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Ryann Smith

@ryannsmith

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I am an experienced dance instructor, choreographer, and youth mentor.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles in dance instruction and choreography where I can lead rehearsals, develop youth programs, foster inclusive community, and grow in leadership and curriculum design.

I am a dance instructor and choreographer with experience managing talent and producing rehearsals for large events; I currently manage the talent portion of Gearfest, coordinate rehearsal schedules, and oversee roughly 100 performers while teaching community classes and summer intensives.

I teach ballet, contemporary, jazz, lyrical and hip hop to students from elementary learners to intensive trainees, prioritizing safe, inclusive spaces and community building. I study at the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance at the University of Southern California and bring leadership, organization and a student-focused approach to every role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Dance Instructor/Choreographer

Current

Divas of Compton

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Taught dance styles such as ballet, jazz technique, and majorette style to 35 underrepresented girls in the community. Facilitated a safe and supportive environment for all participants.

Dance Instruction Ballet Majorette Community Engagement Youth Development

Current

Talent Scout/Manager/Choreographer

Current

Gearfest Music Festival

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years)

Managed the talent portion of the Gearfest Music Festival, planning and coordinating rehearsal schedules. Delivered all communications regarding tentative rehearsal times and scheduling, managing an average of 100 talents.

Talent Management Event Planning Scheduling Communication Team Leadership

Current

Teaching Artist

Current

USC Kaufman Connections

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Taught fundamentals in hip-hop to 20 local elementary students, facilitating a safe environment for underrepresented kids. Fostered community building through dance activities and workshops.

Dance Instruction Community Building Facilitation Safe Environment Creation

Guest Dance Instructor

Fancy Dancer Summer Camp

Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 (1 month)

Taught various dance styles including ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop, along with conditioning and intense stretch classes for an annual summer intensive. Trained 52 students through daily, two-hour intensive dance courses.

Dance Instruction Ballet Contemporary Dance Conditioning Training

Guest Dance Instructor

Dancemakers of Atlanta

May 2023 - Jun 2023 (1 month)

Taught dance styles such as ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop, incorporating conditioning and intense stretch classes for the annual summer intensive. Trained 47 students through daily, two-hour intensive dance courses.

Dance Instruction Ballet Contemporary Dance Conditioning Training

Dance Instructor/Choreographer

Studio Powers Dance Company

Nov 2020 - May 2022 (1 year 6 months)

Taught dance styles including ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop, along with conditioning and intense stretch classes for the annual summer intensive. Trained 24 students through daily, two-hour intensive dance courses.

Dance Instruction Ballet Contemporary Dance Conditioning Training