faculty solo, Texas (2001)*Vixen—jazz production set on Dance Arts Society & Texas A&M Dance Repertoire, (2001)*Arianna—ballet, Choreography set on Premiere Dance Academy Senior/Collegiate Company, Texas (2001)

Choreography Experience continued—*Ave Maria—ballet, Choreography (solo) set on Premiere Dance Academy Senior/Collegiate Company, Texas (2001)*Ice Cream—lyrical, Choreography (solo) set on Premiere Dance Academy Senior/Collegiate Company, Texas (2001)*Ebadu—modern, Choreography (solo) set on Premiere Dance Academy Senior/Collegiate Company, Texas (2001)*Desert Rose—ballet, Choreography set on Premiere Dance Academy Senior/Collegiate Company, Texas (2001)*Caliente—jazz, Choreography set on Premiere Dance Academy Senior/Collegiate Company, Texas (2001)*Roller coaster—hip-hop/funk, Choreography (duet) set on Premiere Dance Academy Senior/Collegiate Company, Texas (2001)*BatDance—character jazz, Choreography set on Premiere Senior/Collegiate Company, Texas (2001)*Compassion—modern, Choreography set on Stephen F. Austin High School Modern Company, Texas (2001)*Ebadu 5—modern, Choreography set on Silsbee Dance Team Officers, Texas (2001)*Dreaming in Metaphors—ballet/lyrical, Co-choreographed with Tammy Threadgill, Choreography set on Premiere Dance Academy Senior/Collegiate Company, Texas (2000)*Eyes—lyrical jazz, Choreography set on A&M Consolidated Bengal Belle Jazz Officers, Texas (2001)*Dee-Lite—jazz, Production piece set on A&M Consolidated Bengal Belle Jazz Dance Company, (2000)*SPELLBOUND—modern/ballet, Production piece was set on representatives from Dance Arts Society, Texas A&M Dance Repertoire, Fade to Black Dance Ensemble, Texas Aggie Dance Team and advanced dancers/gymnasts from advanced university technique classes, Texas A&M University (2000)*Pajama Pants—modern/ballet, Texas A&M Dance Repertoire, Texas A&M University (2000)*The Enemy Within—modern/ballet techniques, Co-choreographed with Lauren Merrill, Texas A&M Dance Repertoire, Texas A&M University, (1999)*Pressed—modern, Texas A&M University (1999)*Question U—lyrical modern/jazz, Texas A&M University (1999)*Thalia—Latin emphasis/jazz, Texas A&M University (1999)*Jive-jazz/swing, Texas A&M University (1999)*Brick House—Fosse jazz technique, Texas A&M University (1999)*Shamonic Trance—modern technique, Texas A&M University (1998)*Jungle Boogie—Fosse jazz technique, Texas A&M University (1998)*Satellite—adagio jazz, Texas A&M University (1998)*Opera in Watercolor—modern/ballet, Texas A&M Dance Repertoire, Texas A&M University (1998)*Frail—contemporary modern/ballet, Texas A&M University (1998)*Ocean Ballet—ballet, Festival Dance Academy (1998)*Rainbow Shakers—creative dance, Festival Dance Academy (1998)*Evita Tributes—musical theater, University of Idaho (1998)*Takuan—modern techniques, Shambhala Dance Ensemble, University of Idaho (1998)*Spirit Solo—modern technique, Shambhala Dance Ensemble, University of Idaho (1998)*Bushido—contemporary modern/pointe techniques, Shambhala Dance Ensemble, University of Idaho (1997)*Shido Solo—modern technique, Shambhala Dance Ensemble, University of Idaho, (1997)*Sueno Mistico, DeJa Vu—modern/pointe techniques, Shambhala Dance Ensemble, University of Idaho 1997)*Travels—creative dance, Festival Dance Academy (1997)*Butterfly—ballet, Festival Dance Academy (1997)*Sueno Mistico, Premiere—modern techniques, Shambhala Dance Ensemble, University of Idaho (1996)*Dream Sequence—modern techniques, Shambhala Dance Ensemble, University of Idaho (1996)*Drive—modern techniques, SUNY Brockport (1994)*Chapters—modern techniques, SUNY Brockport (1994)*My Style—jazz, musical theater techniques, SUNY Brockport (1994)*Harry—ballroom techniques, SUNY Brockport (1994)*Soul House—modern techniques, SUNY Brockport (1993)*Deceived—modern techniques, SUNY Brockport (1993)*One Soul’s Deterioration—modern techniques, SUNY Brockport (1992)

