Kayla Schiltgen - Curriculum Vitae
[email protected]
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Dance, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities 2005-2010. Choreography represented the U of M at North Central ACDFA. Choreography selected for ACDFA gala concert.
Modern, Improvisation, Composition: Erin Thompson, Toni Pierce-Sands, Joanie Smith, Matthew Janczewski, Paula Mann, Laura Selle Virtucio, Carl Flink
Jazz: Karla Grotting, Linda Talcott-Lee
Ballet: Tina Anderson
Dance History, Theorizing Dancing Bodies: Ananya Chatterjea
Music for Dance: Michelle Kinney
Minor in Youth Studies, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities 2005-2010. Course work: sociology, theater activities in youth work, facilitating outdoor experiences, independent study-impact of arts on youth, study abroad-leadership and social change in Northern Ireland.
Minor in Leadership, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities 2005-2010. Course work: personal leadership, leadership, you and your community, field experience, leadership for global citizenship.
TRAINING
Dance:Various studios and workshops (1989-present)
Action Theater: Sten Rudstrom
Improvisation and Composition: HIJAK
American Folk Dance: Tamarak Dance Association
Tap: Matthew Wagner, Amber Burns, Carol Halverson
Jazz: Carol Halverson, Matthew Wagner, Rebecca Katz Harwood, Amber Burns, Naomi Christenson
Hip-Hop: Stephanie Harmon
Clogging: Cheryl Keller
Swing: Steven Schiltgen
Screendance & Film: Experimental Video for Storytelling (Laleh Mehran, 2024), Screendance in the Natural Landscape (Katrina McPherson, Colin McPherson, 2023), Introduction to Screendance (Katrina McPherson, University of Utah-Graduate School, 2020), Adobe Premiere Essentials (2020-2021), Filmmaking with Your Smartphone (Nick Clausen, FilmNorth, 2019)
Theater: Jan Mandell, Meisner technique (Rylee Kuberra, 2024), Action Theater (Sten Rudstrom, 2024)
Voice: Peg Sutherland, Intro. To Voice (Univ. of Mn.)
Other: Springboard for the Arts Art-Train, meetings with Springboard for the Arts career consultants, Springboard for the Arts Work of Art Toolkit Workshops, Art Marketing (Molly Solberg), Make Public (Maria Bowler), Rug hooking (Liv Aanrud).
Bachelor of Arts in Dance, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities 2005-2010. Choreography represented the U of M at North Central ACDFA. Choreography selected for ACDFA gala concert.
Modern, Improvisation, Composition: Erin Thompson, Toni Pierce-Sands, Joanie Smith, Matthew Janczewski, Paula Mann, Laura Selle Virtucio, Carl Flink
Jazz: Karla Grotting, Linda Talcott-Lee
Ballet: Tina Anderson
Dance History, Theorizing Dancing Bodies: Ananya Chatterjea
Music for Dance: Michelle Kinney
Minor in Youth Studies, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities 2005-2010. Course work: sociology, theater activities in youth work, facilitating outdoor experiences, independent study-impact of arts on youth, study abroad-leadership and social change in Northern Ireland.
Minor in Leadership, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities 2005-2010. Course work: personal leadership, leadership, you and your community, field experience, leadership for global citizenship.
TRAINING
Dance:Various studios and workshops (1989-present)
Action Theater: Sten Rudstrom
Improvisation and Composition: HIJAK
American Folk Dance: Tamarak Dance Association
Tap: Matthew Wagner, Amber Burns, Carol Halverson
Jazz: Carol Halverson, Matthew Wagner, Rebecca Katz Harwood, Amber Burns, Naomi Christenson
Hip-Hop: Stephanie Harmon
Clogging: Cheryl Keller
Swing: Steven Schiltgen
Screendance & Film: Experimental Video for Storytelling (Laleh Mehran, 2024), Screendance in the Natural Landscape (Katrina McPherson, Colin McPherson, 2023), Introduction to Screendance (Katrina McPherson, University of Utah-Graduate School, 2020), Adobe Premiere Essentials (2020-2021), Filmmaking with Your Smartphone (Nick Clausen, FilmNorth, 2019)
Theater: Jan Mandell, Meisner technique (Rylee Kuberra, 2024), Action Theater (Sten Rudstrom, 2024)
Voice: Peg Sutherland, Intro. To Voice (Univ. of Mn.)
Other: Springboard for the Arts Art-Train, meetings with Springboard for the Arts career consultants, Springboard for the Arts Work of Art Toolkit Workshops, Art Marketing (Molly Solberg), Make Public (Maria Bowler), Rug hooking (Liv Aanrud).
