Carisa Leigh Armstrong - Texas A&M University



Curriculum Vitae

Carisa Leigh Armstrong

Clinical Assistant Professor

Physical Education Activity Program Coordinator for Dance/Pilates

Department of Health and Kinesiology

Texas A&M University

College Station, TX, USA

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Office: 230A COLS

Texas A&M University, MS 4243

College Station, TX 77843-4243

Phone: (979) 862-4684

Fax: (979) 847-8987

Email : carisa-armstrong@hlkn.tamu.edu

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

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2002 Master of Fine Arts in Dance - Case Western Reserve University; Cleveland, Ohio

(Terminal Degree with emphasis in pedagogy, performance, and choreography)

1999. Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, Southwest Texas State University; San Marcos, Texas (Emphasis in Dance and Secondary Education)

1999 Secondary Teaching Certification in Dance, Texas

(Lifetime Certification)

CERTIFICATION

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2004 Pilates Mat Certification, PhysicalMind

APPOINTMENTS AND POSITIONS

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2008 – Present Clinical Assistant Professor – Texas A&M University (TAMU), College Station, TX

Responsible for teaching courses for the Dance Program, including lecture courses and technique courses.

2008 - Present Physical Education Activity Program Dance Coordinator (PEAP) – Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Responsible for overseeing the dance and Pilates courses in the PEAP division of the Department of Health and Kinesiology including: scheduling of the classes, updating course materials, mentoring and evaluating the professors, and maintenance of all equipment needs.

2010 - Present Co -Artistic Director – Brazos Dance Collective (professional 501 (c)3 modern dance company), Bryan, TX

Responsible for guiding the organization in artistic matters including: performances, auditions, and development of choreographic works.

2005 –2010 Founder & Co-Artistic Director – Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company (professional 501 (c)3 modern dance company), Bryan, TX

Responsible for guiding the organization in artistic matters including: performances, auditions, and development of choreographic works. Responsibilities also included finances, publicity, choreography, grant writing, and fundraising.

2008 – 2010 Director of TAMU Dance Ensemble, - TAMU, College Station, TX

Responsible for scheduling company classes, rehearsals, maintenance of dancer contracts, costuming, performances and finances.

2009 Conference Coordinator for American College Dance Festival South Central Region

Responsibilities included scheduling classes, performances, and rehearsals for over 600 dancers. Due to one of the California regions not finding a host for their conference, we opened our conference to these schools and expanded our conference by one day and another concert. We also added a Guest Artist concert for our participants. Also responsible for all social activities for the participants including: faculty lounge, student pizza party, faculty dinner, and gala celebration.

2003 –2008 Lecturer – TAMU, College Station, TX

Responsibilities included teaching courses for PEAP including: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, and Modern. At this time I was also teaching lecture courses for the Dance Minor Program and mentoring students through choreography.

2003 – 2008 Assistant Director/Guest Instructor/Choreographer, - EmSu Dance Company (student company) at TAMU, College Station, TX

Responsibilities included teaching classes, choreographing, costuming, scheduling rehearsals and performances.

2004 – 2008 Instructor, – Parks and Recreation of College Station, TX

Responsible for teaching social dance (Ballroom, Latin, Swing) and Pilates to community members.

2000 – 2002 Instructor, - Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio

Responsible for teaching modern dance to non-dance majors.

2001 – 2002 Instructor, - Cleveland School of Dance, Cleveland, Ohio

Responsible for teaching modern to pre-professional ballet students and choreographing for their annual show.

Summer 2001 Assistant Demonstrator, - NonSolo Danza, Milan, Italy

1999 Student Teacher, - James Bowie High School, Austin, Texas

Responsible for teaching multiple levels of dance classes with multiple genres, a male dance class and choreographing and organizing the end of year production.

1998 Teaching Internship, - McCallum High School, Austin, Texas

Responsible for teaching dance classes and observing other subjects.

1998 Substitute Teacher, - Junior High, San Marcos, Texas

A long-term assignment in the in school suspension room. Responsibilities included monitoring the students and assisting them with their schoolwork.

COURSE TEACHING EXPERIENCE

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• Health Practices for Dancers (includes anatomy/kinesiology, injuries, nutrition, and psychological stresses) (online and classroom)

• Dance History

• Dance Composition I

• Dance Composition II

• Dance Production (including hands on lighting experience, costuming, and production)

• Creative Movement for Children

• Dance Pedagogy

• Modern Dance – All Levels

• Gender Neutral Partnering

• Improvisation

• Ballet Technique – Beginner and Intermediate

• Jazz Dance – All Levels

• Pilates Mat

• Tap – Beginner

• Ballroom Dance

• Latin Dance

• Yoga

• Swing Dance

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

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2011-2012 Updating the course materials for Social Dance courses and Pilates 198

2010-2011 Development of online course for DCED 303 – Health Practices for Dancers

• Helped implement the Dancer Wellness Project Screening for all Dance majors

2009-2010 Development and implementation of B.S. Kinesiology: Dance Science Track

