Sydney McDonald
Waldorf
Summary
Experienced dancer with 14 years of performance and choreography experience in hip-hop styles. Passionate about developing the next generation of dancers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Step Team Member
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Performed at regional conferences with team (all first place finishes)
- Performed at on-campus stepshows, including NPHC Homecoming Stepshow (all first place finishes)
- Choreographed and performed routines involving precision, execution, and formation transitions requiring extreme attention to detail in each performance
Choreographer
Pulaski Academy
08.2016 - 08.2016
- Week-long dance camp to prepare Jr. High Pom Squad for the 2016-2017 season
- Choreographed several dance routines for the Jr. High Pom Squad
- Collaborated with Pom Squad members to understand music and dance style preferences
- Routines included styles such as hip-hop and Pom
- Delivered motivational talks on transitioning to the Sr. High Pom Squad
Sr. High Pom Squad Captain
Pulaski Academy
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Choreographed various routines alone or with the Co-Captain for the 2015-2016 season
- Collaborated with the Cheer Captain and team to perform joint routines
- Taught Pom routine to elementary school squad at week-long mini-clinic for performance at high school Friday night football game
Company Member
Rock City Dance Center
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop
- Taught intermediate and company level hip-hop classes
- Performed in major company productions: hip-hop solo and contemporary group
Jr. High Pom Squad Co-Captain
Pulaski Academy
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Choreographed various routines alone or with the Captain for the 2012-2013 season
- Collaborated with the Cheer Captain and team to perform joint routines
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Science
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05-2020
Skills
- Dance performance
- Dance choreography
- Dance technique
- Musicality
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Communication
- Teamwork
References and Dance Performance Videos
Lin Schuster
Teacher
lin.schuster@pulaskiacacdemy.org
(501) 626-2609
Devin Nelson
Nurse
devin.marie2010@gmail.com
(612) 214-8051
Kristen Pittman
Owner of Rock City Dance Center
kristen@rcdancecenter.com
(501) 255-6833
*Dance performance videos are available upon request
Timeline
Step Team Member
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc
11.2018 - 03.2020
Choreographer
Pulaski Academy
08.2016 - 08.2016
Sr. High Pom Squad Captain
Pulaski Academy
03.2015 - 03.2016
Company Member
Rock City Dance Center
08.2013 - 07.2014
Jr. High Pom Squad Co-Captain
Pulaski Academy
03.2012 - 03.2013
Master of Science - Forensic Science
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Central Arkansas
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