SCREENDANCE FILMS (generative) (available for viewing upon request)
object permanence (screendance short, 14:33 & multi-channel video installation (durational loop)) director, cinematographer, editor, dancer, sound design. Installation: RAD Fest: Midwest Regional Alternative Dance Festival (Kalamazoo, MI, February 2025), North Shorror (Saint Louis County Depot, Duluth, MN, 2024). Short: Duluth Superior Film Festival (Duluth, MN, 2023). Walker Art Center (Mpls, MN, 2022). Online premiere (2022).
just now (series of 5 interactive screendance shorts-each under 45 seconds, solo) choreographer, dancer, cinematographer, editor, sound design. Presented via Schiltgen’s & Upstream Minnesota’s social media pages (2023).
the Is have it (screendance, solo, 08:00) choreographer, editor, sound design. End of the Road Film Festival (Ely, Mn, 2023), North Dakota Environmental Rights Film Festival (Nd, 2022), Wolf Tree Film Festival (Mi, 2022), In Shadow Screendance Festival (Portugal, 2021), International Meeting on Video-Dance & Video-Performance (Spain & France, 2021), Duluth Superior Film Festival (Duluth, Mn, 2021), DanceBARN Screendance Festival (Fergus Falls, Mn, 2021). Virtual premiere & artist chat (2021).
Long Drag (screendance, trio, 12:00) director, choreographer, cinematographer, editor. Commissioned by Rhythmically Speaking, The Cohort 20/21, The Shed at The Lab Brewery (Mpls, Mn, 2021).
with River (screendance, solo, 05:00) choreographer, dancer, editor. Inbox@Artbox (Mpls, Mn, 2020)
object permanence (screendance short, 14:33 & multi-channel video installation (durational loop)) director, cinematographer, editor, dancer, sound design. Installation: RAD Fest: Midwest Regional Alternative Dance Festival (Kalamazoo, MI, February 2025), North Shorror (Saint Louis County Depot, Duluth, MN, 2024). Short: Duluth Superior Film Festival (Duluth, MN, 2023). Walker Art Center (Mpls, MN, 2022). Online premiere (2022).
just now (series of 5 interactive screendance shorts-each under 45 seconds, solo) choreographer, dancer, cinematographer, editor, sound design. Presented via Schiltgen’s & Upstream Minnesota’s social media pages (2023).
the Is have it (screendance, solo, 08:00) choreographer, editor, sound design. End of the Road Film Festival (Ely, Mn, 2023), North Dakota Environmental Rights Film Festival (Nd, 2022), Wolf Tree Film Festival (Mi, 2022), In Shadow Screendance Festival (Portugal, 2021), International Meeting on Video-Dance & Video-Performance (Spain & France, 2021), Duluth Superior Film Festival (Duluth, Mn, 2021), DanceBARN Screendance Festival (Fergus Falls, Mn, 2021). Virtual premiere & artist chat (2021).
Long Drag (screendance, trio, 12:00) director, choreographer, cinematographer, editor. Commissioned by Rhythmically Speaking, The Cohort 20/21, The Shed at The Lab Brewery (Mpls, Mn, 2021).
with River (screendance, solo, 05:00) choreographer, dancer, editor. Inbox@Artbox (Mpls, Mn, 2020)
LIVE DANCE (generative) (video of works available upon request)
is this magic? (live dance w/screendance film projection, solo, 45:00) choreographer, dancer, video, editor, sound design. Performances followed by artist talk back. Studio 21 (Grand Marais, Mn, July 2025), Minnesota North College-Vermilion Campus (Ely, Mn, October 2025), Lagom (Two Harbors, Mn, 2024), The Lab at NorShor Theatre (Duluth, Mn, 2024), CANDY BOX Dance Festival, the Southern Theater (Minneapolis, Mn, 2024).
wednesday morning (live dance w/screendance film projection, solo, 08:00) choreographer, dancer, cinematographer, editor, sound design. Choreographers’ Evening Walker Art Center (Mpls, Mn 2024), Dances on the Lakewalk (Duluth, Mn, 2024).
recipe for something (live dance, solo, 08:20) choreographer, dancer, sound design. Choreographers’ Evening, Walker Art Center (Mpls, Mn, 2021), Dances on the Lakewalk (Duluth, Mn, 2021).
Deep Water (series of 3 works) Long Drag (screendance, trio, commissioned by Rhythmically Speaking, 15:00) choreographer, cinematographer, editing | Short Haul (live dance, group work for 5, 10:00) choreographer | Shantyman (live dance, solo, 07:00) choreographer, dancer. Rhythmically Speaking The Cohort 20/21 at The Shed at The Lab Brewery (Mpls, Mn, 2021), Good Night at the Southern Theater (Mpls, Mn, 2020), Minnesota Fringe Festival (Mpls, Mn, 2019).
Annie & Laura (live dance, solo, commissioned by writer Tina Higgins Wussow, 10:00) choreographer, dancer. Zeitgeist Theater (Duluth, Mn, 2020).
Come Go With Me (live dance, trio, 08:00) choreographer, dancer. Choreographers’ Evening Walker Art Center (Mpls, Mn, 2019), Dances at the Lake Festival (Mpls, Mn, 2019), Dances on the Lakewalk (Duluth, Mn, 2019).
Catching Up (live dance, group work for 5, commissioned by Eclectic Edge Ensemble, 10:00) First Jazz View, Tek Box (Mpls, Mn, 2017).
Those Who Eat Together (live dance, duet, 20:00) choreographer, dancer. A duet reflecting upon “family meals” & their disappearance with the hastening of daily life. Minnesota Fringe Festival (Mpls, Mn, 2012).