Choreography Experience continued—*Alternative Rhythms—modern techniques, SUNY Brockport (1992)*Beaujolais Nouveau—modern techniques, SUNY Brockport (1991)*Choreographer/South Pacific—musical theater, Bucksport High School, Maine (1991)*Choreographer/Grease—musical theater, Bucksport High School, Maine (1990)*Choreography in all areas for various talent shows, holiday series, Christmas shows and informal concerts, Bucksport High School/San Clemente High School (1987-1990)

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE:*Professional Dancer with the Kista Tucker Dance Company—various modern works including “Snow,” “Trio,” “Two Tears in the Dirt,” “The Waiting Place,” and others. Several venues including Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M University, State University of New York at Brockport, Guest Artist venues (2005 to present)

*Converging Pathways—modern, Faculty Molly M. Snell, Eastwest Somatics International Gala, Brockport, NY (2007)*The Waiting Place—modern, Artistic Director Kista Tucker, Eastwest Somatics International Gala, Brockport, NY (2007)*And then there were three…”—modern, Faculty Molly M. Snell, Presidents Tea Special Performance, National Dance Association, AAHPERD Baltimore (2007)Silenced from Within—modern, Faculty Molly M. Snell, SDHPERD Kaleidoscope Gala, Virginia Beach (2006)*Done…(maybe not)—modern, Faculty Molly M. Snell, Texas A&M University Dance Arts Society (2006)*Inevitable Mourning—modern, Faculty Molly M. Snell, Texas A&M University Dance Arts Society (2005)*Continuous Journey—modern, Faculty Molly M. Snell, Texas A&M University Dance Arts Society (2005)**Silent Cry—modern, Faculty Molly M. Snell, SDHPERD Kaleidoscope Gala, Little Rock, AR (2005)*Shapes in Space…Improvisational Dialogues—improvisation, Faculty Molly M. Snell, SDHPERD Kaleidoscope Gala, Little Rock, AR (2005)*You—modern, Faculty Molly M. Snell, SDHPERD Kaleidoscope Gala, Little Rock, AR (2005)*Framed—modern work set by Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company under a grant by the Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts at Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University Faculty Performing Arts Showcase, (2005)*You—modern, Faculty Molly M. Snell, Texas A&M University Faculty Performing Arts Showcase (2005)*Greek Island—improvisational chance dance, Faculty Mardelle Shepley, Texas A&M University Faculty Performing Arts Showcase (2005)*22 Weeks—modern solo/collaborative choreography, Faculty Molly M. Snell, Christine Bergeron and Carisa Armstrong, Texas A&M Faculty Performing Arts Showcase (2005)*Silent Cry—modern, Faculty Molly M. Snell, TAHPERD Kaleidoscope Gala, Arlington TX (2004)*22 Weeks—modern solo/collaborative choreography, Faculty Molly M. Snell, Christine Bergeron and Carisa Armstrong, Texas A&M Faculty Performing Arts Showcase & Moving Images Dance Program Concert (2004)*Beautiful—contemporary modern trio, Starbound Regional Dance Competition Professional Division (2003)*East-West Evolved—modern, Faculty Mardelle Shepley, Texas A&M Faculty Performing Arts Showcase (2003)*East-West—modern, Faculty Mardelle Shepley, Texas A&M Faculty Performing Arts Showcase (2002)*The Spot—modern technique, Faculty-Christine Bergeron, Texas A&M Faculty Performing Arts Showcase (2002)*THERE…--modern technique, Faculty Solo, Texas A&M Faculty Performing Arts Showcase, Professional StateCompetitions/Galas (2001-2002)*NFL—modern technique, Faculty-Christine Bergeron, Texas A&M University (2000)*Spirit Solo—modern technique, Molly Snell, University of Idaho Dance Theater (1998)*Evita Tributes—musical theater, Molly Snell, University of Idaho Dance Theater (1998)*Shido Solo—modern technique, Molly Snell, University of Idaho Dance Theater(1997)*Bushido—modern/pointe techniques, Molly Snell, University of Idaho Dance Theater (1997)*Diversions—modern techniques, Emily Wallace & Elaina O’Brian, University of Idaho Dance Theater (1996)