• Wrote several Dance Technique and Dance Lecture courses to be used in the degree plan

• Helped develop the 4 year layout and the packet to submit for a new track in the B.S. KINE

• Helped develop all the materials for the major

• Made adjustments to the curriculum for the Dance Concentration and Dance minor

2007 Development and implementation of the University Studies Degree: Dance Concentration

• Wrote the degree outline for this new degree option in dance

• Made adjustments to the curriculum for the Dance minor

2005 Developed new courses in KINE 198 – Health and Fitness Tap and Jazz

TEACHING PRESENTATIONS

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International/ National

5. Performatica in Puebla, Mexico; 2009 – Modern Dance Technique

4. Performatica in Puebla, Mexico; 2008 – Gender Neutral Partnering

3. Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH; 2008 – Modern Technique

2. Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH; 2008 – Gender Neutral Partnering

1. Performatica in Puebla, Mexico; 2007 – Gender Neutral Partnering

Regional/State

28. American College Dance Festival @ TAMIU; 2012 - Modern Dance Technique

27. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Arlington, TX; 2011 - Rotation in Dancers: Limitations and Strengths

26. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Arlington, TX; 2011 – Dance Technology: Welcome to the 21st Century

25. American College Dance Festival @ NMSU; 2011 – Modern Dance Technique

24. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Galveston, TX; 2010 – Pilates/Yoga

23. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Arlington, TX; 2009 – Getting Beyond Like – How to get more choreographic analysis from your students

22. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Teacher Intensive 2009 @ TAMU – Partnering

21. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Teacher Intensive 2009 @ TAMU - Modern Dance Technique

20. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Teacher Intensive 2009 @ TAMU – Yoga

19. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Teacher Intensive 2009 @ TAMU – Pilates

18. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Corpus Christi, TX; 2008 - Talking About Dance

17. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Corpus Christi, TX; 2008 - Pilates/Yoga

16. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Corpus Christi, TX; 2008 - Ballet Technique

15. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Corpus Christi, TX; 2008 - Modern Technique

14. American College Dance Festival @ TCU; 2007 – Modern Dance Technique

13. American College Dance Festival @ UT; 2006 – Using Thera Bands to Increase Ballet Technique

12. American College Dance Festival @ Sam Houston State University; 2004 - Using contact principles to develop partnering skills

11. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Galveston, TX; 2007 - Talking About Dance

10. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Galveston, TX; 2007 - Space Choreography

9. Texas State University; 2007 - Modern Dance Technique

8. Texas State University; 2007 - Jazz Technique

7. Invited Regional TAHPERD Workshop in El Paso, TX; 2007 - Modern Dance Technique

6. Invited Regional TAHPERD Workshop in El Paso, TX; 2007 - Teaching Children Dance

5. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Fort Worth; 2006 -Creative Movement for Children (2 part series presented with Kaysie Seitz from Texas State University)

4. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Corpus Christi; 2005 – Modern Dance Technique

3. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Arlington, TX; 2004 – Gender Neutral Partnering

2. Texas State University; 2004 - Modern Dance Technique

1. Texas State University; 2004 - Jazz Technique

Local

1 Texas A&M University Teen Intensive in College Station, TX; 2011 – 4 day intensive classes each day

a. Modern Dance Classes

b. Yoga

10. Brazos Dance Collective in College Station, TX; 2011 – teaching modern dance classes in the community (10 classes per year)

9. Texas A&M University Teen Intensive in College Station, TX; 2010 – 4 day intensive classes each day – Modern Dance Classes

8. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Classes in College Station, TX; 2005 to 2010

a. 3 classes a week, every other week for 5 years (Company classes were open to Texas A&M University students and community members)

7. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Fundraiser – 2007; Tango Lesson

6. Free Technique Classes for TAMU Students - Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Classes in College Station, TX; 2006-2007

a. Twice a week every other week for a year (These courses open to Texas A&M University students and community members)

5. Texas A&M University; Sewing Workshop; 2006

4. Texas A&M University, Spring 2004 - Contact Improvisation Workshop

3. Texas A&M University MSC student organization; 2004 – Cha Cha Lesson

2. Caldwell High School in Caldwell, TX; 2006 - Fox-Trot workshop for Spring Show

1. Consolidated High School in College Station, TX – 2005 - Beginning Modern Dance

HONORS AND AWARDS

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• Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance College/University Dance Educator of the Year Award – 2011 (Nominated by my peers, submitted application to the awards committee and chosen as the 2011 recipient.)

• American College Dance Festival South Central Region – 2011 – Choreographic work Bound was selected by an adjudication panel out of 45 dances from the region to be performed on the Gala Concert.

• New York International Dance Festival – 2007 – Submitted and selected to perform my choreography, applicants selected world wide in drama and dance.