Spit It Out (live dance, solo, 5:00) choreographer, dancer, sound design. Explores creative pressure & expectation. Dances at the Lake Festival (Mpls, Mn, July 2012).
is this magic? (live dance w/screendance film projection, solo, 45:00) choreographer, dancer, video, editor, sound design. Performances followed by artist talk back. Studio 21 (Grand Marais, Mn, July 2025), Minnesota North College-Vermilion Campus (Ely, Mn, October 2025), Lagom (Two Harbors, Mn, 2024), The Lab at NorShor Theatre (Duluth, Mn, 2024), CANDY BOX Dance Festival, the Southern Theater (Minneapolis, Mn, 2024).
wednesday morning (live dance w/screendance film projection, solo, 08:00) choreographer, dancer, cinematographer, editor, sound design. Choreographers’ Evening Walker Art Center (Mpls, Mn 2024), Dances on the Lakewalk (Duluth, Mn, 2024).
recipe for something (live dance, solo, 08:20) choreographer, dancer, sound design. Choreographers’ Evening, Walker Art Center (Mpls, Mn, 2021), Dances on the Lakewalk (Duluth, Mn, 2021).
Deep Water (series of 3 works) Long Drag (screendance, trio, commissioned by Rhythmically Speaking, 15:00) choreographer, cinematographer, editing | Short Haul (live dance, group work for 5, 10:00) choreographer | Shantyman (live dance, solo, 07:00) choreographer, dancer. Rhythmically Speaking The Cohort 20/21 at The Shed at The Lab Brewery (Mpls, Mn, 2021), Good Night at the Southern Theater (Mpls, Mn, 2020), Minnesota Fringe Festival (Mpls, Mn, 2019).
Annie & Laura (live dance, solo, commissioned by writer Tina Higgins Wussow, 10:00) choreographer, dancer. Zeitgeist Theater (Duluth, Mn, 2020).
Come Go With Me (live dance, trio, 08:00) choreographer, dancer. Choreographers’ Evening Walker Art Center (Mpls, Mn, 2019), Dances at the Lake Festival (Mpls, Mn, 2019), Dances on the Lakewalk (Duluth, Mn, 2019).
Catching Up (live dance, group work for 5, commissioned by Eclectic Edge Ensemble, 10:00) First Jazz View, Tek Box (Mpls, Mn, 2017).
Those Who Eat Together (live dance, duet, 20:00) choreographer, dancer. A duet reflecting upon “family meals” & their disappearance with the hastening of daily life. Minnesota Fringe Festival (Mpls, Mn, 2012).
Spit It Out (live dance, solo, 5:00) choreographer, dancer, sound design. Explores creative pressure & expectation. Dances at the Lake Festival (Mpls, Mn, July 2012).
VISUAL ART (generative)
Cedar Coffee Company: 8 new works celebrating Minnesota's North Shore & favorites from the past. Cedar Coffee Company ( Two Harbors, Mn, 2025)
Tender Offerings: Visual art exhibit, community gathering & community art project. Ely Historic State Theater (Ely, Mn, 2024), Two Harbors Public Library (Two Harbors, Mn, 2023).
Cedar Coffee Company: 8 new works celebrating Minnesota's North Shore & favorites from the past. Cedar Coffee Company ( Two Harbors, Mn, 2025)
Tender Offerings: Visual art exhibit, community gathering & community art project. Ely Historic State Theater (Ely, Mn, 2024), Two Harbors Public Library (Two Harbors, Mn, 2023).
GRANTS, AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS, COMMISSIONS
2025 Minnesota State Arts Board Arts Experiences Grant
2024 (December) Arrowhead Regional Art Council Artist Equity Grant
2024 Minnesota State Arts Board Support for Creative Individuals
2024 (January) Arrowhead Regional Art Council Artist Equity Grant
2024 Commission from Zenith City Dance Collective
2023 Finalist Jerome Minnesota Film, Video & Digital Artist Development Grant
2023 Upstream Minnesota Artist Fellowship, in partnership with Springboard for the Arts
2023 Rural Futures Summit
2022 Minnesota State Arts Board Support for Creative Individuals
2022 Work selected for 50th Anniversary of Walker Art Center Choreographers’ Evening (object permanence)
2022 Commission from musician Dean Sibinski, Fold (choreography for film, solo)
2021 Work selected for Walker Art Center Choreographers’ Evening (recipe for something)
2021 Commission from Rhythmically Speaking Dance
2020 Arrowhead Regional Art Council Artist Access Grant
2020 Commission from writer Tina Higgins Wussow
2019 Work selected for Walker Art Center Choreographers’ Evening (Come Go With Me)
2017 Commission from Eclectic Edge Ensemble
2015 Sage Award - Best Performance for Lost Voices in Jazz: The Choreographers of the Minnesota Jazz Dance Company, Karla Grotting in collaboration with the Eclectic Edge Ensemble, Minnesota Sage Awards for Dance (Mpls, Mn)
2025 Minnesota State Arts Board Arts Experiences Grant
2024 (December) Arrowhead Regional Art Council Artist Equity Grant
2024 Minnesota State Arts Board Support for Creative Individuals
2024 (January) Arrowhead Regional Art Council Artist Equity Grant
2024 Commission from Zenith City Dance Collective
2023 Finalist Jerome Minnesota Film, Video & Digital Artist Development Grant
2023 Upstream Minnesota Artist Fellowship, in partnership with Springboard for the Arts
2023 Rural Futures Summit
2022 Minnesota State Arts Board Support for Creative Individuals
2022 Work selected for 50th Anniversary of Walker Art Center Choreographers’ Evening (object permanence)
2022 Commission from musician Dean Sibinski, Fold (choreography for film, solo)
2021 Work selected for Walker Art Center Choreographers’ Evening (recipe for something)
2021 Commission from Rhythmically Speaking Dance
2020 Arrowhead Regional Art Council Artist Access Grant
2020 Commission from writer Tina Higgins Wussow
2019 Work selected for Walker Art Center Choreographers’ Evening (Come Go With Me)
2017 Commission from Eclectic Edge Ensemble
2015 Sage Award - Best Performance for Lost Voices in Jazz: The Choreographers of the Minnesota Jazz Dance Company, Karla Grotting in collaboration with the Eclectic Edge Ensemble, Minnesota Sage Awards for Dance (Mpls, Mn)
WORK IN DEVELOPMENT (generative)
anemoia multi-screen screendance installation. This work considers seeing alternate realities in our memories. A derelict rural environment serves as metaphor. To be installed in vacant buildings around Two Harbors.
