Music and Dance

Music

I play multiple instruments and have played solo and with other musicians. I have experience in arranging music for small groups and solo performance, and I have composed for small groups and large ensembles.

Instruments:

Vocalist (mezzo soprano, trained)
Violin (particularly Irish fiddle)
Piano
Guitar
Mandolin
Bass guitar
Ukulele
Basic percussion (tambourine, djembe, cajon, bodhran, basic toned percussion, etc.)

I pick up melodies, harmonies, chord progressions, and rhythms quickly.

Dance

I trained primarily in classical ballet from ages 3-18 and PASCP Nittany Ballet under artistic directors Rebecca Maciejczyk and Connor Killian Weigand. I continued dancing through college, and I currently teach dance to ages 3-12 with a range of experience in a wide range of styles.

Style experience:

Classical ballet (including pointe)
Contemporary ballet
Modern
Jazz
Tap
Character dance
Chinese dance
Traditional Hula

I have experience working with props such as fans, silk, and ribbons, and dancing in heels.

Dance CV

mrv_dance_resume_updated_01-14-2022.pdf