Performance Experience continued—*Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus—ballet/jazz dancer and Russian web aerialist, Romeo and Juliet Tour, performed all across the United States (September 1994 to December 1995)*DANSCORE—SUNY Brockport’s College Touring Company, modern based (1992-1994)*Drive—modern techniques, Molly Snell, SUNY Brockport (1994)*Chapters—modern techniques, Molly Snell, SUNY Brockport (1994)*My Style—jazz, musical theater techniques, Molly Snell, SUNY Brockport (1994)*Harry—ballroom techniques, Molly Snell, SUNY Brockport (1994)*American College Dance Festival Association--Virginia Commonwealth University with DANSCORE (1993)*Seoul House—modern techniques, David Y. Chung-Rochester Memorial Art Gallery (1993)*Deceived—modern techniques, Molly Snell, SUNY Brockport (1993)*One Soul’s Deterioration—modern techniques, Molly Snell, SUNY Brockport (1992)*Alternative Rhythms—modern techniques, Santo Giglio and Molly Snell, SUNY Brockport (1992)*Beaujolais Nouveau—modern techniques, Molly Snell, SUNY Brockport (1991)*Epiphany—modern techniques, Santo Giglio, SUNY Brockport (1992-1993)*WHY?—modern techniques, Kista Tucker, SUNY Brockport (1991-1993)*The Big and the Little—modern techniques, Ann Barton, Pyramid Performing Arts Center in Rochester, NY (1991-1992)

GALA PERFORMANCES/PRESENTATIONS:

*Choreographic Presentation of “Converging Pathways”—Eastwest Somatics International Gala, Brockport, NY (2007)

*Choreographic Presentation of “The Waiting Place”—Eastwest Somatics International Gala, Brockport, NY (2007)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Silenced from Within”—AAHPERD/ National Dance Association, National Gala, Baltimore, MD (2007)

*Choreographic Presentation of “And then there were three…”—AAHPERD/ National Dance Association, Special Performance Presidents Tea, Baltimore, MD (2007)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Silenced from Within”—TAHPERD/ Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Gala , Forth Worth, TX (2006)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Divergence”—Guest Artist Work, East Texas Collaborative Dance Concert, Sam Houston State University, TX (2006)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Reminiscent Sorrow”—Westside High School Department of Dance, TX (2006)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Animals”—Westside High School Department of Dance, TX (2006)

*Choreographic Presentation of “SomaDanse…Process of Reflection”—International Eastwest Somatic Conference, Brockport, NY (2005)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Fever”—TAHPERD/ Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Gala , Corpus Christi, TX (2005)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Fever”—Westside High School Department of Dance, TX (2005)

Gala Performances/Presentations continued—

*Choreographic Presentation of “Misery”—Westside High School Department of Dance, TX (2005)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Tempest”—AAHPERD/National Dance Association, National Gala, Chicago, IL (2005)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Shapes in Space…Improvisational Dialogues”— SDAHPERD/Southern District Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance District Gala, Little Rock, AR (2005)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Silent Cry”—SDAHPERD/Southern District Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance District Gala, Little Rock, AR (2005)

*Choreographic Presentation of “You”—SDAHPERD/Southern District Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance District Gala, Little Rock, AR (2005)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Tempest”—American College Dance Festival Concert, OK (2005)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Tempest”—Bellaire High School Department of Performing Arts, TX (2005)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Ventilation”—Bellaire High School Department of Performing Arts, TX (2005)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Tempest”—TAHPERD/Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Gala, Arlington, TX (2004)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Silent Cry”—TAHPERD/Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Gala, Arlington, TX (2004)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Tempest”—Westside High School Department of Dance, TX (2004)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Ventilation”—Westside High School Department of Dance, TX (2004)