she thinks evil multi-screen screendance installation. Currently in research. Research funded by MSAB. This piece explores oppressive structures within our perception rendering women and nature inconspicuous.
anemoia multi-screen screendance installation. This work considers seeing alternate realities in our memories. A derelict rural environment serves as metaphor. To be installed in vacant buildings around Two Harbors.
she thinks evil multi-screen screendance installation. Currently in research. Research funded by MSAB. This piece explores oppressive structures within our perception rendering women and nature inconspicuous.
PRESS
Katya talks with interdisciplinary artist Kayla Schiltgen about her performance at Lagom by Dept.2 this week, KTWH, 2024
Local Artist Presents Experimental Dance Solo, North Shore Journal, 2024
Dance Performance at Lagom: is this magic?, Lake County Press, 2024
Coffee Conversation: “Is this Magic?” Experimental Dance Solo a the NorShor Theatre, Fox 21, 2024
‘Is This Magic’ bringing experimental dance to the NorShore for one night only, The Lift, WDIO, 2024
“is this magic?,” Good Morning Northland, WDIO, 2024
Best Bets, Duluth News Tribune, 2024, print
Coffee Conversation: “Is this Magic?” Experimental Dance Solo at the NorShor Theatre, Fox21, 2024, television
“is this magic?”, Good Morning Northland, WDIO, 2024, television
‘Is This Magic’ bringing experimental dance to the NorShor for one night only, The Lift, WDIO, 2024, television
Local Artist Holds Creative Movement Classes at Two Harbors Public Library, North Shore Journal, 2024, print
"Tender Offerings": Gathering + Art Show + Art Activity at Two Harbors Public Library, North Shore Journal, 2023, print
Local Artist Premieres New Screendance, North Shore Journal, 2022, print
What 50 years of Walker Art Center's Choreographers' Evening Means for Choreography Today, Dispatch, 2022, web
Celebrating 50 Years of Eclectic Dance at Walker Art Center, Star Tribune, 2022, print
Two Harbors Artist Showcases Dance at Walker Art Center, Duluth News Tribune, 2021, print
Schiltgen’s Screendance Goes to Film Festivals, North Shore Journal, 2021, print
Local Choreographer Presenting at Walker Art Center, North Shore Journal, 2019, print
Katya talks with interdisciplinary artist Kayla Schiltgen about her performance at Lagom by Dept.2 this week, KTWH, 2024
Local Artist Presents Experimental Dance Solo, North Shore Journal, 2024
Dance Performance at Lagom: is this magic?, Lake County Press, 2024
Coffee Conversation: “Is this Magic?” Experimental Dance Solo a the NorShor Theatre, Fox 21, 2024
‘Is This Magic’ bringing experimental dance to the NorShore for one night only, The Lift, WDIO, 2024
“is this magic?,” Good Morning Northland, WDIO, 2024
Best Bets, Duluth News Tribune, 2024, print
Coffee Conversation: “Is this Magic?” Experimental Dance Solo at the NorShor Theatre, Fox21, 2024, television
“is this magic?”, Good Morning Northland, WDIO, 2024, television
‘Is This Magic’ bringing experimental dance to the NorShor for one night only, The Lift, WDIO, 2024, television
Local Artist Holds Creative Movement Classes at Two Harbors Public Library, North Shore Journal, 2024, print
"Tender Offerings": Gathering + Art Show + Art Activity at Two Harbors Public Library, North Shore Journal, 2023, print
Local Artist Premieres New Screendance, North Shore Journal, 2022, print
What 50 years of Walker Art Center's Choreographers' Evening Means for Choreography Today, Dispatch, 2022, web
Celebrating 50 Years of Eclectic Dance at Walker Art Center, Star Tribune, 2022, print
Two Harbors Artist Showcases Dance at Walker Art Center, Duluth News Tribune, 2021, print
Schiltgen’s Screendance Goes to Film Festivals, North Shore Journal, 2021, print
Local Choreographer Presenting at Walker Art Center, North Shore Journal, 2019, print
SELECTED CONCERT DANCE PERFORMANCE (interpretive)
Dancer, music video for Dean Sibinski’s Fold, Mn (2022)
Dancer, MASKED, experimental documentary, film by Arrowhead Artist Joellyn Rock, Tweed Museum, Duluth, Mn (2021)
Dancer, Eclectic Edge Ensemble (EEE), Karis Sloss , 6 seasons (2013-2018) | 15th Anniversary Concert, works by Zoe Sealy, Danny Buraczeski, Cynthia Gutierrez-Garner, Karis Sloss, the Lab Theater, Mpls, Mn (2018) | First Jazz View, Tek Box, Mpls, Mn (2017) | Foot Flight by Night, The Lab Theater, Mpls, Mn (2017) | First Nights of a Foot Flight, The Southern Theater, Mpls, Mn (2016) | Snow Bound!, EEE with Mad Munchkin Productions, The Lab Theater, Mpls, Mn (2016) | Lost Voices in Jazz: Choreographers of the Minnesota Jazz Dance Company, EEE with Karla Grotting, work by Clarence Teeters, Jeffrey Mildenstein, William Harren, David Voss, Zoe Sealy, Danny Buraczeski, SAGE AWARD, O’Shaughnessy Theater, St. Paul, Mn (2015) | Season 11, The Lab Theater, Mpls, Mn (2014)