• Barefoot Brigade – 2003 to 2007 - Submitted and selected to perform my choreography at their annual show

• Nominated for TAHPERD Emerging Professional Award

• Graduate Dean’s Instructional Excellence Award - 2001 - Case Western Reserve University - One graduate student from each College is selected to receive this honor

• Full tuition waiver and stipend to attend Case Western Reserve University for graduate school - 1999

• Connie-Webb Brown Scholarship in Choreography/ Performance - 1997 - Southwest Texas State University

• Scholarship in Dance - 1997 and 1998 - Southwest Texas State University

• Achievement, Leadership and Service in Dance Award - 1993-1998 - Southwest Texas State University

• Dean’s List - 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998 - Southwest Texas State University

GRANTS AWARDED

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State

• Texas Commission on the Arts - $1300 – 2006 (Co-PI)

o Cultural Connections Performance Grant for Core Performance – Supported a portion of the Guest Artist residency for Core Performance at Texas A&M University.

Local

• Arts Council of the Brazos Valley - $2000 – 2010 (Co-PI)

o Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Operations Grant

• Arts Council of the Brazos Valley - $2000 – 2009 (Co-PI)

o Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Operations Grant

• Arts Council of the Brazos Valley - $2000 – 2008 (Co-PI)

o Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Operations Grant

• Arts Council of the Brazos Valley - $2000 – 2007 (Co-PI)

o Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Operations Grant

• Arts Council of the Brazos Valley - $2500 – 2006 (Co-PI)

o Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Operations Grant

• Arts Council of the Brazos Valley - $2000 – 2005 (Co-PI)

o Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Operations Grant

University

• (Pending – Submitted 12/12) Integration of Multidisciplinary Research and Creative Activities in Learning Experience: Interactive Public Art/Performance Interactive – College of Architecture, College of Engineering and College of Education and Human Development;

o PI’s: Seo, Jinsil Hwaryoung; Chai, Jinxiang; Bergeron, Christine; Galanter, Philip. Co-PI: Armstrong, Carisa

o Grant Amount: $299,152

• Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts

o A Midsummer Night’s Dream Collaborative Project - $1500 - 2009 (PI) – Supported costumes and make up for dancers/actors for the production. This production included flying robots and a melding of acting and dancing to create a unique theatrical work.

o Instructional Enhancement Grant - $5000 – 2007 (PI)

o Dance for the Camera Grant with Architecture and Theater – This supported travel and equipment for an underwater photo shoot project that incorporated students form multiple Colleges. The product of this project won many photographic awards Nation wide.

o Instructional Enhancement Grant - $5000 – 2006 (Co-PI)

o Train Project – Filming in NYC – This supported travel and equipment for students to participate in filming in Grand Central Station, subway platforms, and through out the streets of New York City. This footage was edited and compiled to create a media element for an evening length choreographic work that was performed in New York City.

o Special Projects Grant - $4000 – 2006 (Co-PI)

o Train Project – Filming in NYC - This supported travel and equipment for students to participate in filming in Grand Central Station, subway platforms, and through out the streets of New York City. This footage was edited and compiled to create a media element for an evening length choreographic work that was performed in New York City.

o Special Projects Grant - $4000 – 2006 (Co-PI)

o Train Project – Train from Austin to Chicago and Filming – This supported travel for students to ride a train from Austin to Chicago and film dance footage on the train. Once in Chicago footage and photography was collected all over the city including the train system. This footage was edited and compiled to create a media element for an evening length choreographic work that was performed in New York City.

o Faculty Enhancement Grant - $4000 – 2005 (Co-PI)

o Professional Dance Performance Project – This supported the creation of a professional modern dance performance in Bryan, TX.

COMMITTEES AND OFFICES

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National

• American College Dance Festival

o 2010 – Present - Board Member

o 2009 Conference Coordinator for South-Central region

State

• Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

o 2012 – 2014 Scholar Committee

o 2012 – 2014 Editorial Board

o 2011 – 2013 Dance Performance Section Officer

o 2008 – 2010 Vice President of Dance

o 2005 – 2007 Dance Education Section Officer

Local

• Texas A&M University

o 2010 - Present Physical Education Activity Program Assessment Committee

o 2010 - Association of Former Students Award Committee

o 2005 - Present - Faculty Senate Member

• Core Curriculum Council

o 2006 – Present (served as Chair one year) Faculty Advisory Council for College of Education

• Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company

o Co-Artistic Director - 2004-2010

o Board of Directors - 2004-2010

PRESENTATION OF CHOREOGRAPHY

(* indicates performance)

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International/National

3. Performatica, Puebla, Mexico; March 2008 – Obligatory Devotion (2005)*

2. New York International Fringe Festival, NYC; August 2007 – All Aboard (2006)* (An evening length multi media work) Selected from applicants world wide in Drama and Dance.

