Madeline Kinghorn
Rossland,British Columbia
Summary
Focused and determined Dancer looking to further training in Contemporary/Modern Dance and Choreography. Has 15 years of experience performing independently as soloist and with groups as well as choreographing solos, small groups and large groups. Motivated individual with a high level of integrity, flexibility and endurance required to meet demanding expectations. Willing and excited to explore all the things that Contemporary Dance has to offer and open myself up to types of training I am not yet comfortable in.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Choreographer
Steps Dance Centre
Trail , British Columbia
09.2018 - Current
- Choreographed routines for dancers to accommodate their ability, age-range and give them a small challenge to work towards
- Help students understand rhythm, counts and quality of movement
- Used improvisation and creation techniques to develop unique and intricate choreography
- Prepared student groups for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques.
Choreographer
Trail And District Arts Council
Trail , British Columbia
04.2018 - Current
- Developed new choreography for Junior Musical Theatre Productions
- Taught new students the fundamentals of dance and rhythm
- Prepared new methods of teaching to older students who have not danced before
Dance Teacher
Steps Dane Centre
Trail , British Columbia
09.2015 - Current
- Taught Acro, Jazz and Improvisation Technique classes for young students.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
Education
High School Diploma -
J Lloyd Crowe Secondary
Trail, British Columbia06.2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Contemporary Dance
Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec04.2023
Competitive Dance
Steps Dance Centre
Trail, British ColumbiaModern Dance
1 Week Graham Technique With Kathleen Hughes
BC Provincial Festival Of The Arts04.2018
Contemporary/Ballet Intensive
Arts Umbrella International Summer Intensive
Vancouver, British Columbia08.2015
Ballet, Character, Modern Dance Intensive
Alberta Ballet Summer Intensive
Calgary, Alberta08.2014
Multiple Intensives Around BC, Alberta And Quebec
Skills
- Performance experience
- Collaborative
- Familiar with multiple Improvisation Techniques
- Can learn choreography quickly
- Open to learning anything new
Accomplishments
- Winner of Level 3 Modern category, Kootenay Festival of the Arts 2018, 2019 (Nelson/Trail, BC)
- Provincial Competitor, Modern 3 - 2018 (Victoria, BC)
-Provincial Merited Participant for Modern 2 - 2017 (Kamloops, BC)
- Multiple highest scoring solo awards for modern, contemporary and tap at various festivals and competitions throughout BC and Alberta.
- Multiple high scoring Musical Interpretation awards (Modern & Stage) at various festivals- Studio Awards every year, such as most outstanding modern, most outstanding tap, and multiple performance awards
Timeline
Choreographer
Steps Dance Centre
09.2018 - Current
Choreographer
Trail And District Arts Council
04.2018 - Current
Dance Teacher
Steps Dane Centre
09.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
J Lloyd Crowe Secondary
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Contemporary Dance
Concordia University
Competitive Dance
Steps Dance Centre
Modern Dance
1 Week Graham Technique With Kathleen Hughes
Contemporary/Ballet Intensive
Arts Umbrella International Summer Intensive
Ballet, Character, Modern Dance Intensive
Alberta Ballet Summer Intensive
Multiple Intensives Around BC, Alberta And Quebec
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