Dancer, Erinn Liebhard, Circulation: Connecting Through Embodying Rhythm cabaret, Patrick’s Cabaret, Minneapolis MN (2016)
Dancer, Restriction/Perfection, Becca Cerra, sculpture & dance, Tek Box, Mpls, Mn (2016)
Dancer, Alternative Motion Project, Kristin Howe & Joanna Lees, 4 seasons (2012-2015) | Amp 4, The Lab Theater, Mpls, Mn (2015) | Amp 3, The Southern Theater, Mpls, Mn (2014) | Amp 2, The Southern Theater, Mpls, Mn (2013) | Amp 1, Old Arizona, Mpls, Mn (2012)
Dancer, Timetrack Productions, Paula Mann |Here and After, Tek Box, Mpls Mn (2012) | Oh, the Humanity, Red Eye Theater (2011) | I Love Tomorrow, Apprentice (2009)
Dancer, Kinetic Evolutions, Sarah LaRose Holland, 3 seasons (2009-2011)
Dancer, music video for Dean Sibinski’s Fold, Mn (2022)
Dancer, MASKED, experimental documentary, film by Arrowhead Artist Joellyn Rock, Tweed Museum, Duluth, Mn (2021)
Dancer, Eclectic Edge Ensemble (EEE), Karis Sloss , 6 seasons (2013-2018) | 15th Anniversary Concert, works by Zoe Sealy, Danny Buraczeski, Cynthia Gutierrez-Garner, Karis Sloss, the Lab Theater, Mpls, Mn (2018) | First Jazz View, Tek Box, Mpls, Mn (2017) | Foot Flight by Night, The Lab Theater, Mpls, Mn (2017) | First Nights of a Foot Flight, The Southern Theater, Mpls, Mn (2016) | Snow Bound!, EEE with Mad Munchkin Productions, The Lab Theater, Mpls, Mn (2016) | Lost Voices in Jazz: Choreographers of the Minnesota Jazz Dance Company, EEE with Karla Grotting, work by Clarence Teeters, Jeffrey Mildenstein, William Harren, David Voss, Zoe Sealy, Danny Buraczeski, SAGE AWARD, O’Shaughnessy Theater, St. Paul, Mn (2015) | Season 11, The Lab Theater, Mpls, Mn (2014)
Dancer, Erinn Liebhard, Circulation: Connecting Through Embodying Rhythm cabaret, Patrick’s Cabaret, Minneapolis MN (2016)
Dancer, Restriction/Perfection, Becca Cerra, sculpture & dance, Tek Box, Mpls, Mn (2016)
Dancer, Alternative Motion Project, Kristin Howe & Joanna Lees, 4 seasons (2012-2015) | Amp 4, The Lab Theater, Mpls, Mn (2015) | Amp 3, The Southern Theater, Mpls, Mn (2014) | Amp 2, The Southern Theater, Mpls, Mn (2013) | Amp 1, Old Arizona, Mpls, Mn (2012)
Dancer, Timetrack Productions, Paula Mann |Here and After, Tek Box, Mpls Mn (2012) | Oh, the Humanity, Red Eye Theater (2011) | I Love Tomorrow, Apprentice (2009)
Dancer, Kinetic Evolutions, Sarah LaRose Holland, 3 seasons (2009-2011)
SELECTED THEATER CHOREOGRAPHY & DIRECTION (interpretive)
RENT, Choreographer, Zeitgeist Theater (upcoming Summer 2025)
The Little Match Girl, Choreographer, Borealis Chamber Artists (2025)
Legally Blonde, Choreographer, White Bear Lake Area HS (2024)
Chicago, Choreographer, White Bear Lake Area HS (2023)
Tuesdays with Morrie, Director, Boat Club Productions, Duluth, Mn (2022)
Aida, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Area HS (2019)
Mamma Mia, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Area HS (2018)
Addams Family, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, Park HS, Mn (2017)
Footloose, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2017)
Mary Poppins, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Areas HS, Mn (2016)
Little Mermaid, Choreographer, Rosetown Playhouse, St. Paul, Mn (2016)
Oklahoma, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, Park HS, Mn (2015)
Nice Work if You Can Get It, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2015)
Three Canterbury Tales, Director, Section Finalist, Mahtomedi HS, Mn (2015)
Once Upon a Mattress, Director and Choreographer, Mahtomedi HS, Mn (2014)
Cinderella, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, Park HS (2014)
Bye Bye Birdie, Director and Choreographer, Mahtomedi HS, Mn (2014)
Big Bad Musical, Director and Choreographer, Andersen Elementary, Mn (2014)
Big Bad Musical, Director and Choreographer, Ashland Productions, Mn (2014)
Addams Family, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Areas HS, Mn (2014)
A Bright Clear Sky, Director, Mahtomedi HS, Mn (2013)
Treasure Island, Director, Mahtomedi HS, Mn (2013)
Hello Dolly, Choreographer, Rosetown Playhouse, St. Paul, Mn (2013)
Annie, Choreographer, Math and Science Academy, Mn (2013)
Legally Blonde, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, Park HS, Mn (2013)
Aladdin Jr., Choreographer, Mahtomedi Middle School, Mn (2013)
Once Upon a Mattress, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2013)
Wonderland, Director, Choreographer, Costumer, Andersen Elementary, Mn (2013)
