Michaela Barta Email & Phone Number

Creative, passionate, highly-motivated professional working within the education, ministry and performing arts arenas. Extensive experience in teaching, networking, hospitality, event coordinating, content creation, customer service, and speaking. I have 3 years experience working as Program Director of Young Adult Ministry at a church of 20,000+. Over 10 years teaching experience for beginner - pre-professional level dance instruction in various genres (ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, creative movement, pointe, ballroom). 10+ years professional performance experience with choreographers and companies (SoMar Danceworks, Sandra Organ Dance Company, Brazos Dance Collective, Encompass Dance Collective). A two-year service as a NET missionary grew my creative problem solving, interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills via small and large groups, retreat-leading, and working with a team of 8-14 people daily. Accomplishments include: leading session at 2018 International Catholic Stewardship Conference (Nashville, TN); leading breakout session at the 2019 Southwest Liturgical Conference (Houston, TX); choreographing "The Oil" for the 2018 Catholic Creatives Summit; coordinating and leading 2017 Young Adult Mission Trip to Dominican Republic.Particular core mission values include spearheading and collaborating with initiatives that promote health, wellness, authentic connection, personal development and building up people.You can find more on my website at: mmbarta.wixsite.com/philokalia