Education
- M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA. May 2007
- M.A.L.S. Hollins University, May 2003
- B.A. Dance, Hollins University, Roanoke, VA. May 2002
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Theses
- “reunion: A Journey Through History, Symbolism, and Fear”_Virginia Commonwealth University, May 2007
- “Soluble Self: Discerning Identity in a Technologically Enchanted Society”_Hollins University, May 2003
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Physical Training
- Jivamukti Yoga Intensive with Jeffrey Cohen and Andrea Boyd of Jivamukti Yoga Charleston
Hands-On Adjustments for Yoga Instructors (6 hrs) and Class
- Axis Syllabus Classes with Ana Flecha, Santa Cruz, CA 2009
- Axis Syllabus Intensive with Ana Flecha, Santa Cruz, CA, August 2009
- Vertical Rope Workshops with Terry Crane, Santa Cruz, CA August 2009
- One Yoga Center, Santa Cruz, CA 2009
- Ashtanga Yoga Institute, Yoga and Afro-Carribean Dance, Santa Cruz, CA 2009
- Virginia Ballet Academy of Roanoke, VA 2008-2009
- Uttara Yoga Studio- Roanoke, VA, 2008 - present
- Integral Yoga of Richmond, VA -2007-08. -200hr Registered Yoga Teacher_May 2008
- Yoga Training_Satchidananda Ashram-Buckingham, VA_2007-08
- Ashtanga Yoga-Richmond, VA. 2007-08
- Richmond Ballet-2005-08
- ProsXima Dance Company Workshop, -Athens, Greece, 2004
- Kalamata Dance Festival-Kalamata, Greece, 2004
- Roanoke Ballet Theatre-2003-08
- Hollins University Dance Department- Dance Major -2001-2004
- American College Dance Festival-Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2001
- American Dance Festival- 1995 FWS, 2000 SWS, 2001 SWS
- California State University at Long Beach, Dance Department-1999-2000
- American College Dance Festival- Long Beach, CA, 2000
- San Diego Mesa College, Physical Education Department -CA, 1998-1999
- Bill T Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company-Skidmore College Workshop, 1998
- Virginia Commonwealth University Dance Department-1996-1998
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Teaching
- Virginia Festival of Student Choreography: Washington and Lee University; Adjudicator and Guest Artist. March 2009
- Patrick Henry High School, Roanoke City Schools Teacher- Dance- Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Hip Hop, African, and Yoga- 2008-2009
- Noel C. Taylor Academy, Roanoke City Schools Teacher- Art and Culture - 2008-2009
- Virginia Ballet Academy, Roanoke, Modern Instructor - September 2008-2009
- Uttara Yoga Studio, Integral Yoga Instructor, July 2008-2009
- The Yoga Center, Integral Yoga Workshop, July 2008
- Katherine Devine Summer Camp, Guest Artist and Instructor (Claymation/Whiteboard Animation/Art Camp)- July/August 2008
- Roanoke City Schools English as a Second Language Summer School Teacher’s Aide 2008
-Assisted teacher with instruction of 5th grade refugee and immigrant children.
- Integral Yoga _Center for Integrative Medicine, Richmond-April-June, substitute instructor.
- Chesterfield County Public Schools, Special Education Teacher’s Aide 2007-08
-Assist 9-12th grade teachers with instruction and supervision of students
- Virginia Commonwealth University Instructor, 2007--08
-Teaching Digital Filmmaking to BFA Undergraduate Students
- Ann Catherine Cross School of Dance, Instructor, 2007- 08
-Taught ballet, jazz, and choreography for school performances
- Hollins University Summer Program, Instructor, July 2007
-Taught Dance to prospective students
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Dept. of Photography and Film, Office Assistant , 2007
- Virginia Commonwealth University Teaching Assistant Film I/II, Fall 2005/2006, Spring 2006
-Lectured on Film Theory, Sound Theory, Digital Film and Sound Editing
-Assisted with technical demonstrations, tested students on use of 16mm Bolex Camera
- Roanoke City Schools English as a Second Language Teacher’s Aide 2004-05
-Assisted teacher with instruction of refugee and immigrant children K-5.