Wonderland, Director, Choreographer, Costumer, Ashland Productions, Mn (2013)
Wonderfultown, Choreographer, Mahtomedi HS, Mn (2012)
Annie, Choreographer, Rosetown Playhouse, St. Paul, Mn (2012)
Damn Yankees, Choreographer, worked with Chrissy Fournier to stage original Fosse choreography of Whatever Lola Wants, Ashland Productions, Maplewood, Mn (2012)
Once Upon a Mattress, Choreography, Park HS, Mn (2012)
Pirates!, Director and Choreographer, Matoska International, Mn (2012)
Pirates!, Director and Choreographer, Oneka Elementary, Mn (2012)
Pirates!, Director and Choreographer, Ashland Productions, Mn (2012)
Anything Goes, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2012)
Joseph and The Technicolor Dreamcoat, Choreographer, Ashland Productions, Maplewood, Mn (2011)
Godspell, Choreographer, Ashland Productions, Maplewood, Mn (2011)
Fiddler On the Roof, Choreographer, Rosetown Playhouse, St. Paul, Mn (2011)
Five Flags, Director, Washington County 4-H, Mn (2011)
Blood Brothers, Choreographer, Park HS, Mn (2011)
Hansel and Gretel, Director and Choreographer, Matoska International, Mn (2011)
Hansel and Gretel, Director and Choreographer, Oneka Elementary Cast, Mn (2011)
Hansel and Gretel, Director and Choreographer, Ashland Productions, Mn (2011)
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2011)
Cats, Choreographer, Ashland Productions, Maplewood, Mn (2011)
Die Fledermaus, Choreographer, University of Minnesota Opera, Mn (2011)
Something’s Afoot, Choreographer, Lakeshore Players, White Bear Lake, Mn (2011)
Footloose, Choreographer, Ashland Productions, Mn (2010)
Footloose, Choreographer, Math and Science Academy Cast, Mn (2010)
Children of Eden, Choreographer, Ashland Productions, Maplewood, Mn (2010)
Burger Buddy, Director, Washington County 4-H, Mn (2010)
West Side Story, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2010)
Sound of Music, Choreographer, Lakeshore Players, White Bear Lake, Mn (2010)
Beauty and the Beast, Choreographer, Columbia Heights High School, Mn (2010)
Elmer Gantry, Choreographer, Regional Premier, University of Minnesota Opera, Mn (2010)
Pied Piper, Director and Choreographer, Oneka Elementary Cast, Mn (2010)
Bye Bye Birdie, Choreographer, Ashland Productions, Maplewood, Mn (2010)
Christmas Carol, Choreographer, Rosetown Playhouse, Roseville, Mn (2009)
Thumbs Up, Director, Washington County 4-H, Mn (2009)
Oliver, Choreographer, Rosetown Playhouse, Roseville, Mn (2009)
Magic Flute, Choreographer, University of Minnesota Opera, Mn (2009)
Wizard of Oz, Choreographer, Park HS, Mn (2009)
Urinetown, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2009)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Choreographer, Farnsworth Elementary, Mn (2009)
Santa Clause, Choreographer, Rosetown Playhouse, Roseville, Mn (2008)
Robots Rebooted, Director, Washington County 4-H, Mn (2008)
Music Man, Choreographer, Rosetown Playhouse, Roseville, Mn (2008)
Jesus Christ Superstar, Choreographer, Park HS, Mn (2008)
Beauty and the Beast, Choreographer, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2008)
Oklahoma, Choreographer, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2008)
Guys and Dolls, Choreographer, Tartan HS, Mn (2008)
Circus Prom, Direction, Washington County 4-H, Mn (2007)
Grease, Choreographer, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2007)
RENT, Choreographer, Zeitgeist Theater (upcoming Summer 2025)
The Little Match Girl, Choreographer, Borealis Chamber Artists (2025)
Legally Blonde, Choreographer, White Bear Lake Area HS (2024)
Chicago, Choreographer, White Bear Lake Area HS (2023)
Tuesdays with Morrie, Director, Boat Club Productions, Duluth, Mn (2022)
Aida, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Area HS (2019)
Mamma Mia, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Area HS (2018)
Addams Family, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, Park HS, Mn (2017)
Footloose, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2017)
Mary Poppins, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Areas HS, Mn (2016)
Little Mermaid, Choreographer, Rosetown Playhouse, St. Paul, Mn (2016)
Oklahoma, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, Park HS, Mn (2015)
Nice Work if You Can Get It, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2015)
Three Canterbury Tales, Director, Section Finalist, Mahtomedi HS, Mn (2015)
Once Upon a Mattress, Director and Choreographer, Mahtomedi HS, Mn (2014)
Cinderella, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, Park HS (2014)
Bye Bye Birdie, Director and Choreographer, Mahtomedi HS, Mn (2014)
Big Bad Musical, Director and Choreographer, Andersen Elementary, Mn (2014)