1. Performatica, Puebla, Mexico; March 2007 – No Bonz (2006)*

Regional/State

38. American College Dance Festival @ NMSU; 2011 – Bound (2010) – Selected for the Gala Performance out of 45 dances

37. Texas A&M Dance Program Intensive in College Station, TX; 2011 – Velocity, Weather, and No Bonz – Students from all over the State and beyond performing pieces of my choreography

36. Big Range Dance Festival: Dance Gathering @ Barnvelder in Houston, TX; 2011 – Out Tango In (2011)*

35. i-Dance; two in Dallas, TX; 2010 – Fallen (2000)*

34. American College Dance Festival @ Northwestern Louisiana; 2010 – And then there were 3 (2009)

33. Evening of Dance in Austin, TX; 2010 – Fallen (2000)*

32. Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Concert in Austin, TX; 2010 – Fallen (2000)*

31. Faculty/Guest Dance Concert in College Station, TX; 2010 – Fallen (2000)*

30. Brazos Contemporary Dance Festival in College Station, TX; October 2009 – Interchange (2008)*

29. Big Range Dance Festival in Austin, TX; 2009 – And then there were 3 (2009)*

28. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Arlington, TX; 2009 – And then there were 3 (2000)

27. A Midsummer Night’s Dream produced by TAMU Theater Program in College Station, TX; 2009 – choreographer for several dance scenes in this futuristic production

26. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Teacher Intensive in College Station, TX; 2009 –

And then there were 3 (2009)*,

Balance (2005)*,

Overrun the Interface (2005)*

25. The Texas Governor's School in Arts and Humanities for Urban Leadership - Performance and Lecture in College Station, TX - June 10th; And Then There Were 3 (2009)*

24. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Spring Concert @ Dougherty Arts in Austin, TX;

And On… (2009),

Balance (2005)*,

Overrun The Interface (2005)*

23. Pilot Dance Festival in Dallas, TX; 2009 – Bound (2009)* Selected from applicants Nation wide.

22. American College Dance Festival @ SFA; 2008 – Obligatory Devotion (2005)

21. Barefoot Brigade, Bathhouse Cultural Center in Dallas, TX; 2007 – Departure (2006)*

20. American College Dance Festival @ TCU; 2007 - Reverence (2006)

19. Opening Door Dance Theatre @ Texas State University; 2007 – In Transit (2006)*

18. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Spring Concert @ Dougherty Arts in Austin, TX;

Loss (2007)*,

Lotus Blossom (Premiere)*,

Interchange (Premiere)*

17. “Not”cracker Concert in Dallas, TX; 2007 – No Bonz (2005)*

16. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Galveston, TX; 2007 – No Bonz (2005)

15. Big Range Dance Festival: Dance Gathering @ Barnvelder in Houston, TX; 2007 - No Bonz (2006)*

14. Stephen F. Austin University; 2007 – Departure (2006)*

13. Barefoot Brigade, Bathhouse Cultural Center in Dallas, TX; 2006 – Velocity (2005)* Selected from applicants Nation wide.

12. American College Dance Festival @ UT; 2006 – Kinetic Conversion (2005)

1 Contemporary Dance Fort Worth in Dallas, TX; 2006 –

Overrun the Interface (2005)*

Balance (2005)*

10. American College Dance Festival @ UT; 2006 – Overrun the Interface (2005)

9. Modern Dance Collective @ TAMU; 2006 – Departure (2006)*

8. Big Range Dance Festival: Dance Gathering @ Barnvelder in Houston, TX; 2006 - Kinetic Conversion (2005)*

7. American College Dance Festival @ Oklahoma; 2005 – Moving Portrait (2004)

6. Big Range Dance Festival: Dance Gathering @ Barnvelder in Houston, TX; 2005 - Velocity (2005)*

5. “Not”cracker Concert in Dallas, TX; 2005 – Kinetic Conversion (2005)*

4. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in Corpus Christi, TX; 2005 - Kinetic Conversion (2005)

3. Barefoot Brigade, Bathhouse Cultural Center in Dallas, TX; 2004 – Devolve (2004)* Selected from applicants Nation wide.

2. Barefoot Brigade, Bathhouse Cultural Center in Dallas, TX; 2003 - Mutual Path (2002)* (Co-Choreographed with Emily Johnson) Selected from applicants Nation wide.

1. American College Dance Festival; 1996* - Drowning

Local

39. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Annual Fundraiser in Bryan, TX; 2010 – On The Town, take 2 (2010)

38. First Friday Performance in Bryan, TX; Bench Duet (2010)*

37. OPAS Camp Performance in College Station, TX; 2010 –

L’eau (2010),

And Then There Were 3 (2009)

36. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company – A Night of Modern Dance @ Texas A&M University; Balance (2005)*,

Overrun The Interface (2005)*

35. Perpetual Motion, TAMU Dance Program Concert @ Texas A&M University; 2009 –

Velocity (2005),

And On… (2009)

34. Houston ISD Dance Performance; 2008 – Velocity (2005)

33. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Fundraiser in Wellborn, TX; 2008 – Spring Tutu