-Created worksheets and exercises for children- Clerical tasks
- Roanoke College Dance Instructor, 2003-04
-Taught modern and jazz dance to undergraduate students
- Roanoke Ballet Theatre Dance Instructor, 2003- 04
-Taught choreography, creative movement, ballet, tap, jazz, and modern to all ages
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Choreography
- Dancin' with the PH Stars: Spring Dance Concert, Director and Choreographer, Patrick Henry High School, May 2009
- Virginia Ballet Academy: Modern Dance for The Sleeping Beauty, May 2009
- Ann Catherine Cross School of Dance, 2007-08
- Virginia Commonwealth University: Photography and Film Department
reunion, December 2006
- Dixon Place
reunion, Body Blend Series, November 2006
- Virginia Commonwealth University Dance Salon
reunion, October 2006
- Hollins University Dance Department Spring and Fall Dance Works
reunion, October 2006
Soluble Self, 2003
Full Nylon Jacket, solo with live music by Chris Lancaster, 2003
Mirror Phase, 2002
Experimental Underlay, 2002
Premature Release: for P and N, solo, 2002
Premature Release: for Nonie, solo, 2001
- Roanoke Ballet Theatre: Jefferson Center
-Music Sounds Better with You, 2003
-Beauty and the Beast, selections, 2004
- Virginia Junior Miss Scholarship Program
-State Choreographer, selections, 2001-2004
- California State University at Long Beach
-solo-, 2000
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Performance
- Roanoke Marginal Arts Festival: Improvisation Collective at Water Heater, February 2009
- wilson hughes gallery: The Unknown. love letter; performance and short term installation, November 8, 2008
- Dixon Place, reunion, Body Blend Series, November 2006
- Virginia Commonwealth University Dance Salon
reunion, October 2006
- Hollins University Dance Department Spring and Fall Dance Works
reunion, Fall 2006
Woven Identities, choreography, ShaLeigh Comerford, 2004
spy vs. spy, choreography, Jillian Pena, 2003
Trio, choreography, Angie Fowler, 2003
Full Nylon Jacket, solo with live music by Chris Lancaster, 2003
Premature Release: for P and N, solo, 2002
Premature Release: for Nonie, solo, 2001
Fabricantations, choreography, Malaika Sarco, 2001
Mirage, choreography, Kate Totherow, 2001
- Roanoke Ballet Theatre
-25th Anniversary Performance, 2003_Beauty and the Beast, 2004
- Shen Wei Dance Arts
American Dance Festival; Guest artist "Near the Terrace" 2001
- International Choreographers Concert at American Dance Festival
"Near the Terrace" by Shen Wei, 2000
- California State University at Long Beach
-solo-, 2000
- Mesa College Dance Concerts
-Faculty and Student Work, 1998-99
- Bill T. Jones Workshop Final Showing
Solo piece and company repertory, 1998
- Virginia Commonwealth University Spring Dance Informal
Chris Burnside repertory, 1997
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Film, Video, and Sound Design
- reunion: 2007-2008
- regard(e): 2005-2007
- From Glen to Va: 2007
- This is Alex: 2007
- louve: 2006
- witness: 2006
- loupe: 2006
- portrait: 2006
- in this desert lies a well: 2005
- soluble self: 2003-2006
- Virginia Commonwealth University French Film Festival
-Edit and creation of a 60 min. documentary, 2006
- Hollins University, Fall 2003
-Created a University Promotional Video Sound Track
- Hollins University, Sound Design Assistant
-Hollins Professor Jake Mahaffy's film "WAR", 2003
- Hollins University Dance Department Webmaster, 2002- 05
-Video creation for the Dance Department’s website
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Film Screenings
- Washington and Lee University Dance Concert
-Lexington, VA, reunion (edit), March 5, 6, 2009
- Grandin Theatre: Open Projector Night
-Roanoke, VA, witness and Stop Motion Experimentations: co-created with Katherine Devine and students _ September 2008
- Gate City Women's Film Festival
-Greensboro, NC, reunion (edit), March 2008
- Many Faces of Women Film Festival
-Missoula, Montana, portrait, March 2008
- Richmond Virginia Arthouse Short Film Festival
-Byrd Theatre, regard(e), February 2007
- Gallery 5
-Richmond, in this desert lies a well, January 2007
- Dixon Place, NYC. Body Blend Series
-reunion, November 2006
- Flicker
-Richmond Va. loupe, 2006, witness,2005
- Hollins Fall Dance Gathering
-reunion, October 2006
- Virginia Commonwealth University International Student Film Festival
-witness, October 2006
- Virginia Commonwealth University Dance Salon
-reunion, October 2006
- University Film and Video Association Graduate Showcase
-regard(e), August 2006
- Reel Venus Film Festival, NYC
-witness, June 2006
- ADA Gallery
-Richmond Va. regard(e), witness, March 2006
- Video Dance
-Soluble Self,-Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece, Cyprus, 2004
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Installations
- Noel C. Taylor Learning Academy Silent Auction and Art Show: Director and Curator. May 2009