Big Bad Musical, Director and Choreographer, Ashland Productions, Mn (2014)
Addams Family, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Areas HS, Mn (2014)
A Bright Clear Sky, Director, Mahtomedi HS, Mn (2013)
Treasure Island, Director, Mahtomedi HS, Mn (2013)
Hello Dolly, Choreographer, Rosetown Playhouse, St. Paul, Mn (2013)
Annie, Choreographer, Math and Science Academy, Mn (2013)
Legally Blonde, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, Park HS, Mn (2013)
Aladdin Jr., Choreographer, Mahtomedi Middle School, Mn (2013)
Once Upon a Mattress, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2013)
Wonderland, Director, Choreographer, Costumer, Andersen Elementary, Mn (2013)
Wonderland, Director, Choreographer, Costumer, Ashland Productions, Mn (2013)
Wonderfultown, Choreographer, Mahtomedi HS, Mn (2012)
Annie, Choreographer, Rosetown Playhouse, St. Paul, Mn (2012)
Damn Yankees, Choreographer, worked with Chrissy Fournier to stage original Fosse choreography of Whatever Lola Wants, Ashland Productions, Maplewood, Mn (2012)
Once Upon a Mattress, Choreography, Park HS, Mn (2012)
Pirates!, Director and Choreographer, Matoska International, Mn (2012)
Pirates!, Director and Choreographer, Oneka Elementary, Mn (2012)
Pirates!, Director and Choreographer, Ashland Productions, Mn (2012)
Anything Goes, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2012)
Joseph and The Technicolor Dreamcoat, Choreographer, Ashland Productions, Maplewood, Mn (2011)
Godspell, Choreographer, Ashland Productions, Maplewood, Mn (2011)
Fiddler On the Roof, Choreographer, Rosetown Playhouse, St. Paul, Mn (2011)
Five Flags, Director, Washington County 4-H, Mn (2011)
Blood Brothers, Choreographer, Park HS, Mn (2011)
Hansel and Gretel, Director and Choreographer, Matoska International, Mn (2011)
Hansel and Gretel, Director and Choreographer, Oneka Elementary Cast, Mn (2011)
Hansel and Gretel, Director and Choreographer, Ashland Productions, Mn (2011)
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2011)
Cats, Choreographer, Ashland Productions, Maplewood, Mn (2011)
Die Fledermaus, Choreographer, University of Minnesota Opera, Mn (2011)
Something’s Afoot, Choreographer, Lakeshore Players, White Bear Lake, Mn (2011)
Footloose, Choreographer, Ashland Productions, Mn (2010)
Footloose, Choreographer, Math and Science Academy Cast, Mn (2010)
Children of Eden, Choreographer, Ashland Productions, Maplewood, Mn (2010)
Burger Buddy, Director, Washington County 4-H, Mn (2010)
West Side Story, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2010)
Sound of Music, Choreographer, Lakeshore Players, White Bear Lake, Mn (2010)
Beauty and the Beast, Choreographer, Columbia Heights High School, Mn (2010)
Elmer Gantry, Choreographer, Regional Premier, University of Minnesota Opera, Mn (2010)
Pied Piper, Director and Choreographer, Oneka Elementary Cast, Mn (2010)
Bye Bye Birdie, Choreographer, Ashland Productions, Maplewood, Mn (2010)
Christmas Carol, Choreographer, Rosetown Playhouse, Roseville, Mn (2009)
Thumbs Up, Director, Washington County 4-H, Mn (2009)
Oliver, Choreographer, Rosetown Playhouse, Roseville, Mn (2009)
Magic Flute, Choreographer, University of Minnesota Opera, Mn (2009)
Wizard of Oz, Choreographer, Park HS, Mn (2009)
Urinetown, Choreographer, Spotlight Award Winner, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2009)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Choreographer, Farnsworth Elementary, Mn (2009)
Santa Clause, Choreographer, Rosetown Playhouse, Roseville, Mn (2008)
Robots Rebooted, Director, Washington County 4-H, Mn (2008)
Music Man, Choreographer, Rosetown Playhouse, Roseville, Mn (2008)
Jesus Christ Superstar, Choreographer, Park HS, Mn (2008)
Beauty and the Beast, Choreographer, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2008)
Oklahoma, Choreographer, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2008)
Guys and Dolls, Choreographer, Tartan HS, Mn (2008)
Circus Prom, Direction, Washington County 4-H, Mn (2007)
Grease, Choreographer, White Bear Lake Area HS, Mn (2007)
SELECTED THEATER PERFORMANCE (interpretive)
Every Brilliant Thing, Narrator, Duluth Playhouse (Duluth, Mn)
Glass Menagerie, Laura, Duluth Playhouse (Duluth, Mn)
Smokey Joe's Cafe, ensemble, Duluth Playhouse (Duluth, Mn)
Foot Flight By Night (a retelling of a Midsummer Night’s Dream), Peter Quince, dancer (Twin Cities, Mn)
Snow Bound! (puppetry & dance), puppeteer, dance ensemble (Twin Cities, Mn)
Urinetown, featured dancer, ensemble, dance captain (Twin Cities, Mn)
West Side Story, featured dancer, dance captain (Twin Cities, Mn)
