Allison D. Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

• Direct program operations, budgeting, scheduling, facilities, publicity, marketing; Negotiate contracts with vendors• Produce 20 performing arts events annually with audiences of 350-1000; Manage production teams; Design & edit materials• Served as a key collaborator for strategic planning & capital campaign of the $30 million Goel Center for Theater and Dance• Steward donors with $10M+ giving potential; Collaborate with institutional leadership (board of … Show more • Direct program operations, budgeting, scheduling, facilities, publicity, marketing; Negotiate contracts with vendors• Produce 20 performing arts events annually with audiences of 350-1000; Manage production teams; Design & edit materials• Served as a key collaborator for strategic planning & capital campaign of the $30 million Goel Center for Theater and Dance• Steward donors with $10M+ giving potential; Collaborate with institutional leadership (board of directors, principal staff)• Lead hiring decisions for faculty and staff along with guest instructors and choreographers; Manage artistic residencies and special events• Deliver new opportunities for students and community through production and management of special events• Manage program admissions cycle; conduct interviews and information session for applicants; identify prospects• Teach ballet, jazz & modern technique; Choreograph original work; Plan & teach new course – Dance in Society (Spring ’19)• Develop and align curriculum with institutional mission & brand Show less

I have trained in ballet, modern, jazz, improvisation, composition & choreography, character dance and theater dance for over twenty years. More recently, I have trained in West African rhythms and dances, particularly from Guinea, Mali and Senega as well as the diaspora. I have danced professionally with Portland Ballet in Portland, Maine; Ballet New England in Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Eidolon Ballet in New York City. I perform with a contemporary dance company, Neoteric Dance… Show more I have trained in ballet, modern, jazz, improvisation, composition & choreography, character dance and theater dance for over twenty years. More recently, I have trained in West African rhythms and dances, particularly from Guinea, Mali and Senega as well as the diaspora. I have danced professionally with Portland Ballet in Portland, Maine; Ballet New England in Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Eidolon Ballet in New York City. I perform with a contemporary dance company, Neoteric Dance Collaborative, based out of Seacoast New Hampshire. Check out Neo here: http://www.neotericdance.org/I studied Afro-Brazilian dance with Abiéié Afro-fusion in London, UK, and performed repertoire and dances of the African diaspora at various festivals in London. Show less

I instruct students in Boston Ballet School's Children's Program, ages 2 to 8. Currently I teach Hand 'n Hand, Creative Dance and Pre-ballet I. I substitute for the Classical Ballet Program, and have taught Elementary 1 and 2.I have taught Citydance Outreach workshops on the Northshore of Boston as well.

Marblehead, Massachusetts & North Shore

Educational Outreach. Taught in Boston Ballet's Educational and Community Initiative's Department Program Citydance, initially as a teaching assistant and later as lead. Taught Intro-to-Ballet classes to students from communities with limited access to dance education.

New York, New York

Freelance contributing writer. I have profiled ballet companies, dance studios, and completed product guides for Dance Teacher, Dance Spirit and Pointe magazines.

-Promoted ballet productions via communication with university student activities, single ticket buyers and group sales program participants-Completed research to strengthen marketing and advertising strategies for large non-profit arts organization-Helped in hosting promotional events and activities-Advertisement filing and other clerical tasks

Certificate

Graduate Certificate

Master'S Degree

B.A., B.F.A.

Education record