Angela Harris Career Overview

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What is Angela Harris's role at Dance Canvas, Inc.?

  • Artistic Consultant
  • Choreography Coordinator
  • Executive Artistic Director (correct)
  • Dance Instructor

Angela Harris has primarily focused her career on teaching dance rather than choreography.

False (B)

Name one of the ballet companies Angela has danced professionally with.

The Georgia Ballet

Angela earned her B.A. in __________ while on full ballet scholarship.

<p>Journalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following organizations with Angela's contributions:

<p>Usher's New Look Foundation = Consultant for youth programs Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation = Dance resource for new artists City of Atlanta's Office of Cultural Affairs = Program developer Americans for the Arts = National Emerging Leader Award recipient</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theater production did Angela not choreograph for?

<p>A Chorus Line (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Angela has been recognized with the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Observership.

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What award did Angela receive from Americans for the Arts?

<p>National Emerging Leader Award</p> Signup and view all the answers

Angela studied at __________ School for the Arts.

<p>The Baltimore</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Angela premiere her choreography with Dance Canvas?

<p>The Rialto Center for the Arts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Dance Canvas, Inc.

A non-profit organization that helps emerging choreographers and young dancers develop their careers.

Executive Artistic Director

The position Angela Harris holds at Dance Canvas, Inc., managing artistic direction and overall vision.

Catalyst, consultant, and resource

Angela Harris' role in helping new dance companies and artists gain momentum.

Program Development

Programs designed by Angela for various organizations and foundations, helping them develop their outreach and programs.

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Dance Theater of Harlem, School of the Hartford Ballet, The Eglevsky Ballet

Prestigious ballet schools Angela studied at, providing her with a strong foundation in dance techniques.

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The Georgia Ballet

A professional ballet company Angela danced with, showcasing her skills on local stages.

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Choreography for Theatre Productions

Professional theatrical productions Angela choreographed, blending her dance skills with storytelling on stage.

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School of American Ballet

The official school of New York City Ballet, where Angela participated in a prestigious program for emerging leaders in dance.

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Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF)

A prestigious organization promoting excellence in stage directing and choreography, where Angela received a valuable observation opportunity.

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National Emerging Leader Award

A national award recognizing Angela's leadership and contributions to the arts, highlighting her impact on the field.

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Study Notes

Angela Harris - Career Summary

  • Executive Artistic Director of Dance Canvas, Inc.
  • Career development organization for emerging professional choreographers and youth
  • Catalyst, consultant, and resource for numerous new dance organizations and artists (local and national)
  • Developed programs for: City of Atlanta's Office of Cultural Affairs and Department of Recreation, Usher's New Look Foundation, and the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation.

Education and Training

  • Graduate of The Baltimore School for the Arts
  • Studied at Dance Theater of Harlem, School of the Hartford Ballet, & The Eglevsky Ballet
  • Attended Mercyhurst College and City College of New York
  • Earned a B.A. in Journalism
  • Ballet scholarship at Steps on Broadway in NYC
  • Professional dance experience with: The Georgia Ballet, Columbia City Ballet (SC), and Urban Ballet Theater (NYC)

Performance Credits

  • Alliance Theatre: Sophisticated Ladies and Degas' Little Dancer (Marie u/s)
  • Aurora Theatre: A Chorus Line (Kristine), Chicago (Mona Lipschitz), Camelot, and Annie Get Your Gun
  • Theatrical Outfit/Aurora Theatre: Hunchback of Notre Dame

Choreography Credits

  • Professional ballet companies and schools nationwide
  • The First Noel, choreographed for Kenny Leon's True Colors Theater Company
  • 110 in the Shade, for Theatrical Outfit
  • Little Shop of Horrors, for Actor's Express
  • Bridges of Madison County, for Aurora Theatre
  • Frankenstein's Funeral, for Found Stages
  • University productions: Ragtime (Kennesaw State University), Drowsy Chaperone (Georgia Tech)
  • Premiered work at the Rialto Center for the Arts and the Ferst Center for the Arts through Dance Canvas
  • Work performed by The Georgia Ballet, Ballet Lubbock, and Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute

Awards and Recognition

  • Inaugural National Visiting Fellow at the School of American Ballet
  • Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Observership for 'Little Dancer'
  • National Emerging Leader Award from Americans for the Arts
  • Member of the 2014 class of Arts Leaders of Metro Atlanta (ALMA)
  • Advisory board member for the Arthur M. Blank Foundations' Audience Building Roundtable and Atlanta Artist Relief Fund

Current Affiliations and Teaching

  • Faculty at Emory University
  • Ballet instructor at Dekalb School for the Arts and Academy of Ballet
  • Faculty at the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute
  • Master class/guest instructor and lecturer at colleges and universities nationwide

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