Le Renard (opera), cat (Twin Cities, Mn)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, ensemble, dance captain (Twin Cities, Mn)
The Wiz, Ozian #1, winkie, tornado, ensemble (Twin Cities, Mn)
Jesus Christ Superstar, featured dancer, ensemble (Twin Cities, Mn)
Seven Deadly Sins (opera), ensemble (Twin Cities, Mn)
Footloose, ensemble (Twin Cities, Mn)
Every Brilliant Thing, Narrator, Duluth Playhouse (Duluth, Mn)
Glass Menagerie, Laura, Duluth Playhouse (Duluth, Mn)
Smokey Joe's Cafe, ensemble, Duluth Playhouse (Duluth, Mn)
Foot Flight By Night (a retelling of a Midsummer Night’s Dream), Peter Quince, dancer (Twin Cities, Mn)
Snow Bound! (puppetry & dance), puppeteer, dance ensemble (Twin Cities, Mn)
Urinetown, featured dancer, ensemble, dance captain (Twin Cities, Mn)
West Side Story, featured dancer, dance captain (Twin Cities, Mn)
Le Renard (opera), cat (Twin Cities, Mn)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, ensemble, dance captain (Twin Cities, Mn)
The Wiz, Ozian #1, winkie, tornado, ensemble (Twin Cities, Mn)
Jesus Christ Superstar, featured dancer, ensemble (Twin Cities, Mn)
Seven Deadly Sins (opera), ensemble (Twin Cities, Mn)
Footloose, ensemble (Twin Cities, Mn)
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Trip the Light Arts, Artistic Director, Business Owner (2013-2016)
Teaching dance classes and private lessons for beginner students, procuring studio space, producing student showcase, bookkeeping, marketing.
Mahtomedi High School Theater Director (2013-2015)
Artistic direction for full season which included 3 theatrical productions and a fundraiser. Producing shows, organizing volunteers, working with technical staff, direction, choreography, marketing, working with student directors.
Youth Program Coordinator, Choreographer, Director, Ashland Productions (2011-2014)
Choreography, direction, developing youth programs, planning and directing summer theater camps, develop and launch youth leadership group.
Education Director, Youth Performance Company (2010-2011)
Organizing classes, hiring staff, teaching theater and dance classes, facilitate in school residencies.
Arts-In Program Director, Washington County 4-H (2007-2011)
Program development, direction, choreography, training youth directors, facilitate devising sessions with youth, hire production staff, lead production team.
Trip the Light Arts, Artistic Director, Business Owner (2013-2016)
Teaching dance classes and private lessons for beginner students, procuring studio space, producing student showcase, bookkeeping, marketing.
Mahtomedi High School Theater Director (2013-2015)
Artistic direction for full season which included 3 theatrical productions and a fundraiser. Producing shows, organizing volunteers, working with technical staff, direction, choreography, marketing, working with student directors.
Youth Program Coordinator, Choreographer, Director, Ashland Productions (2011-2014)
Choreography, direction, developing youth programs, planning and directing summer theater camps, develop and launch youth leadership group.
Education Director, Youth Performance Company (2010-2011)
Organizing classes, hiring staff, teaching theater and dance classes, facilitate in school residencies.
Arts-In Program Director, Washington County 4-H (2007-2011)
Program development, direction, choreography, training youth directors, facilitate devising sessions with youth, hire production staff, lead production team.
RELEVANT SERVICE
Two Harbors + Duluth Creative Cohort, Facilitator, current
Friends of the Waterfront, Creative Documentation, current
Freshwater Dance Collective, Creative Documentation, 2023
Two Harbors Arts, Board Member, 2022-current
Duluth Dance Co-op, Teacher, 2018-2020
Two Harbors + Duluth Creative Cohort, Facilitator, current
Friends of the Waterfront, Creative Documentation, current
Freshwater Dance Collective, Creative Documentation, 2023
Two Harbors Arts, Board Member, 2022-current
Duluth Dance Co-op, Teacher, 2018-2020
SPECIAL SKILLS
working with ages 2-90, working with first time movers, working with large groups, leading a production team, devising, communication, collaboration, improvisation, costuming, puppet construction, sound design, videography, film editing, puppetry, utilizing a small budget, wide variety of dance styles, event organization
working with ages 2-90, working with first time movers, working with large groups, leading a production team, devising, communication, collaboration, improvisation, costuming, puppet construction, sound design, videography, film editing, puppetry, utilizing a small budget, wide variety of dance styles, event organization
