EDUCATION AUGUST PRESENT

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1 Axelrod 1 Abigail J. Axelrod Provide extraordinary results utilizing the arts and education as a foundation for the development of core values, personal creativity, and overall wellbeing for arts in the community. Diverse education in arts leadership, program management, and dance education. Passionate educator who helps individuals achieve full potential through expanded leadership skills, an exceptional work ethic, and dynamic managerial techniques. Yielding expressive communication skills and organizational proficiency in a range of roles within leadership, program development, project planning, and arts education. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arts Educator and Dance Instructor Performing Arts Project and Program Management Fundraising and Social Media Networking Professional Pilates Certification Communication and Leadership Skills Event Planning Leadership & Operational Management Dance Performance and Choreography Nutrition and Exercise Physiology with BLS/CPR/AED certification Extensive Knowledge of Cunningham, Graham, and Hawkins Technique ROCK HILL, SC EDUCATION AUGUST PRESENT CANDIDATE FOR M.A. IN ARTS ADMINISTRATION! Program Director Graduate Assistant- Master of Arts in Arts Administration Program! Graduate School Advisory Committee Member! Grant Panelist ArtsGreensboro- Analyze, evaluate, and award project grant funding! Winthrop Student Fitness Center Instructor! 36 credits completed with Current GPA 3.85 UNIVERSITY OF KENT, ENGLAND SEPTEMBER 2005 JULY 2008 FIRST CLASS HONORS, B.A. LONDON CONTEMPORARY DANCE SCHOOL! Graduation with First Class Honors GPA 3.88! Danced with Merce Cunningham, Richard Alston, Hofesh Shechter, Martin Lawrence, and LC3! Most Outstanding Contribution Award at The University of Kent in London, England o o Coordinated and led multiple school-wide fundraising events Developed strategic, targeted fundraising efforts for two new studios and new school addition o Planning and Operational assistant on community outreach programs and performances for local schools

2 EDUCATION CONTINUED Axelrod 2 FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY AUGUST 2004 MAY 2005 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA DANCE REPERTORY THEATRE AND STOTT PILATES TRAINING! Performer for the Dance Repertory Theatre! Planning and Operational assistant on community outreach programs and performances for local schools! Dance performer for university shows and community-focused fundraisers and performed dance fundraisers! Maintained a GPA 3.85 ASSISTANT FESTIVAL COORDINATOR EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS FESTIVAL ADJUDICATOR THE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DANCE FESTIVAL DECEMBER 2013 PRESENT THE GOVERNOR S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS NORFOLK, VA Develop, organize, and guide class schedules, auditions, performances, lectures, and festival events for 2,000 high school dancers in the Southeastern United States.! Strategically use dance to further creativity and community engagement. DANCE INSTRUCTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER JUNE 2006 PRESENT APPOMATTOX REGIONAL GOVERNOR S SCHOOL- PETERSBURG, VA CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS- CHARLESTON, SC HENRICO HIGH SCHOOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS-RICHMOND, VA SAINT CATHERINE S SCHOOL- RICHMOND, VA THE GOVERNOR S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS NORFOLK, VA TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE- NORFOLK, VA Create and lead dance, Pilates, body conditioning, choreography, and anatomy courses! Develop artists and leaders through diverse training and performance opportunities! Strategically use dance movement to further body awareness, agility, and creativity in students. PROGRAM DIRECTOR ASSISTANT FOR MASTER OF ARTS IN ARTS ADMINISTRATION- ROCK HILL, SC AUGUST 2013 PRESENT On and off campus work with professional arts leaders for the improvement of program! Managed individualized instruction, training, and learning presentations.! Coordinator of events, meetings, and off-site learning for program. MASTER PILATES INSTRUCTOR - ROCK HILL, SC EQUINOX- BETHESDA, MD UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS- QUANTICO, VA WATER STREET GYM- WASHINGTON, DC Instructor of mat, apparatus, and wellness tools! Individual and classroom instruction accomplished through guided assessments MAY 2005 PRESENT

3 Axelrod 3 EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS CONTINUED OVERTURE SYSTEM SOLUTIONS ART AND MEDIA MANAGER- RICHMOND, VA SEPTEMBER 2012 PRESENT Independent Contractor for off-site consultant work! Organizer of multiple technologies and artistic methods to create special effects, advertisements, website design, social media materials, and images.! Manager of special business skills to promote the visual and public appeal of programs and organization. SOCIAL MEDIA AND MARKETING- ROCK HILL, SC 2015 Director of Special Projects Graduate Assistant! Organizer of social media programming for arts and culture engagement.! Assistant to director for a wide array of community development projects. AUGUST JUNE COMPANY DANCER APRIL 2004 MAY 2015 GROUND ZERO DANCE COMPANY- RICHMOND, VA Professional dancer LC3 DANCE COMPANY- LONDON, UK Professional dancer and student TODD ROSENLIEB DANCE COMPANY AND VIRGINIA BALLET THEATRE NORFOLK, VA Founding company member! Performed several community out-reach shows every year, as well as multiple concert series to improve the viewing ability of the arts! Participated widely in master classes with professional choreographers and dancers to further my knowledge and understanding of movement. ARTS COUNCIL YORK COUNTY AUGUST 2013 MAY 2014 COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE CENTER ROCK HILL, SC Director of CPC Internship throughout the school year! Co-developer of programming for art community concert series.! Assisted in the assessment and community surveys to improve the visibility and availability of the Arts in Rock Hill.! Participating team member in a wide array of board meetings, committee tasks, and festivals. PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS PROFESSIONAL CONTEMPORARY DANCER MAY 2004 JUNE 2013 MERCE CUNNINGHAM DANCE COMPANY- LONDON, UK LC3 DANCE COMPANY- LONDON, UK LIZ LERMAN DANCE EXCHANGE- LEE, MA TODD ROSENLIEB DANCE COMPANY NORFOLK, VA DANCE REPERTORY THEATRE- TALLAHASSEE, FL THE GOVERNOR S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS- NORFOLK, VA

