Work
Courtney Darlington
698 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10025
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Education
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va. � B.F.A Dance and Choreography. Minor in Business.
2009-2013
Studied under Scott Putman, Courtney Harris, Autumn Waddell, Judy Steel, Martha Curtis, Melanie Richards, and Eric Rivera.
Performed in works by Judy Steel, Scott Putman, Dawn Marie Bazemore, and Autumn Waddell.
University of South Florida: Dance in Paris Semester Program. Paris, France.
January 2016 - May 2016
Under the direction of Michael Foley. Teachers included Nathalie Pubellier, Wanjiru Kamuyu, Julien Desplantez, and Clint Lutes.
Summer Study Doug Varone and Dancers Workshop, Bates Dance Festival, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Backstage Manager, Beyond The Stars Dance Competition. Touring.
January 2019-Present.
Maintain competition schedule, check-in kids backstage, helped to provide a positive experience for kids, parents and teachers.
Usher, Jujamcyn. New York, NY..
September 2018-Present
Greet patrons. Show patrons to their seats. Help in overall Guest Experience during Broadway shows.
Customer Service Associate, Quick Cryo. TriBeca, NY.
May 2018-Present
Greet Customers, Take Blood Pressure, Perform Cryotherapy, Give Facials.
Barista/Server , Old Town Dolci Gelati Cafe. Alexandria, Va.
May 2017 -May 2018
Serve Customers, Maintain upkeep of cafe.
Dance Teacher, Chris Collins Dance Studio. Alexandria, Va.
May 2017-May 2018
Taught kids ages 5 to 18 in styles such as contemporary, jazz, improvisation, and ballet
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Certifications
ACE Group Fitness
Certification
NETA Pilates Mat Specialty Certification
Adult and Infant CPR/AED
First Aid
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dancer, Kennedy Center, Washington D.C. � Local Dance Commissioning Project.
May 2017- September 2017
�When Snails Collide� Choreographed by Kyoko Ruch.
Rehearsal Director, VCU Dance NOW, Richmond,Va. ��Las Almas Perdidas� Choreographed by Eric Rivera.
August 2017-Present
Dancer, Recreative Spaces, Maryland.
June 2017
20 Rue Jacob. Directed by Charli Brissey and Courtney Harris.
AWARDS/HONORS
Summer 2017-Senior Capstone Choreography entitled �Disparity� was chosen to be presented at JACOB�S PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL as part of the Inside/Out: ACDA Highlights.
2017- Recipient of the �Outstanding Choreography� Award for VCU Dance.
2015- School of the Arts Dean�s Scholarship Recipient
Courtney Darlington
698 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10025
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Education
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va. � B.F.A Dance and Choreography. Minor in Business.
2009-2013
Studied under Scott Putman, Courtney Harris, Autumn Waddell, Judy Steel, Martha Curtis, Melanie Richards, and Eric Rivera.
Performed in works by Judy Steel, Scott Putman, Dawn Marie Bazemore, and Autumn Waddell.
University of South Florida: Dance in Paris Semester Program. Paris, France.
January 2016 - May 2016
Under the direction of Michael Foley. Teachers included Nathalie Pubellier, Wanjiru Kamuyu, Julien Desplantez, and Clint Lutes.
Summer Study Doug Varone and Dancers Workshop, Bates Dance Festival, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Backstage Manager, Beyond The Stars Dance Competition. Touring.
January 2019-Present.
Maintain competition schedule, check-in kids backstage, helped to provide a positive experience for kids, parents and teachers.
Usher, Jujamcyn. New York, NY..
September 2018-Present
Greet patrons. Show patrons to their seats. Help in overall Guest Experience during Broadway shows.
Customer Service Associate, Quick Cryo. TriBeca, NY.
May 2018-Present
Greet Customers, Take Blood Pressure, Perform Cryotherapy, Give Facials.
Barista/Server , Old Town Dolci Gelati Cafe. Alexandria, Va.
May 2017 -May 2018
Serve Customers, Maintain upkeep of cafe.
Dance Teacher, Chris Collins Dance Studio. Alexandria, Va.
May 2017-May 2018
Taught kids ages 5 to 18 in styles such as contemporary, jazz, improvisation, and ballet
.
Certifications
ACE Group Fitness
Certification
NETA Pilates Mat Specialty Certification
Adult and Infant CPR/AED
First Aid
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dancer, Kennedy Center, Washington D.C. � Local Dance Commissioning Project.
May 2017- September 2017
�When Snails Collide� Choreographed by Kyoko Ruch.
Rehearsal Director, VCU Dance NOW, Richmond,Va. ��Las Almas Perdidas� Choreographed by Eric Rivera.
August 2017-Present
Dancer, Recreative Spaces, Maryland.
June 2017
20 Rue Jacob. Directed by Charli Brissey and Courtney Harris.
AWARDS/HONORS
Summer 2017-Senior Capstone Choreography entitled �Disparity� was chosen to be presented at JACOB�S PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL as part of the Inside/Out: ACDA Highlights.
2017- Recipient of the �Outstanding Choreography� Award for VCU Dance.
2015- School of the Arts Dean�s Scholarship Recipient