Alyssa Baker

With Absolute Entertainment I perform at various events and venues doing both cosplay and dance performances choreographed by myself.

Worked with many artists, choreographers, and creatives in the Atlanta area choreographing and performing for music artists in videos as well as back up dancing. Aside from own career, has also helped to strengthen the dance curriculum for various schools in the area providing feedback and tools to strengthen syllabi for schools that have dance programs. Has modeled both print and runway for various brands based in and out of Atlanta and assisted in the run of show as a backstage manager.

Started Ailey journey as a young dancer attending the Ailey Summer Dance Intensive in New York for training during the summers. Currently working in Atlanta's division of Ailey Camp as the jazz instructor teaching jazz dance curriculum, vocabulary, and technique to adolescent aged students in the Metro Atlanta area. During this intensive I am responsible for tracking the progression of my students and the growth personally and artistically over the course of 6 weeks.

• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Performed and toured as a professional Ballet dancer with the company learning choreography from the company's repertoire of works as well as having new works set by visiting artists. Taught Ballet and Pointe curriculum, technique, and vocabulary to school aged dancers, in addition to choreographing for their end of the year performance that showcased the dancers growth over the course of the school year.

• Developed age-appropriate lesson plans and integrated movement into early childhood education.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
• Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.

Performed and toured as a professional Modern dancer with the company learning choreography from the company's repertoire of works as well as having new works set by visiting artists. Became a teaching artist in the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Academy teaching ballet and hip hop technique to school aged children as well as adult movement classes. Taught jazz curriculum and choreographed for various schools in the Denver Public School system in their before and after school arts programs setting shows for their parents and community to attend.