*Choreographic Presentation of “The Baroque Ballet”—AAHPERD/National Dance Association, National Gala, New Orleans, LA (2004)

*Choreographic Presentation of “The Baroque Ballet”— TAHPERD/Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, State Gala, Galveston, TX (2003)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Nothing Left…”—Westside High School Department of Dance, TX (2003)

*Choreographic Presentation of “3 Fates Woven”—AAHPERD/National Dance Association, National Gala, Philadelphia, PA (2003)

*Choreographic Presentation of “3 Fates Woven”—State University of New York at Brockport Choreographers Showcase, New York City, NY (2003)

Gala Performances/Presentations continued—

*Choreographic Presentation of “3 Fates Woven”—American College Dance Festival Adjudicated Concert, Sam Houston State University, TX (2003)

*Choreographic Presentation of “3 Fates Woven”—Bellaire High School Department of Performing Arts, TX (2003)

*Choreographic Presentation of “3 Fates Woven”—Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, State Gala, Dallas, TX (2002)

*Choreographic Presentation of “3 Fates Woven”—Westside High School Department of Dance, TX (2002)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Shedding Skin”—AAHPERD/National Dance Association, National Gala, San Diego, CA (2002)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Shedding Skin”—American College Dance Festival Adjudicated Concert, University of Texas, Austin, TX (2002)

*Choreographic Presentation of “Shedding Skin”—Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, State Gala, Corpus Christi, TX (2001)

PRESENTATIONS/RESEARCH:

*Modern Dance Technique Class: Use of Somatic Principles- International Eastwest Somatics Conference, Brockport, NY (2007)

*Observing conventional practitioner/client environments: working with two practitioners –International Eastwest Somatics Conference, Brockport, NY (2007)

*Creating Choreography using Somatic Principles: composing dance from an alternative perspective—International Eastwest Somatics Conference, Brockport, NY (2007)

*SomaYoga—Yoga Taught from a Somatics Perspectives—AAHPERD/National Dance Association, Baltimore MD (2007)

*SomaYoga—Yoga Taught from a Somatics Perspectives—TAHPERD/Texas Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Fort Worth, TX (2006)

*Modern Technique Master Class from the Somatics Perspective—TAHPERD/Texas Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Fort Worth, TX (2006)

*Land to Water Yoga--Yoga Taught from a Somatics Perspectives—International Eastwest Somatics Conference, San Francisco, CA (2006)

*SomaYoga—Yoga Taught from a Somatics Perspectives—International Eastwest Somatics Conference, Brockport, NY (2006)

*Latin Dance Jazz Technique Master Class—TAHPERD/Texas Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Corpus Christi, TX (2005)

Presentations/Research continued--

*Step Up with Power Yoga Master Class—TAHPERD/Texas Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Corpus Christi, TX (2005)

*Adapting to Students with Disabilities Taking a Social Dance Class—TAHPERD/Texas Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Corpus Christi, TX (2005)

*Health & Wellness in Relation to Stress and Time Management—Tarleton University, Stephenville, TX (2005)*Latin Dance Jazz Technique Master Class—AAHPERD/National Dance Association, Chicago, IL (2005)

*Nu Delta Alpha—Introducing a Dance Honor Society—AAHPERD/National Dance Association, Chicago, IL (2005)

*19 th Century Ballet—The Baroque Period and Influence of August Bournonville —College of Education and Human Development Symposium, Texas A&M University (2005)

*Modern Dance Master Class/Horton Technique—AAHPERD/National Dance Association, New Orleans, LA (2004)

*Nu Delta Alpha—Introducing a Dance Honor Society—AAHPERD/National Dance Association, New Orleans, LA (2004)

*Nu Delta Alpha—Introducing a Dance Honor Society—National Dance Association Pedagogy Conference Dallas, TX (2003)

*An Introduction to Non-Gender Specific Partnering—AAHPERD/National Dance Association, San Diego, CA with Christine Bergeron (2002)

*An Introduction to Non-Gender Specific Partnering—American College Dance Festival, University of Texas, Austin, TX with Christine Bergeron (2002)

