Kelvin Vu Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Certified teacher of Gaga and Ohad Naharin's choreography. Has taught open classes in Tel Aviv and Gaga/Dancers classes at Batsheva Dance Company, San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, and Yale University.Gaga is the movement language originally developed by Ohad Naharin and in constant research by Naharin and Gaga teachers worldwide."Gaga classes are based on a deep listening to and awareness of the scope of physical sensations. While class instructions are often imbued with rich imagery that stimulates the imagination, the layering of information builds into a multisensory, physically challenging experience. Gaga offers a workout that develops flexibility, stamina, agility, coordination, and efficiency of movement. The exploration of form, speed, and effort is accompanied by the playful investigation of soft and thick textures, delicacy and explosive power, and understatement and exaggeration." (Gaga, https://www.gagapeople.com/en/)

This is the Story (2018, in collaboration with Joy Prendergast)• Work for ten dancers• Commissioned by Shira Ganor Ballet School (Tel Aviv)• Cast: advanced students at Shira Ganor Ballet SchoolFossils (2016)• Work for three women• Created as part of Ensemble Dancers Create DOMAIN• Cast: Yael Ben Ezer, Amalia Smith, Lenny HassinFour Kings (2015)• Work for four men• Created as part of Ensemble Dancers Create PORCH• Cast: Shane Scopatz, Matan Cohen, Doron Perk, Yankalle FiltserFleet 5 (2014)• Work for five dancers• Created as part of Ensemble Dancers Create FLOCK• Cast: Shane Scopatz, Shani Licht, Oz Shoshan, Madison Hoke, Etay Axelroad

Tel Aviv, Israel

Choreographer: Shira ElkoubyCreated and performed in IsraelOriginal Cast: Ofri Mantell, Raz Mantell, Ziv Besor, Kelvin Vu

Tel Aviv, Israel

• Helped manage two full-time dance companies (38 dancers)• Bridged artistic and administrative departments• Coordinated yearly schedule of rehearsals, shows in Israel, and international tours• Researched and helped develop short and long-term artistic plans• Taught company class, directed rehearsals, and helped oversee daily artistic operations

Tel Aviv Area, Israel

• Directed annual auditions for Batsheva - the Young Ensemble• Restructured audition process, completely digitized registration• Oversaw the expansion of the auditions from 250 to 500 dancers from Israel and abroad

Tel Aviv, Israel

• Directed and produced an evening of eight works and gallery exhibition• Managed artistic mentorship program• Assisted design and coordination of PR campaignDOMAIN was made possible by the Michael Sela Fund for Cultivation of Young Artists at Batsheva.Special thanks also to Ohad Naharin, Batsheva Dance Company, Hadar Stav, Reut Assulin, Anna Lan, Yarden Raz.

Tel Aviv, Israel

• Trained and performed under the artistic direction of Ohad Naharin• Performed over 350 shows in Israel and around the world• Works by Naharin: Decadance, Kamuyot, Max, Project Secus• Other works: Bill (Sharon Eyal & Gai Behar), And Still (Danielle Agami), Uprising (Hofesh Schechter)Award: Israel Dance Critics Best Ensemble Performance for Max by Ohad Naharin (2014)

Tel Aviv Area, Israel

Artistic Director and Choreographer: Roy AssafWorks: Boys (2017-2019), II Acts for the Blind (2017-2019)Created in Israel and performed in Israel, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Hungary, Serbia, and Montenegro

San Francisco Bay Area

• Tracked press coverage• Recorded donation data• Assisted with short-term administrative projects and customer service

Tel Aviv Area, Israel

Choreographers: Noa Zuk & Ohad FishofFull evening piece commissioned by CCA Tel Aviv and NBK Berlin.Performed in Israel, Germany, Italy, and Scotland.Original cast: Noa Zuk, Ohad Fishof, Carmel Ben Asher, Kelvin Vu

Tel Aviv, Israel

Creators: Dafi Altabeb & Nini MosheFull evening piece created and performed in IsraelOriginal cast: Snir Dakar, Tamar Dekel, Nir Even Shoam, Mai Golan, Anat Oz, Aya Steigman, Kelvin VuAward: Israel Ministry of Culture Ensemble Performance Award (2018)

San Francisco Bay Area

Artistic Director and Choreographer: Malinda LaVelleWorks: Kingdom (2013), Removed (2016)

San Francisco

• Artistic Directors and Choreographers: Megan and Shannon Kurashige• Works: A Thousand Natural Shocks (2012), Love Songs (2013)

San Francisco Bay Area

• Taught SAT classes and helped with college admissions for students at Local 2 Union• Privately tutored SAT and SSAT preparation

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

• Served on a team of academic advisors and live-in counselors for freshmen• Represented the Yale College Dean's office

Yale University, New Haven, Ct

Helped students with computer troubleshooting and Bass Library media.

New London, Connecticut Area

• Designed and built a nature playground/garden with local materials and community collaboration.• Wrote white paper on psychological and emotional benefits of natural play spaces.Funded by: Henry Luce Restorative Design Fellowship, Michael Manzella Fellowship

Master Of Landscape Architecture + Master Of Architecture, Landscape Architecture + Architecture

Activities and Societies: William L. Mehlhorn Scholarship Anne Fisher Graduate Fellowship Walter R. Leach II Fellowship Center.

Dance

Trained in classical technique, contemporary research, and improvisation under the artistic direction of Summer Lee Rhatigan. Faculty.

Education record

• Past/Forward Program ("Landscapes 2011 ADF" by Bulareyaung Pagarlava) • Gaga Project (Ya'ara Moses) • Forsythe Project (Elizabeth Corbett)

Ba, Environmental Studies, Cum Laude With Distinction In The Major

• Jonathan Edwards College: Freshman Counselor, Master's Aide • Yaledancers: Dancer, Choreographer, Co-President • Alliance for Dance.

Landscape Architecture

Mentor: Christopher Sherwin Funded by: Yale Environmental Studies Summer Fellowship

Education record

Principal's List, AP Scholar with Distinction, Worcester County Superintendents' Scholar, National Merit Finalist, State Farm Scholastic.