Aluna Rise Movement & Meditation for TeensMissionAluna means to approach, to loosen, pupil/student.Aluna Rise has been founded on the principle that teens are both/and.Founded by Kyle Klaas in 2023.My goal is to help teens embrace themselves in the duality of being human.They are expected to be both kids AND young adults. Quiet & still. Silly & Serious. Plyaful & Responsible. Happy & Sad. Hurt & Healing.Teens deserve a safe space and a time to be and feel both/and. I want to give teens back their sovereignty to gain strength and power through their body, their mind and their inner self. This can happen through movement (dance, yoga, pilates, free movement) and meditation. Classes include movement alongside breath-work, sound healing, meditation and journaling

Dance Instructor, Lestor Horton Modern & Cunningham based Modern Technique-I taught two levels of modern to students ages 8 and up.-In the past I have taught Creative Movement to 3-6 years old and Dance Foundations to 4-6 years old. Pilates Instructor -Pilates instruction for students in levels 1-8.

Pilates Teacher- Lead pilates classes in individual or group settings- Custom design Pilates Mat & Equipment classes based on needs, ages, and ability levels- Custom designs private sessions based on clients need, age, ability & goals- Utilizes entertaining and engaging equipment such as circles, bands, balls, weights, and rollers toincrease motivation and performance trainingAdministrative Assistant- Answer phones and take new client information- Schedule clients with instructors and in classes- Enter client information into data system- Create mailings and flyers- Update schedules in MindBody- Use Excel, Microsoft and Publisher to complete office tasks- Clean & Maintain Pilates Equipment

-Private Dance and Pilates Lessons for ages 10-18 -Contemporary solo for the Young American Grand Prix (YAGP), Indianapolis 2016 *Choreographed piece for student that competed in the YAGP, resulting in a score of 90%

-Started working while I was a Junior at the College of Saint Benedict-Instruct children ages 18 months and up in the art of dance. -Students learn the following styles: Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Creative Movement and Lyrical.-Plan and implement summer children's dance camps. -Choreograph a dance for each class for recital and some for competition.-Choreograph and teach private lessons & solo's for competitions. -Collaborate with fellow teachers on class lesson plans, syllabi to be used, student concerns and recital details.As an Office Assistant I do the following:-Answer and make phone calls. -Interact with clients answering questions and taking payments.-Entering payment into our system.-Email families about classes, news, and answering questions.-Clean the studio.-Lock up & open the studio for business.-Help design logo and clothing for sale.-Call families about their registrations.

-Taught dance to ages 3 years old and up. -Styles included Jazz, Tap, Creative Movement and Ballet.-Planned, organized and directed recitals each year at the end of the school year.

Intergenerational Dance Company-Danced in the Intergenerational Dance Company.-Helped run rehearsals with the company. -Transported elder members of the company. -Choreographed dances individually and collaborated with the artistic director and other company members. Facilitator, Dancing Heart Workshop-Assisted in and ran Dancing Heart workshops weekly with elders at Wilder Adult Day Care in St. Paul, MN. -Worked with frail elders to help them dance and move their bodies to the music. -Worked with frail elders to learn their stories and create dances.-Performed with frail elders at community performances. -Helped plan these workshops with fellow teaching artists and the artistic director.Office Manager-Replied to emails. -Contacted donors.-Made fliers.-Placed and received phone calls.-Managed the company calendar.-Contacted Dancing Heart sites about schedules, performances and opportunities. -Wrote grants.-Mailed and picked up items.-Helped to design and organize a new website.