32. Jane Long Middle School After School Program in Bryan, TX; 2008 – Velocity (2005)

31. First Friday’s in Downtown Bryan, TX; 2007 –

Interchange (2007),*

No Bonz (2006),

2 Tango 3 (2006)

3 Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Fall Concert @ Stagecenter in Bryan, TX; 2007 –

Balance (2005)*,

Trajectory (Premiere),

Loss (2007)*,

Lotus Blossom (Premiere)*,

No Bonz (2006)*,

Interchange (Premiere)*,

2 Tango 3 (2006)

29. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company @ Texas A&M University; 2007 – All Aboard (2006)*

28. Texas A&M University Dance Program Concert in Bryan, TX; 2007 – Loss (2007)

2 Planet Earth Celebration in Bryan, TX; 2007 –

Departure (2006)*

On The Town (2006)

26. National Dance Week Concert in Bryan, TX; 2007 – No Bonz (2006)*

2 Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Fundraiser in Wellborn, TX; 2007 –

Two Tango Three (2007)*

On The Town (2007)

24. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Concert in Bryan, TX; 2006 – All Aboard (2006)*

2 Texas A&M University Dance Program Concert in College Station, TX; 2006 –

Reverence (2006)

Overrun the Interface (2005)

22. Evening of the Arts @ Texas A&M University MSC; 2006 – Balance (2005)*

21. Navasota High School Spring Show in Navasota, TX; 2006 - Overrun the Interface (2005)*

20. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Fundraiser in Wellborn, TX; 2006 –

In Transit (2006)*

No Bonz (2006)*

19. Texas A&M University Dance Program Concert in College Station, TX; 2005 - Velocity (2005)

18. Dance Arts Society Fall Curtain Call @ Texas A&M University; 2005 - Velocity (2005)

17. National Dance Week in Bryan, TX; 2006 - Overrun the Interface (2005)*

16. Forward Fest in Bryan, TX; 2006 – Balance (2005)* & Devolve (2004)*

15. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Concert in Bryan, TX; 2005 –

Obligatory Devotion (2005)*,

Devolve (2004),

Mutual Path (2002),

Overrun the Interface (2005)*,

Balance (2005)*,

Kinetic Conversion (2005)*,

Moving Portrait (2005)

14. Texas A&M University Dance Program Concert in College Station, TX; 2004 –

Moving Portrait (2005)

12 Chairs, 12 Pillows, 1 Pain (2004)

13. Leyendas de Mis Abuelos-Guest Artist Play presented by Texas A&M Theater Program - 2004

12. Faculty Performing Arts Showcase @ Texas A&M University; 2005 - Balance (2005)*

11. National Dance Week in Bryan, TX; 2005 - 12 Chairs, 12 Pillows, 1 Pain (2004)

10. Dance Arts Society Spring Curtain Call @ Texas A&M University; 2005 Moving Portrait (2005)

9. Dance Arts Society Fall Curtain Call @ Texas A&M University; 2004 – 12 Chairs, 12 Pillows, 1 Pain (2004)

8. Faculty Performing Arts Showcase @ Texas A&M University; 2004 - Fallen (2000)*

7. On The Cusp @ Case in Cleveland, OH; 2002* - MFA Thesis Concert –

Mutual Path by Carisa Armstrong and Emily Johnson - Premier;

Fallen by Carisa Armstrong;

Cracking the Geode by Carisa Armstrong and Gary Galbraith – Premier

6. Cleveland School of Dance Pre-Professional Company; 2002 – Moving Through Space

5. Extremes: Faculty Concert @ Case in Cleveland, OH; 2001*- Fallen by Carisa Armstrong – Premier

4. MaDaCol Concert @ Case; 2000 – Reverence

3. Informal Concert @ Case; 2001 – Lotus Blossom*

2. Opening Door Dance Theater in San Marcos, TX; 1998 - Talking to my Angel*

1. Choreographer’s Showcase @ Southwest Texas State University; 1997 - Spirit Dancer

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

(does not include my choreography – that is listed under Choreographic Presentations)

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International/National

1. Performatica, Puebla, Mexico; March 2009 – Fish, Sheep, Deer by Jane Weiner (2009)

Regional/State

10. Brazos Contemporary Dance Festival – Bryan, TX; 2011 – Awaiting Spring by Daniel Brestel

9 Evening of Modern Dance – Austin, TX; 2010 - Parts of One by Andrea Sheridan

8 Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Teacher Intensive in College Station, TX; Yes, No, Maybe by Kathy Dunn Hamrick (2009), Fish, Deer, Sheep by Jane Weiner (2009)

7. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Spring Concert @ Dougherty Arts in Austin, TX;

Yes, No, Maybe by Kathy Dunn Hamrick (2008),

Fish, Sheep, Deer by Jane Weiner (2009)

6. Barefoot Brigade, Bathhouse Cultural Center in Dallas, TX; 2009 – Yes, No, Maybe by Kathy Dunn Hamrick (2008)

5. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Spring Concert @ Dougherty Arts in Austin, TX; One’s Own by Christine Bergeron (2007)

4. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Concert in Austin, TX; 2006 – Evening length concert featuring multiple Repertory works

3. Opening Door Dance Theater in San Marcos, TX; 2004 – Stargazing by Karen Earl

2. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - New Orleans, LA (Chair 2. Pillow Dance choreographed by Yvonne Rainer) 2004

1. American College Dance Festival; 1995 – Horizon Unfolding by Katri Shaller

Local

30. Art Opening for Larry Schueckler @ Arts Council of Brazos Valley in College Station, TX; 2010; improvisation based performance

29. Faculty/Guest Dance Concert – TAMU; 2010 - Green Piece by Kathy Dunn Hamrick

28. TAMU Faculty and Guest Artist show in College Station, TX - Fish, Deer, Sheep by Jane Weiner (2009)

27. Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company – A Night of Modern Dance @ Texas A&M University; Yes, No, Maybe by Kathy Dunn Hamrick (2008),

Fish, Sheep, Deer by Jane Weiner (2009)

26. Perpetual Motion, TAMU Dance Program Concert @ Texas A&M University; 2009 - Yes, No, Maybe by Kathy Dunn Hamrick (2008)

25. Jane Long Middle School After School Program in Bryan, TX; 2008 - Yes, No, Maybe by Kathy Dunn Hamrick (2008)

24. Dance Arts Society’s Fall Curtain Call @ Texas A&M University; 2008 – Yes, No, Maybe by Kathy Dunn Hamrick (2008)

23. TAMU ARCH and ABDC @ Texas A&M University; 2006 – Lighting Show – Improvisation work based on Architecture lighting projects

22. Faculty Performing Arts Showcase @ Texas A&M University; 2006 - Trio by Kista Tucker

21. Texas A&M University Dance Program Concert in College Station, TX; 2005 – Liz Lerman Dance Exchange Piece by Peter Demurio

20. National Dance Week in Bryan, TX; 2005 – Framed by Kathy Dunn Hamrick

1 Faculty Performing Arts Showcase @ Texas A&M University; 2005 –

Framed by Kathy Dunn Hamrick;

Structured Improvisation by Mardel Shelply

18. On The Cusp @ Case in Cleveland, OH; 2002 - MFA Thesis Concert - Tides and Solitude by Sally Wallace/Perdue University (This piece was selected by the American College Dance Festival to be presented at the national convention.)

1 Collections: Faculty Concert @ Case in Cleveland, OH; 2001 –

Labyrinth by Diane Gray (Martha Graham Dance Co.);

Aftershot by Richard Dickenson/Great Lakes Ballet - Premier (This piece was choreographed on myself and an exchange student from Istanbul, Turkey.)

16. Extremes: Faculty Concert @ Case in Cleveland, OH; 2001- Holding Patterns by Joan Meggitt (creator of Anteus Dance Company)

15. Fall Gala Concert in Cleveland, OH; 2000 –

Classic Kitetails by Erick Hawkins (Erick Hawkins Dance Company);

At Home (In A Mother’s Arms) by Louis Kavouras (UNLV and Erick Hawkins Dance Company)

14. Choreographer’s Showcase @ Southwest Texas State University; 1997 - Spirit Dancer

13. Departures & Intervals in Cleveland, OH; 2000 - Katri Shaller MFA Concert - Out-Side-In by Katri Shaller

12. Permanent Detour in Cleveland, OH; 2000 - Damen MFA Concert - Prima Facie by Damen

11. Parts of a Whole in Cleveland, OH; 1999 - Mather Dance Collective Kaleidoscope by Kaysie Seitz

10. Unveiled in Cleveland, OH; 1999 - Faculty Dance Concert - Pleiades by Karen Potter

9. Opening Door Dance Theater in San Marcos, TX; 1999 - Faculty Dance Concert - Tides and Solitude by Sally Wallace

8 Images in San Marcos, TX; 1998 -

Kiss by Charissa Allen;

Collage by Shay Hartung

7 Dancers In Flight in San Marcos, TX; 1998 –

Rainstorm by Dr. Joan Hays;

La Reina de Los Corazones by Kaysie Seitz

6. Souls of Dance: The Resurrection in San Marcos, TX; 1998 - Kiss by Charissa Allen - Harambee Dance Group

5. More Than Words Can Say - Opening Door Dance Theater in San Marcos, TX; ion1998 - The Story of Ruth by Karen Earl

4. Dancers in Flight in San Marcos, TX; 1997 –

Horizon Unfolding by Katri Shaller;

Remembrance by Mary-Sue Walker;

In The Zone by Jeni Morrison

3. Heart and Soul in San Marcos, TX; 1996

2. Dancers in Flight in San Marcos, TX; 1993-1996

1. Choreographer’s Showcase in San Marcos, TX; 1993-1998

Special Projects

• Underwater Project – Dance for the Camera – TAMU and ABDC with Photographer - 2008

