Experience Summary
Ms. Katrina has been dancing for eleven years. She has training in numerous dance styles including jazz, hip hop, modern, contemporary, dance improvisation, ballet, and tap. She is a member of the International Somatic Movement Education & Therapy Association (ISMETA). Her teaching credentials include experience with elementary to university students, and her approach focuses on balancing high quality dance training with creative expression. Always continuing to sharpen her skills, she recently completed intensive training in NYC at the prestigious Mark Morris Dance School, Peridance Capezio Center, and Dance New Amsterdam. Katrina is an energetic instructor who is committed to promoting dance education as an art form and tool for success.
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Offstage, Katrina has experience in video editing and art administration.
Skills:
• Proficient in Mac and PC environments, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, iDVD, Windows Movie Maker
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Soundtrack Pro
• MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel, iCal, Google apps Docs and Calendar, Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo, and Youtube
• Experience operating Sony PD 150 miniDV 3 chip, Canon XH-A1 HiDef, Canon XL-1, and Canon ZR
Camcorders
| Ballet |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Specialize in teaching pre-ballet or ballet basics which includes head, arm, and feet positions as well as adagio, allegro, and traveling sequences. |
| Creative Arts |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Uncover the possibilities! Dance improvisation that encourages students to explore their movement capacity. Features guided imagery with a clear directive such as external focus, shape, space, or internal awareness. |
| Jazz Dancing |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Instruction focuses on jazz basics such as correct alignment, isolation of body parts, and musicality. Intermediate/Advanced movers will explore turns, jumps, and floor work related to the jazz genre. Features choreography and performance to amazing music! |