PATRICIA A.

DURHAM

Austin, Texas 78750 Phone: 512.618.7628 Email: trish.ann.durham@gmail.com

DANCE EDUCATOR/CHOREOGRAPHER
Creative and highly-motivated professional with 5+ years of experience in dance teaching
and choreography with both public schools and competitive studios, committed to improve
students dance ability and expertise. Compassionate and focused teacher who consistently
exhibiting high ethics, competence and confidence to effectively instill instilling selfdiscipline, confidence, respect, determination, and creativity. Recognized for personal
commitment to outstanding professional performance and impacting students in a positive
way.
Possess
strong
movement
and
ability
in
movement
improvisation,
contemporary/modern, ballet, lyrical, jazz, broadway jazz, tap, hiphop, novelty, prop,
military, pep rally, and beyond.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Leadership Skills: Proven leadership in leading teams, orchestrating implementation

of classroom management policies, while promoting teamwork to achieve goals and
objectives

Communication Skills: Experience in public speaking and presentation; communicate

and establish positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues

Management Skills: Proficient in fund raising and account management;

knowledgeable of management principles involved in strategic planning, resource
allocation, and coordination of diverse people and resources

Technical Skills: Utilize SoundWave, Audacity and WavePad; adept with social media
including Twitter, LinkedIn, Vine, Instagram and Facebook; computer proficiency includes
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Macintosh and PC)

TEACHING & CHOREOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE

Dance Teacher Dance Unlimited

Buda, TX

2014-Present

Directed 5 competition teams of 60+ students for 4 annual competitions and numerous
showcases/performances

Trained and mentored competition and recreational classes; ensured the enhancement
of quality and technique in various ways, one being creating private YouTube channel,
enabling students and parents to view all routines and technical skills in order to promote
self-evaluation among and motivation for improvement

Accompanied students to various events, competitions, workshops, outside classes, and

other related activities

Prepared curriculum and lesson plans, and documented all formations, choreography
and music charts

Silver Dancer Spurs Sports & Entertainment

San Antonio, TX

2013-Present

Actively served as a Media Representative and Ambassador for a World Champion NBA
team and organization

Successfully performed for 18.5K fans at 41 regular season games and 15 playoff
games

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PATRICIA A. DURHAM

512.618.7628 trish.durham@utexas.edu

Selected as one of three technical dancers for special routines featuring pointe and
other advanced choreography; also asked to hold extra classes and lead technique for
teammates struggling with routines

Obtained extraordinary opportunity to serve San Antonio community through Silver &
Black Give Back events

Member/Choreographer University of Texas Dance Team

Austin, TX

2010-2013

Developed an organization that successfully united various performing arts into one
performance venue biannually

Veteran Instructor Half-Time Entertainment (HTE), TX

2012-2013

Member of the first team in history to qualify in NDA National Finals

Led master classes and technique practices, and choreographed routines for various
performances and competitions

Founder Texas Talent

Austin, TX

2010-2013

Managed high school drill team students across Texas in leadership training, and
provided dance instruction through rigorous technique and choreography courses

Dance Instructor and Choreographer Shock Dance Center

Kyle, TX

2009-2011

Choreographed pieces for competitions, local performances as well as recitals, and

ensured progress of students

Planned and orchestrated implementation of classroom management and discipline

policies

Administrative and Leadership Experience:

Senior Team Leader: Target (Store #1354), San Antonio, TX (2013-2015); Club
Accountant/Administrative Coordinator: River Place Country Club, San Antonio, TX
(Jun-Oct 2013); Administrative Assistant: Young Life
Austin, TX (2011-2013). Possess
extensive experience and training in crisis management, team leadership, and
performance management. Successfully supervised and led team of more than 150+
people, making team as #1 in district based on sales metric. Promoted in first 6 months to
Senior Guest Service Team Leader

EDUCATION & TRAINING

The University of Texas at Austin, 2013

Bachelor of Arts in Dance - Department of Theatre and Dance
Business Foundations Program Certificate - McCombs School of Business
Terry Foundation, 2009-2013
Full, four-year Academic Scholarship
Texas Teachers Alternative Certification Program: Certified in 179: Dance 8-12,
completed observation hours, currently in pursuit of completing requirements by March
28th to obtain probationary certification
CPR Certification
Continuing Education: Dance Makers Teaching Workshop, San Antonio TX, 2014;
Tremaine Convention Teaching Workshop, Austin, TX, 2014; Texas Dance Educators
Association (TDEA) Convention, 2013

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