• Chicago, IL - Filming for Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Train Project - 2006

• New York, NY – Filming for Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company Train Project - 2006

STUDENTS MENTORED IN CHOREOGRAPHY

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2011-2012

Andrea Alvarez, student choreographer, No Escape (student work to represent TAMU at ACDFA)

Bethany Stutsman, my choreography Untitled and Together Alone

Kathy Quigley, my choreography Untitled

Jessica Lott, my choreography Untitled and Together Alone

Marisa Miller, my choreography Untitled

Bianca Kirkland, my choreography Untitled

Kelsey Morris, my choreography Untitled and Together Alone

Andrea Alvarez, my choreography Untitled and Together Alone

Sarah McDuffee, my choreography Untitled

Sarah Moudy, my choreography Untitled

Kelley Council, my choreography Untitled and Together Alone

Evelyn Fontana, Together Alone

2010-2011

Andrea Alvarez, Bound (selected for ACDFA South Central Gala Concert)

Bethany Stutsman, Bound (selected for ACDFA South Central Gala Concert)

Lorraine Urbis, my choreography Passion and Air

Kelley Council, my choreography Water and Air

Megan Sconzert, my choreography Water and Air

2009-2010

Andrea Alvarez, A Midsummer Night’s Dream collaboration with Theater Program

Kendra Cole, A Midsummer Night’s Dream collaboration with Theater Program

Jacqueline Constantin, A Midsummer Night’s Dream collaboration with Theater Program

Morgan Gill, student choreographer, Life of a Tear (student work to represent TAMU at ACDFA)

Morgan Gill, my choreography And then there were 3

Katie McIntire, my choreography And then there were 3

Marisabel Tomey, my choreography And then there were 3

Julie Urbis, my choreography And then there were 3

Julie Urbis, student choreographer, Hello. Hello?

Andrea Alvarez, guest choreographer, Green Piece

Sarah Kaye, guest choreographer, fish, deer, sheep

Andrea Alvarez, my choreography l’eau

Sarah Amelunke, my choreography l’eau

Kelley Council, my choreography l’eau

Jacqueline Constantin, my choreography l’eau

Marisabel Tomey, my choreography l’eau

2008-2009

Amanda Johns, student choreographer, Swing (selected for ACDFA South Central Gala Concert)

Aubrey Eyeington, student choreographer, Shell (presented at TAHPERD convention)

Jessica Bell, guest choreographer, Yes, No, Maybe

Brittany Hardin, guest choreographer, Yes, No, Maybe

Savannah Smith, guest choreographer, Yes, No, Maybe

Brittany Hardin, my choreography and on….

Savannah Smith, my choreography and on….

April Moore, my choreography and on….

Christina Panousieris, my choreography and on….

Andrea Alvarez, my choreography Velocity

Christina Bournias, my choreography Velocity

Kelley Council, my choreography Velocity

Leann Huddelston, my choreography Velocity

Christina Panousieries, my choreography Velocity

Sarah Rencurrel, my choreography Velocity

Marisabel Tomey, my choreography Velocity

Julie Urbis, my choreography Velocity

Crystal Williams, my choreography Velocity

2007-2008

Jessica Bell, guest choreography Nescafe

Amy Foy, guest choreography Nescafe

Caitlin Gibson, guest choreography Nescafe

Angela Mooney, guest choreography Nescafe

Sarah Rencurrel, guest choreography Nescafe

Julie Urbis, guest choreography Nescafe

Crystal Williams, guest choreography Nescafe

Amy Foy, student choreographer, Friendly Frolic

Amy Foy, student choreographer, Internal Havoc

Emily den Boer, my choreography No Bonz

Amy Foy, my choreography No Bonz

Ashley Gregg, my choreography No Bonz

Marisa Kuers, my choreography No Bonz

Leila Zuo, my choreography No Bonz

Emily den Boer, my choreography Obligatory Devotion

Amy Foy, my choreography Obligatory Devotion

Lauren Menasco-Davis, my choreography Obligatory Devotion

Marisa Kuers, my choreography Obligatory Devotion

Marisa Kuers, student choreographer, Friendly Frolic

Marisa Kuers, student choreographer, Wanting Free?

Jessica Bell, my choreography Weather

Jaime Chandler, my choreography Weather

Amy Foy, my choreography Weather

Ashley Gregg, my choreography Weather

Leann Huddleston, my choreography Weather

Erin Hyslop, my choreography Weather

Marisa Kuers, my choreography Weather

Valerie Williams, my choreography Weather

2006-2007

Savannah Smith, student choreographer, No Escape

Leah Dunn, my choreography Loss

Jennifer Schiable, my choreography Loss

Savannah Smith, my choreography Loss

Shellie Moldonado, student choreographer, Inclination of Strings

Celina Henry, student choreographer, It’s OK; Let Go

Celina Henry, guest choreographer, Excerpts from Messiah

Savannah Smith, guest choreographer, Excerpts from Messiah

Valerie Williams, guest choreographer, Excerpts from Messiah

Marisa Kuers, guest choreographer, Excerpts from Messiah

Amy Foy, guest choreographer, Excerpts from Messiah

COSTUME DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION

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Texas A&M University

• All costume design and construction for TAMU Dance Program 2004-present

• Viza Go-Go TAMU Architecture Annual Show 2004-2006

Community Work

• Armstrong/Bergeron Dance Company 2004-present

• Premeire Dance Academy - 2004

Duet choreography by Guest Artist Molly Snell

Solo choreography by Guest Artist Molly Snell

Case Western Reserve University

• Mutual Path choreography by MFA candidates Carisa Armstrong & Emily Johnson- 2002