- University Film and Video Association New Media Showcase
-Denton, Texas, regard(e)series: August 7-11 2007
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Anderson Gallery
-reunion: April 27-May 6 2007
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Founder’s Hall
-This is Alex: March-May 2007
- Gallery 5
-Richmond, This is Alex: March 2007
- California College of Arts and Crafts Exchange Show
-San Francisco, CA, regard(e), February 2007
- Quirk Gallery
-Richmond Va. louve, April 2006
- Stick to Your Guns Art Show
-Roanoke Va. 12+videos, August 2005
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Website and Graphic Design
- Roanoke City Schools: Patrick Henry High School-2009
-Dance poster and program
- Website Design, 2005-present
-http://www.vanessafassie.com
- Website Design, 2006
-Roanoke Ballet Theatre
- Website Design, 2006
-VCU Professor Sonali Gulati
- http://www.sonalifilm.com
- Roanoke City Schools: Westside Elementary -2005
- Dance concert poster commissioned by dance teacher Wendy Wagner
- Hollins University Dance Department Webmaster, 2002- 05
-Designed and maintained website
-Created posters, programs, and other promotional materials
- Roanoke Ballet Theatre, Dec. 2004-April 05
-Office Assistant- Re-organization of School Archives- Graphic Design
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Internships
- Virginia Commonwealth University: Department of Photography and Film, 2005-2007
-Christopher Sperandio: Distinguished Visiting Professor_Research and Creation of Website/Installation at Gallery 5
-Jon Rubin:Distinguished Visiting Professor_Research and Creation of Installation in Founder's Hall
- Virginia Commonwealth University French Film Festival, Spring 2006 and 2007
-Documented festival activities through video and digital imaging
-Provided archival services to the festival.-French translation
- Hollins University Roanoke City Schools, William Fleming High, January 2002
-Taught dance and observed classes for 6th - 12th grades.
-Lectured on African American Dance
American Dance Festival: School Intern, Summer 2000
-Organized 4 & 6 week. Summer dance schools for underage dancers
-Directed a group of ten counselors who supervised 50+ children.
-Parent to student correspondent.
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Awards
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
-May 2007
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Photography and Film
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
-Spring 2007
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Graduate Studies Art Scholarships
-Fall 2005, Spring 2006, and Fall 2006
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts Travel Grants
-Spring 2006 and Fall 2006
- Hollins University: The Electric Light House Film Society Award
-Judged by filmmaker Godfrey Reggio, 2003
- Hollins University
-Sue Zirkle Frazier M.A.L.S. Scholarship, 2002-03
-Buxton-Shaw Leadership Scholarship, 2001-02
-Ruby Lee Saunders Scholarship, 2001-02
-Dean’s List 2001-2003
- Roanoke Festival in the Park
-Arts Scholarship, 1996
- Thursday Morning Music Club
-Dance Scholarship, 1996
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Service
Kirtan Leader: Uttara Yoga Studio, Roanoke, VA, 2008-2009
Karma Yoga Classes: Uttara Yoga Studio, Roanoke, VA, 2008-2009
Karma Yoga Classes: James River High School, Chesterfield, VA, 2008
James River High School Talent Show Selection Committee, 2008
-Volunteer Judge
Virginia Commonwealth University: International Student Film Festival
-Co-Director of Film Festival, October 2007
Virginia Commonwealth University Grace Street Festival
-Volunteer for Music Stage, October 2007
Miss Virginia Pageant
- Talent Coach, Miss Williamsburg, 4th runner up to Miss VA.
CINE Film Juror
- Student Work, Spring 2007
Virginia Commonwealth University: Organization of Photographic Arts
-Vice President 06-07- Member 2005-07
Virginia Commonwealth University: Graduate Arts Association
-Member, 2005-07
Gallery 5
- Advisory Committee- Black Box Theater Director, 2006-07
University of Film and Video Association
- Respondent, 2005-07
Virginia Junior Miss Scholarship Program
-Local Judge, 2002
Virginia Junior Miss Scholarship Program
-State Choreographer, selections, 2001-04
-Talent Coach to Virginia Junior Miss 2000
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Skills...Software
Teaching Dance and Yoga to all ages.
Digital Photography.
Film, Video, and Sound Editing/Composition.
Teaching Digital Filmmaking for all ages.
Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, I-Movie, Soundtrack Pro, Pro-Tools, Garageband, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop,
Microsoft Suite.
Fluent in French/Basic Spanish.
Work well with all ages of children K-12.
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