Curriculum Vitae

Melissa Koren Photography, 2022

Education
May 2010
  University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Master of Fine Arts, Emphasis in Teaching and Choreography, Ballet
May 2010
  University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Center for Teaching and Learning Education
Higher Education Teaching Specialist Designation
May 2008
  University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
  Bachelor of Fine Arts, Emphasis in Performance, Ballet

Certifications
In Progress
ISSA Nutrition Certification
  ISSA Youth Fitness Certification
April 2022
IBBFA Barre Certification
Level 3
Ballerobica
October 2019
FiTOUR Group Step Instructor
February 2019
  IBBFA Barre Certification
Level 1, Level 2
Special Populations
September 2018
  ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer
July 2014
  Les Mills International Certified Instructor - BodyFlow
April 2013
  Les Mills International Advanced Instructor Module 1 - BodyStep
April 2013
  Les Mills International Certified Instructor - Sh'Bam
March 2013
  Les Mills International Certified Instructor - CXWORX
May 2012
  Les Mills International Certified Instructor - BodyStep
May 2012
University of Utah, Center for Teaching and Learning Education
Higher Education Teaching Specialist Designation
Teaching Assistant Scholar

Continuing Education
Mrs. Allen is actively involved in continuing her education to support and enhance her current teaching practices. The classes listed have been completed through the National Dance Education Organization, Online Professional Development Institute, and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America.

September 2021
  Practical Yoga Instructor Training
Sunrise Yoga
January 2019
AFAA, Yoga Essentials II
November 2018
AFAA, Yoga Essentials 1
Summer 2015
  OPDI 113 Foundations of Dance Pedagogy for All Dance Environments
  Passed with Distinction
Spring 2015
  OPDI 110 Dance Kinesiology and Applied Teaching Practice
  Passed with Distinction
Fall 2014
  OPDI 108, Introduction to Dance Education K-12: Theories and Practices
  Passed with Distinction

Teaching
February 2021 - Present
Self employeed - Olivia Allen Dance & Fitness, LLC
May 2018 - Present
  Murray Academy of Irish Dance
  Fitness Trainer
February 2018
  American College Dance Festival Association 2018, Boston, MA
  Barre Fitness for Dancers
2018 - 2020
  Seacoast Sports Clubs - Atlantic
  Group Fitness Instructor - Les Mills International
  Barre
  Certified Fitness Trainer
2016 - 2017
  Northern Essex Community College
  Adjunct Faculty - Ballet
2014-2017
  The Sweatshop, North Hampton, NH
  Group Fitness Instructor - Les Mills International Certification
  Barre
  Beginning - Advanced Adult Ballet
2011-2018
  MusicalArts Academy, Exeter and Dover, NH
  Dance Teacher and Choreographer - ballet, pointe, pre-dance, hippity hop, tap, jazz, adult ballet
2012-2015
  Colby College, Waterville, ME
  Teaching Artist - Adjunct Faculty
2012-2015
  Dance Unlimited, August, ME
  Dance Teacher and Choreographer - ballet, pointe, lyrical, partnering
2012-2014
  Seacoast Sports Clubs, Portsmouth, NH
  Group Fitness Instructor - Les Mills International Certification
2010-2011
  Great Bay Academy of Dance, Portsmouth, NH
  Dance Instructor and Choreographer - ballet, pointe
  Ballet Mistress for 2010 production, The Nutcracker
2009-2010
  University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
  Department of Modern Dance
  Graduate Teaching Assistant
2008-2010
  University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
  Department of Ballet
  Graduate Teaching Assistant
2008-2010
  Children's Ballet Theater, Salt Lake City, UT
  Dance Instructor and Choreographer - ballet, pointe

Higher Education Courses Taught
Northern Essex Community College
  Fall 2017 - DAN 121, Ballet
  Fall 2016 - DAN 121, Ballet
Colby College
Fall 2015 - TD 116B, Ballet Forms Technique Lab, Intermediate
  Spring 2015 - TD 116B, Ballet Forms Technique Lab, Intermediate
  Fall 2014 - TD 116A Ballet Forms Technique Lab, Beginning
  Spring 2014 - TD 116B, Ballet Forms Technique Lab, Intermediate
  Fall 2013 - TD 116A Ballet Forms Technique Lab, Beginning
  Spring 2013 - TD 116B, Ballet Forms Technique Lab, Intermediate
  Fall 2012 - TD 116A Ballet Forms Technique Lab, Beginning
  Spring 2012 - TD 116B Ballet Forms Technique Lab, Intermediate
University of Utah
  Spring 2010 - Ballet 1270, Ballet Technique for Modern Majors
     Ballet 4320/7320, Modern Technique Theory IV (ballet portion)
  Fall 2009 - Ballet 1260, Ballet Technique for Modern Majors
     Ballet 4310/7312, Modern Technique Theory IV (ballet portion)
  Spring 2009 - Ballet 114/1140, Beginning Ballet Technique for Non-majors
     Ballet 1270, Ballet Technique for Modern Majors
  Fall 2008 - Ballet 114/1140 Beginning Ballet Technique for Non-majors

