Transcript Contemporary Dance - School of Dance

Contemporary
Dance
Jenny Gray
David Riojas
Contemporary Dance Abroad
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- London Contemporary Dance School
 London Dance Website
 “Students are encouraged to engage with the
process of creating dance. We equip our
graduates with the technique, as well as the
artistic and intellectual skills, to be able not only
to contribute to their chosen art form but also to
engage with it, and explore the boundaries of
what it means to be a contemporary dance
artist. “
 Strata
Contemporary Dance Abroad
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Irish Modern Dance Theatre
 Website
 John Scott, artistic director, pioneers new expression
and promotes dialogue with international
choreographers including Meredith Monk, John
Jasperse, Thomas Lehmen, Sara Rudner, Sean Curran,
Chris Yon, Deborah Hay and Charles Atlas The work
leaves audiences thrilled and sometimes shocked playing with every theatrical and dance convention.
 Irish Modern Dance Theatre 2007 Promo
David’s Background
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Started dancing when I was 9
*Danced in High school, community college, ASU
*Take Five Dance Academy, Steppin Out Dance Center, Spot Light Dance
Center, Encore Dance Center
*Trained in jazz, tap, lyrical, Contemporary, acro, hip hop
*Theater since I was 7. Over 30 musicals, 19 theater shows
Arzoni nominated actor
*Dance professionally for the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando Florida
*Disney Dreams Come True Parade, Woodys Cowboy Camp, Beauty and
the Beast, Festival of the Lion King, Mickey Very Merry Christmas Parade
*Aladdin, Bert, many characters
*Danced for Beyonce, Miley Cyrus, High School Musical movie cast
*Contract with Disney Live to tour internationally
Jenny’s Background
• Belly Dancing since I was 9.
• I performed with a Troupe for two years (15-17).
• Performed at the Renaissance Festival and in several middle
eastern festivals.
• Dancing Ballet since I was 14.
• Performed in the Nutcracker and in Swan Lake.
• Backstage Manager in theatre in High School
• I danced for my high school, Canyon Del Oro Dance, for two
years.
• I also taught ballet to small children at the Oracle Ballet Dance
Studio.
David’s Future Goals
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Disney/ Disney Live
Broadway touring show
Perform (Theater, Dance)
PR Firm
Jenny’s Future Goals
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Study Abroad
I have been considering several options since I graduated
high school.
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Join the Air Force in Communications or Nuclear Power
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Apply to Grad School and get a Masters in Education
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Teach Dance in a high school or a middle school in
California or Texas
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Continue on with Sign Language and Dance Education
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Rejoin my Belly Dancing Troupe
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Do not want to dance professionally