Courtney Davis
Kansas City
Summary
Passionate Ballet Teacher with a knack for maximizing productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Skilled in classical ballet technique, choreography creation, and student performance evaluation. Excel at communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring students of all levels achieve their full potential.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Ballet Instructor
Premiere Dance and Performing Arts
Bonner Springs
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Ballet intructor Levels 1-4, pre pointe, and Pointe
Ballet Instructor
Kansas City Ballet School
08.2017 - 12.2022
- Teaching the KCB syllabus for levels 1 through 4.
- Choreography for Spring performances.
- Administration part time
- Developed ballet lesson plans tailored to diverse student skill levels.
- Instructed ballet classes focusing on technique and artistic expression.
- Guided students in performance preparation for showcases and recitals.
- Evaluated student progress and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Planned and choreographed original ballet pieces for performance.
- Enforced rules regarding appropriate attire during classes or performances.
Dance Instructor
Legacy School of the Arts
08.2008 - 07.2017
- Teaching Pre ballet, Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap to ages 3-18.
Professional Dancer
Charleston Ballet Theater
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Cinderella, The Nutcracker Suite, Carmin, Bolero, Off the Cuff, Serenade and Rocky Horror Picture Show
Trainee
Ballet Austin
01.2002 - 12.2003
- The Nutracker Suite, and Carnival of the Animals
Student Apprentice
Kansas City Ballet
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Sleeping Beauty, The Nutracker Suite by Todd Bolender, Carmina Burana
Education
Olathe East High School
Olathe, KSSkills
- Ballet
- Pointe
- Jazz
- Tap
- Adaptive Dance
Training
- Charleston Ballet Theater, 2003-2005
- Ballet Austin Academy, 2002-2003
- Kansas City Ballet School, 2001-2002
- The Harid Conservatory, 2000-2001
- Pacific Northwest Ballet School, Summers '99 and '00
- The Harid Conservatory summer program, '00
- The Harid Conservatory Year round program 2000-2001
- Ballet Met summer program, '98
- Somerset Ballet Center, 1998-2000
References
- Maura Landers, Former Owner and Director, Legacy School of the Arts: 913- 486-4611
- Debbie Jacobs, former co worker at KCBS and Legacy School of the Arts: 913-645-1888
Professional Dance Experience
- Charleston Ballet Theater, 2003-2005, Cinderella, The Nutcracker Suite, Carmin, Bolero, Off the Cuff, Serenade, Rocky Horror Picture Show
- Ballet Austin, 2002-2003, The Nutcracker Suite, Carnival of the Animals
- Kansas City Ballet, 2001-2002, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker Suite by Todd Bolender, Carmina Burana
Timeline
Ballet Instructor
Premiere Dance and Performing Arts
08.2022 - 08.2024
Ballet Instructor
Kansas City Ballet School
08.2017 - 12.2022
Dance Instructor
Legacy School of the Arts
08.2008 - 07.2017
Professional Dancer
Charleston Ballet Theater
01.2003 - 12.2005
Trainee
Ballet Austin
01.2002 - 12.2003
Student Apprentice
Kansas City Ballet
01.2001 - 12.2002
Olathe East High School