4 Axelrod 4 PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED Artists include: Alan Arnett- Gus Giordano, Camilo Rodriguez- Grand Divas, Mark Morris Dance Group, Lisa Thomas- Cleo Parker Robinson, Katherine Duke- Erick Hawkins Dance Company, Brian Simerson- MOMIX, David Keener- BalletMet, Ricardo Melendez- Ballet de San Juan, Anthony Morgan-Martha Graham Company, Anjali Austin, Suzanne Farrell- Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Rick McCullough-Netherlands Dans Theatre, Sheila Humphreys, Jawole Zollar- Urban Bush Women. MAIN STAGE: Rite of Spring Choreography by Todd Rosenlieb with Virginia Symphony Performed at Chrysler Hall, Spring 2013 Suggestions Choreography by Todd Rosenlieb Performed at The Roper Theatre and The Benjack Theatre, Spring/Summer 2012 Iambus Choreographed by Jon Lehrer Performed at The Roper Theatre and The Benjack Theatre, Spring/Summer 2009 Left Behind Choreographed by Martin Lawrance Performed at The Robin Howard Theatre, June and July 2008 Fielding Sixes Choreographed by Merce Cunningham, Restaged by Jeannie Steele, performed in LC3 tour 2008 and Palermo, Sicily in collaboration with the Royal Ballet School, Spring and Summer 2008 Strong Language Choreographed by Richard Alston, Restaged by Kate Price, performed in LC3 tour 2008 and Palermo, Sicily in collaboration with the Royal Ballet School, May 2008 Creation of the Worlds Choreography by Todd Rosenlieb with Virginia Symphony September 2007 Voices of Movement Choreography by Todd Rosenlieb Performed for the Virginia Arts Festival 2006 Dance Repertory Theater in Concert Choreography by Terry Creach, Lynda Davis, Rick McCullough, Brent Schneider, Nancy Smith Fichter, Jawole Zollar Staged by Lynda Davis, February 2005 Greek Dreams Choreography by Erick Hawkins Staged by Douglas Andresen, Laura Pettibone Wright, & Todd Rosenlieb, May 2004 Peter and the Wolf Choreography by Todd Rosenlieb with Virginia Symphony and Spectrum Puppets, Spring 2004 Carmina Burana Choreography by Todd Rosenlieb May 2003 Original Score by Carl Orff I Never Saw Another Butterfly Choreography by Todd Rosenlieb & Kathy Brenner, with The Virginia Symphony & Children s Chorus, Virginia Arts Festival, March 2001 Classic Kite Tails Choreography by Erick Hawkins with The Virginia Symphony, JoAnne Falletta, Music Director, Restaged by Laura Pettibone Wright, May 2000 Spiritual To Gospel Choreography by Elbert Watson, February 2000

5 Axelrod 5 PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED OTHER TRAINING Charlotte Ballet Personal Workshop, Charlotte, NC 2014 Pilates Certified with Apparatus, Norfolk, VA 2010 Merce Cunningham Dance Company Residency, London, UK 2006 Liz Lerman Dance Exchange at Mass MoCA, North Adams, MA, 2004 Jacob s Pillow, Lee, MA, 2002 Goucher College Summer Workshop, Baltimore, MD, 2001 Erick Hawkins Summer Intensive, New York City, NY, 2001 ORIGNIAL CHOREOGRAPHY- Abigail Axelrod Another Tidal Performances include Richmond Dance Festival, Richmond, Virginia, Spring 2015 Lost in the Hive Performances include The Regional High School Dance Festival, Norfolk, Virginia, March 2015 Waiting for the Tidal Performances include Richmond Dance Festival, Spring 2015, The Regional High School Dance Festival, Spring 2011, and The Governor s School for the Arts, Norfolk, Virginia, Winter 2010 Cigany Performances include The Governor s School for the Arts, Norfolk, Virginia, January 2010 Ke-Ko Performances include London Contemporary Dance School, London 2007 Rehearsal/Performance Performances include London Contemporary Dance School, London 2007 Greif s Staircase Performances include London Contemporary Dance School, London 2006 Voices 4: Movements Performances include London Contemporary Dance School, London 2005 First Try Performances include The National High School Dance Festival, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 2004 and Community Service outreach concerts. Too Short A Trip Performances include Choreography Showcase The Governor s School for the Arts, 2003 and National Figure Skating Association, Norfolk, Virginia, 2003 Morning Mangoes Performances include The Regional High School Dance Festival, Baltimore, Maryland, 2003, National Figure Skating Association, Norfolk, Virginia, 2003 and The Governor s School for the Arts, 2001, 2002 and 2003 Three Above Performances include The National High School Dance Festival Miami, Florida, 2002 and Choreography Showcase The Governor s School for the Arts, 2002 AWARDS London Contemporary Dance School Most Outstanding Contribution to LCDS, London, UK 2008 Three-time LCDS Outstanding Scholarship recipient, Accepted, The Regional High School Dance Festival Honorable Mention, Student Choreography, Baltimore, MD 2003 Jacob s Pillow Summer Contemporary Workshop Scholarship, Accepted, 2002 Goucher College Summer Intensive Scholarship, Accepted, 2001 Stevens College Summer Scholarship, Offered 2002 American Dance Festival Summer Program Scholarship, Offered 2002 and 2003