*Development of a dance minor with teacher certification for Department of College of Education Texas A&M University (1998 to implementation in fall 2002)

*Writing to Learn in Dance Education—AAPHERD, Reno, NV with Diane Walker and Emily Wallace (1998)

*Graduate Research and Presentation--Case Studies on The Life History of a Dancer Part I & II, University of Idaho (December 1996/May 1998)

*Graduate presentation on Costume Design for Dance, University of Idaho (1998)

*Graduate presentation on Related Health Issues in Dance, University of Idaho (1998)

*Graduate presentation on Dance Kinesiology, University of Idaho (1997)

*Graduate presentation on Physical Elements and Nutrition for Dancers, University of Idaho (1996)

*Graduate Research and Presentation on Production Development of Dance, University of Idaho (1996)

GRANTS:

*Eastwest Somatics International Conference—Student and Faculty Enrichment Grant, Awarded $2400.00 (2007) The Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts, TAMU

*Eastwest Somatics International Conference—Student and Faculty Scholarship Awards $900.00 (2007) Eastwest Somatics Institute, NY

*The Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts—Awarded $25,000 in funds to support Artist in Residence program and bringing in Guest Artists (2006-2007)

*Eastwest Somatics Certification III, IV & V—Faculty Enrichment Grant, Awarded $4000.00 (2006) The Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts, TAMU

*Viza-Go-Go Visual Arts Showcase—In collaboration with Caryol Layfette, Leon Crouch and Carisa Armstrong—Awarded $5000.00 (2006) The Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts, TAMU

*The Embodiment of Dance & Space: A Space/Time Exploration—In collaboration with Francis Downing—Awarded $1500.00 (2005) The Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts, TAMU

*Viza-Go-Go Visual Arts Showcase—In collaboration with Karen Hiller, Leon Crouch and Kevin Patton—Awarded $5000.00 (2005) The Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts, TAMU

*Eastwest Somatics Certification I & II—Faculty Enrichment Grant, Awarded $4000.00 (2005) The Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts, TAMU

*The Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts—Awarded $25,000 in funds to support Artist in Residence program and bringing in Guest Artists (2004-2005)

*The Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts—Awarded $25,000 in funds to support Artist in Residence program and bringing in Guest Artists (2003-2004)

*Viza-Go-Go Visual Arts Showcase—In collaboration with Karen Hiller and Leon Crouch—Awarded $3000.00 (2004) The Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts, TAMU

*African-American Dance-Continuity & Ingenuity—In collaboration with Thomas A. Green— Awarded $3500.00 (2004) The Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts, TAMU

*Awarded a Grant from the Dean of the College of Education for continual development of a dance minor program at Texas A&M University (2000)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

*Eastwest Somatics Network Association

*National Dance Association

*American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

*Texas Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

*Southern District Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

*American College Dance Festival Association

*National Dance Education Organization

*International Association for Dance Medicine and Science

*International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance

*Nu Delta Alpha Dance Honor Society-National Level

HONORS/AWARDS:

*Outstanding Artistic Achievement Dance Choreography Award—In honor of modern dance work “Silenced from Within” presented at the National Gala in Baltimore, MD by the National Dance Association (2007)

Presidential Citation—Outstanding Service and Expertise in the Field of Dance Somatics and Science National Dance Association--AAHPERD (2007)

*Awarded Professional Membership for Outstanding Academic & Artistic Achievement & GuidanceNu Delta Alpha, National Dance Association (2007)

*Outstanding Jazz Dance Choreography Award—In honor of Jazz Work “Fever” presented to Gus Giordano in Chicago, IL to honor his Heritage Award presented by the NDA, National Dance Association (2005)

* Recognition of Outstanding Performance and Contributions to the Profession of Dance (Dance Educator of the Year College/University Level Southern District Nominee) —Southern District Alliance of Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2005)

* Dance Educator of the Year College/University Level State of Texas—Texas Alliance of Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2004)

* Presidential Citation—Outstanding Service and Expertise in the Field of Dance Education, National Dance Association--AAHPERD (2004)

*Outstanding Instructor & Senior Company Director-Premiere Dance Academy, TX (2004)

