KRISILYN TONY FRAZIER 

Teaching/Choreography Experience:

 

9/2009-present               Susan Vaughn Dance Studio and Academy of the Arts Dance Studio                                           Jackson, MI       

                                          Dance Instructor Competition Founder CEO

·    Educate students aged 7-18 about quality of movement, dance technique, proper initiation, and alignment of the body to gain understanding of different art forms of             dance such as modern, hip hop, technique and conditioning

·    Mentor students during stressful situations to assist in personal growth and and help them develop their artistry

• Founder of Susan Vaughn Competitive Dance team includes financial planning preparation in life skills, event coordinating, choreographing for and teaching competitive dance.

 

2010- Present                 The Factory Dance Company                                                                                                                     Ypsilanti, MI

                                          Founder and CEO

·    Organize performances, workshops and master classes focused on dance composition and dance technique

·    Provide Company members a professional level dance experience and opportunity to develop dance artistry

 

2010-Present                  Guest Choreographer and Teacher                                                                                                             Ann Arbor, Mi  Pittsburgh PA                                                                                      University of Michigan Dance Dept. and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Dance Studio               

• Dance Extension Performing Arts Center, Albright Dance Stars and KG Dynasty Dance Company

• Workshops, master classes, stretch intensives, guest choreographer and teacher, hip hop history lecture/dem

 

2009-2010                       Evolve Dance Productions Dance Company                                                                                            Pittsburgh, PA

                                         Choreographer, Dance Instructor and Communications Assistant

·    Managed workshops to expose students to fusion of hip hop and modern training and performance

·    Assisted director with marketing, staffing, and producing dance performances

 

2008-2009                      McKeesport Charter Schools                                                                                                                        Pittsburgh, PA

                                        Dance Instructor

·    Educated students in culturally responsive and high performance theories, strategies and applications in the performing arts classroom

·    Taught to multiple intelligences in order to relate to each student's individual learning style

 

Summer 2008                 New Orleans African Dance Festival                                                                                                         New Orleans, LA

                                           Dance Instructor

·    Produced intensive workshops to introduce hip hop and modern movement vocabulary and enlighten students about avant-garde dance forms

·    Presented new theories and ideas about in-class performance to develop mental mindset and physical ability, resulting in higher performance quality

 

2005-2007                      Arts in Motion Dance Studio                                                                                                                         Ann Arbor, MI

                                        Dance and Musical Theater Instructor

·    Prepared students aged 4-12 for dance performances to create a supportive outlet for self expression and a sense of purpose and direction within a safe environment

·    Educated children about quality of movement and creating self and body awareness and provided compassionate and constructive advice for personal growth and development

 

 

2003-2007                      Dance 2XS International Dance Co., University of Michigan                                                                 Ann Arbor, MI

                                         Executive Director

·    Coordinated and scheduled dance performances, produced workshops and master classes with professional dance artist, prepared and administered all business documentation, maintained professionalism and acted as a liaison between the local company and the international company

·    Gave company members the opportunity to express themselves through choreography and performance while ensuring the developmental growth of each individual company member