• Cracking the Geode choreography by MFA candidate Carisa Armstrong - 2002

• The Web choreography by MFA candidate Emily Johnson - 2001

• Aftershot choreography by Guest Choreographer Richard Dickenson - 2001

• Women’s Piece choreography by MFA candidate Carisa Armstrong - 2001

• Orenda choreography by MFA candidate Emily Johnson - 2001

• Fallen choreography by MFA candidate Carisa Armstrong - 2000

• Reverence choreography by MFA candidate Carisa Armstrong - 2000

MEMBERSHIPS/ASSOCIATIONS

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• International Association for Dance Medicine and Science

• American College Dance Festival

• Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

• Arts Council of the Brazos Valley

• Brazos Dance Collective

TRAINING

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• Gary Galbraith (Martha Graham Dance Co.)

• Karen Potter (Erick Hawkins Dance Co.)

• Richard Dickenson (Great Lake Ballet Director)

• Pat Stone

• LeAnne Steadman-Smith

• Dr. Joan Hays

• Karen Earl

WORKSHOPS/INTENSIVES

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• Ken Topping (Martha Graham Dance Company) two weeks in Graduate School

• Carlos Orta (Jose Limon Dance Company) two weeks in Graduate School

• Ginger Thatcher (Lars Lubavitch Dance Company) two weeks in Graduate School

• Erick Hawkins Winter Intensive - 2003 - New York City (Katherine Duke, Louis Kavouras)

• Paul Taylor East Coast Summer Intensive - 2002 - New York City

• Erick Hawkins Summer Intensive - 2002 - San Marcos, TX

• Susan McGuire director of Taylor 2 - 2002 - Cleveland, OH

• NonSolo Danza - 2001 - Milan, Italy - Limon based

• Brad Petot (lighting designer) - 2001 - Cleveland, OH - Lighting history, technology, stage lighting, and lighting design

• Jeffrey Wirsing (costume designer) - 2000 and 2002 - Cleveland, OH - Costume history, fabrics, design and construction

• Shaw Bronner and Dana Hash (Alvin Ailey Co.) - 2000 - Cleveland, OH - Dance wellness screen, classes in Pilates, floor barre, and conditioning

• Erick Hawkins Winter Intensive - 1998 - New York City (Louis Kavouras and Cathy Ward)

• Erick Hawkins Winter Intensive - 1997 - New York City (Cathy Ward, Lucia Dlugoszewski, Kathy Ortiz, and Todd Rosenlieb)

CONFERENCES/FESTIVALS

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• International Association for Dance Medicine and Science – Cleveland, OH 2008

• Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance – 2003-Present

• American College Dance Festival – 2004-Present (1993-1998 as a student)

• Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance – Leadership Conference, Fredericksburg, TX – 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009

• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - New Orleans, LA - 2004

• National Dance Association - Pedagogy Conference - 2004 - Dallas, TX

• Texas Dance/Drill Team Educators Association Convention - 1999

MASTERCLASSES

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Kathy Dunn Hamrick, Sharon Kinney (Paul Taylor Dance Co.), Rachel Berman (Paul Taylor Dance Co.), Katherine Duke (Erick Hawkins Dance Co.), Sean Curran (Sean Curran Dance Co.), Trisha Brown, New dance group arts center, Steps on Broadway, Alvin Ailey Studio, Elizabeth Boswell/Pilates classes(Physical Mind Institute in TX), Gloria McLean (Erick Hawkins Dance Co.), Several Dancers Core, Johnson & Long Dance Company, Libby Rhodes (S.F.A. State University), Louis Kavoures (UNLV), Dance Brazil

REFERENCES

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Karen Potter

Associate Professor

Case Western Reserve University

10900 Euclid Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44106

(216) 368-1491

Christine Bergeron

Clinical Assistant Professor

Texas A&M University

Department of Health and Kinesiology

4243 TAMU

College Station, TX 77843-4243

(979) 862-5025

LeAnne Stedman-Smith

Director of Dance Program & Associate Professor

Texas State University

601 University Dr.

San Marcos, TX 78666

(512) 245-2955

Ward Wells

Director of The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts

Texas A&M University

(979) 847-ARTS [2787]

academy-arts@tamu.edu

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