Honors and Awards continued--

*Advisor Appreciation Award—Dance Arts Society for Teacher Advisement Sessions and Guidance in Dance Choreography and Performance, Texas A&M University (2004)

*Fish Camp Namesake—Fish Camp Organization, one of the highest honors bestowed upon a faculty member chosen by students at Texas A&M University (2002-2003)

*Advisor Appreciation Award—Chara Christian Company for Guidance and Leadership as a Faculty Advisor, Texas A&M University (2003 & 2004)

*Awarded Professional Membership for Outstanding Academic & Artistic Achievement & GuidanceNu Delta Alpha, National Dance Association (2002)

*Teacher Appreciation Award—Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University (2002)

*Award Winning Senior Company Director & Choreographer—Premiere Dance Academy, TX (2002)

*Certificate of Commendation for Contributing to the Field of Dance Education—Presentation at AAHPERD, National Dance Association (2002)

*Plaudit Award-for Outstanding Contributions in Dance Performance & Education, National Dance Association and Dance Arts Society of Texas A&M University (2001)

*Outstanding Instructor & Senior Company Director-Premiere Dance Academy, TX (2001)

*Certificate of Commendation-New York City Dance Alliance (2001)

*Texas A&M Dance Repertoire Faculty Advisor Appreciation Award (1998)

*National Dance Association Outstanding Dance Graduate Award (1998)

*Deans List 4.0 Graduate-University of Idaho (1998)

*Edith Betts Graduate Scholarship-University of Idaho (1997)

*Leona Stillinger Graduate Scholarship-University of Idaho (1996)

*Founder/Creator of Shambhala Dance Ensemble—University of Idaho (1996)

*Live Television Publicity Representative for Ringling Brothers Barnum and Baliey Circus (1994-1995)

*Theta Phi Alpha Academic Award-State University of New York at Brockport, (1992)

*Best Choreographer Award—“South Pacific” Bucksport High School Theater Department, ME (1991)

*Best Choreographer Award—“Grease” Bucksport High School Theater Department, ME (1990)

*Maine Summer Arts Program Scholarship-One of 20 chosen from the state of Maine (1989)

CHOREOGRAPHY AWARDS-Competition Level (Students combined with Community/University) :

National Level:

*1st Place Platinum Award “Oboe in D” classical ballet ages 9-11Showstopper National Competition (2004)*2nd Place Platinum Award “Drowned” contemporary jazz adagio duet-Showstopper National Competition (2002)*1st Place Gold Awards “Ave Maria” and “Arianna” ballets, “BatDance” character-Showstopper National Competition (2002)

Regional Level:

*Platinum Award “The Challenge”—Showstopper Regional Competition (2004)*Platinum Awards “All of Me, I Will Not Forget You”-Encore Regional Competition (2004)*Platinum Awards “Anywhere, Trust, The Baroque Ballet, La Bella Donna, Memories of War” ballets-Stage One Productions Regional Competition (2003)*Platinum Awards “The Challenge, Caliente, Freak, Numb” open/jazz-Stage One Productions Regional Competition (2003)*Platinum Awards “Dreams, Drowned, Gabriel, Here With Me, Movin’ On, Finding Love” contemporary jazz adagios-Stage One Productions Regional Competition (2003)*Platinum Awards “The Challenge, Drowned”-Starlight Regional Competition (2003)*1st Place Platinum Award “Ave Maria” ballet solo-Showstopper Regional Competition (2002)*2nd Place Platinum Award “Drowned” contemporary jazz adagio duet-Showstopper Regional Competition (2002)

*Gold Awards “Eine Klien” solo ballet, Oboe in D, Hurt, Pretty Girl, Retrograde, Menuet, There Will Come a Day, Trust” Showstoppers Regional Competition (2004)*Gold Awards “Anywhere, Trust, The Baroque Ballet, La Bella Donna, Memories of War” ballets-Starlight Regional Competition (2004)*Gold Awards “Dreams, Gabriel, Glory, Here With Me” contemporary jazz adagios-Starlight Regional Competition (2004)*Gold Awards “Memories of War, Anywhere, Trust” ballets-Starbound Regional Competition (2003)*Gold Awards “Gabriel, Movin’ On, Glory, Drowned, Dreams” jazz adagios-Starbound Regional Competition (2003)*Gold Award “Drowned” contemporary jazz adagio duet-New York City Dance Alliance Regional Competition (2003)*Gold Awards “Ice Cream, Glory” jazz adagio/musical theater-Showstopper Regional Competition (2002)*Gold Award “Arianna” ballet-Showstopper Regional Competition (2002)*Gold Award “Caliente” Latin jazz, Showstopper Regional Competition (2002)*Gold Awards—“Arianna” and “Ave Maria” ballets at New York City Dance Alliance Regional Competition (2001)

SPECIALITY AWARDS:

*1st Place Outstanding Technique in Ballet and full year scholarship for 17 year-old classical ballet soloist—LA Dance Magic Regional Competition*2nd Place Outstanding Distinguished Duo/Trio-“All Of Me”-Encore Regional Competition*3rd Place Outstanding Distinguished Duo/Trio-“I Will Not Forget You”-Encore Regional Competition*3rd Place Outstanding Distinguished Duo/Trio-“Drowned”-Starlight Regional Competition & Stage One Productions Regional Competition (2004)*3rd Place Outstanding Distinguished Group-“The Challenge”-Starlight Regional Competition & Stage One Productions Regional Competition (2004)*Outstanding Overall Group Technique & Training-Starbound Regional Competition (2003)*Best Use of Music-“Anywhere” ballet-New York City Dance Alliance Regional Competition (2003)

PERFORMANCE AWARDS:

*1st Place Judges Award Performance—“Beautiful” Faculty Professional Division Starbound Regional Competition (2004)

*1st Place Gold Award “Save Me” Faculty Solo-Professional Division Starbound Regional Competition (2003)

*1st Place Platinum Award “THERE” Faculty Solo-Professional Division Showstopper Regional Competition (2002)

*3rd Place High Score Overall Faculty Solo Award “THERE”-Professional Division Showstopper Regional Competition (2002)

*1st Place Gold Winner “THERE” Faculty Solo-Professional Division Headliners Regional Competition (2001)

*Judges Award Best Performance in “THERE” Faculty Solo Professional Division Headliners Regional Competition (2001)

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES:Committees*Committee Member—College of Ed. & Human Development Clinical Faculty Advisory Committee (2005-2008)*Committee Member—Freshman Learning Community Visual Arts Committee (2004-2005)*Committee Member—Planning Committee (2004-2005)*Committee Member—Bylaws Committee (2004-2005)*Committee Member—Faculty Performing Arts Showcase Committee, TAMU (2002 to present)*Committee Member—The Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts at Texas A&M University (2002 to present)*Committee Member—Fine Arts Initiative Committee, TAMU (2002-2003)*Committee Member—Advisors Task Force Student Activities, TAMU (2002- 2003)*Committee Member-Personnel & Welfare Sub-committee (2002-2003)*Committee Member-Status of Women in the University Sub-committee (1999 to present)* Committee Member-Core Curriculum Oversight Sub-committee (1999 to 2002)*Committee Chair—Dance Position Search Committee (2002)*Committee Member-Visual and Performing Arts Task Force (2000-2001)*Committee Member—Dance Planning Task Force (2000-2001)*Faculty Senator-Texas A&M Faculty Senate (1999 to present)

Offices/Positions Held*Vice President-Somatics-National Dance Association (AAHPERD) (2006-2008)*Vice President Elect-Somatics-National Dance Association (AAHPERD) (2005-2006)*Board of Directors—National Dance Association (AAHPERD) (2005-2008)*Past Vice President-Dance—Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2007)*Vice President-Dance—Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2006)*Vice President Elect-Dance—Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2005)*Dance Performance Chair Elect—Southern District Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2005)*Board Member—Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2005-2007)*Chair—Faculty Performing Arts Showcase Committee, TAMU (2002 to present)*Chair—Honors Council for National Dance Association (2002 to present)*Chair Past- Dance Education Texas State-Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2003-2004)*Chair-Dance Education Texas State-Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2002-2003)*Chair Elect-Dance Education Texas State-Texas Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2001-2002)

Faculty Advisor ships*Faculty Advisor-Dance Arts Society, Texas A&M University (1998-to present)*Faculty Advisor-Nu Delta Alpha Dance Honor Society-National Dance Association (2001 to present)*Faculty Advisor-Chara Christian Company—Texas A&M University (2002-2005)*Faculty Advisor/Director-Texas A&M Dance Repertoire (1998-2002)*Faculty Advisor-Fade to Black Dance Ensemble (2001-2002)*Faculty Advisor-Ballet Folklorico (2000-2001)*Faculty Advisor-Texas Aggie Swing Cats (2000-2001)*Artistic Director and Choreographer—the EmSu Dance Company, Texas A&M University Dance Program (2002 to present)*Artistic Director and Choreographer—Premiere Dance Academy Senior/Collegiate Dance Company(1999 to 2006)*Lead Choreographic Consultant—Premiere Dance Academy Mini, Petite and Junior Dance Companies (1999 to present)

TRAINING:

Eastwest Somatics Institute Dance Movement & Therapy:*Somatic Principals, Shin Somatics, Soma Yoga, Meditation in Motion, Movement Therapy, Core Movement Patterns, Somatic Release, Contact Unwinding from Sondra Fraleigh*Laban/Bartenieff Fundamentals in relation to Somatics from Kista Tucker

University of Idaho: *Modern Principals in the following techniques: Horton, Cunningham, Graham, Ailey; Limon, Ballet from Jordan and Gina Ribera, Joe Dewy and Emily Wallace, Jazz technique-Fosse/Lugui styles

State University of New York at Brockport : *Modern Principals in the following techniques: Cunningham, Hawkins, Limon, Graham, Humphrey, Fagan, Ailey, Horton*Ballet, Jazz, Ballroom, Improvisation, Contact Improvisation, Musical Theater

University of Maine at Orono:*Modern and ballet technique, jazz, tap principals

*Master Classes in Modern from: Jacques d’Amboise, Garth Fagan, Molissa Fenley, Ann Barton, Dan Wagner, David Parsons, Bill Evans, Kista Tucker, Jay Hammons, James Clauser, Joe Dewy, David Chung, Bella Lewitzky, Kista Tucker, Mia Michaels, Adrienne Clancy, Kathy Dunn Hammrick Dance Company, Dallas Black Dance Theater and ACDFA, AAHPERD, TAHPERD, NDA, NTA conferences

*Master Classes in Butoh from: Sondra Fraleigh and Lani Weissbaeh

*Master Classes in Ballet from: Tara Foy, Jordan Riberaj, Gina Ribera, Joe Dewy, Libby Lovejoy

*Master Classes in Jazz from: Mia Michaels, Debbie Allen, Gil Stroming, JoeLanteri, Joe Tremaine, Doug Cadwell, Suzi Taylor, Ray Leeper, Martha Kelly-Rierro, Alan Sherfield, Dee Caspary, John Crutchman, , L eVerne Washington, Shawnda James

*Master Classes through Convention Study: ACDFA, AAHPERD, TAHPERD, NDA, NTA, IADMS, NYCDA, WCDA, LADM, Tremaine

Professional Training Aerial Work*Russian and Spanish Web, Single Trapeze and Bungee Trapeze*Genadidy Bezverkhiy—Ukrainian world champion gymnast, performer and coach*Gigi Pelinkov—Mongolian performer and coach

RELATED STUDIES of INTREST:*University of Idaho: Production Development, Issues in Dance Pedagogy, Health Issues in Dance, Program Development for Dance, Pedagogy Applied to Physical Education, Dance Theater, Dance Costume/Make-up, Technical Production, Composition, Theoretical and Analytical Writing as Applied to Dance (1996 to 1998)

*SUNY Brockport: anatomy/physiology, dance kinesiology, dance history, dance production, music literature for dance, Pilates and Feldenkris methods, Laban movement analysis, Labanotation, choreographic composition, stage make-up, costume design, sound and lighting design (1991-1994)