Choreography
MusicalArts Academy, Exeter and Dover, NH
  2014 - "The Steadfast Tin Soldier"
  Contributing Choreorapher, Wind Up Doll soloist Friendly House Cat soloist, Russian Nesting Dolls, Ragdolls,
TeaSet, Barbie & Action Figures (contributer), Nightingales (contributer)
MusicalArts Academy, Exeter and Dover, NH
  2013 - "The Steadfast Tin Soldier"
  Contributing choreographer, Tea Set, Ragdolls
Long Lake Camp for the Arts
  2012 - Musical Choreographer, Once on this Island, Dear Edwina, Ruthless
Great Bay Academy of Dance, Portsmouth, NH
  2012 - an 1836 Portsmouth Nutcracker, Ballet Mistress
University of Utah - Graduate Projects
  2009 - Ballet Showcase - Sunday In the Park
  2009 - Graduate Student Concert - This Place is a Prison, Toss the Feathers
  2009 - Character Repetoire - Coppelia; Czardas, choreographed and staged
  2009 - Ballet Ensemble - La Bayadere, Kingdom of the Shades, assisted staging and rehearsals
  2010 - Ballet Showcase - Forgiven
  2010 - Graduate Student Concert - Ballet Aomeba

Choreography/Small works/Recitals
Northern Essex Community College
  April 2016 - Stillpoint XLIV, Contributing Choreographer
  May 2017 - Variations, Contributing Choreographer
Colby College
  May 2015 - Workshop Week performance for TD 116B
  December 2014 - Workshop Week performance for TD 116A
  May 2014 - Workshop Week performance for TD 116B
  December 2013 - Workshop Week performance for TD 116A
  May 2013 - Workshop Week performance for TD 116B
  December 2012 - Workshop Week performance for TD 116A
Dance Unlimited
  May 2015 - Spring Recital, beginning, intermediate and advanced ballet works
  November 2014 - August, ME Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
  May 2014 - Spring Recital, intermediate and advanced ballet works
  November 2013 - Augusta, ME Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
  May 2013 - Spring Recital, intermediate and advanced ballet works
  November 2012 - August, ME Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
  May 2012 - Spring Recital, intermediate and advanced ballet works
MusicalArts
  May 2015 - Spring Recital, pre-dance, hippity hop, ballet 1, ballet II, ballet III, hip hop 1
  December 2014 - the Steadfast Tin Solier - Friendly Housecat soloist, Music Box Ballerina soloist, Spinning Top soloist,         Nightingales (collaboration), Tea Set, Ragdolls, Barbie Dolls (collaboration)
  May 2014 - Spring Recital, pre-dance, hippity hop, ballet I, ballet II, hip hop I, tap II
  December 2013 - the Steadfast Tin Soldier - Tea Set, Ragdolls
  May 2013 - Spring Recital, pre-dance, ballet I, ballet II
  December 2012 - Winter Recital, ballet II, Chinese from The Nutcacker
  May 2012 - Spring Recital, pre-dance
University of Utah
  2004 - Undergraduate Ballet Showcase
  2005 - Undergraduate Ballet Showcase

Performances
July 2020
  Salsa in the Park, Portsmouth, NH
  Solo performance, "This is Me"
Nov 2014
  Colby College, Department of Theater and Dance
  "Serious Play" Fall Dance Concert
  Approach, Choreography by Annie Kloppenberg, in collaboration with the performers
Dec 2013
  MusicalArts Academy
  "The Tin Soldier" - The Tea Pot
 Dec 2012
  GreatBay Academy of Dance
  "An 1836 Portsmouth Nutrcracker" - Russian Soloist
2005-2008
  Utah Ballet Company, University of Utah
  La Bayadere, Marius Petipa - staged by Atilla Fizcere
  Les Sylphides, Mikhael Fokine - staged by Conrad Ludlow
  Paquita, Marius Petipa - staged by Atilla Fizcere
  Swan Lake, Marius Petipa - staged by Atilla Fizcere
  Worked with choreographers Bruce Caldwell, Atilla Fizcere, David Keener, Conrad Ludlow, Carol Iwasaki, Bene Arnold,
     Sharee Lane, Maureen Laird, Richard Wacko
2004-2008
  University of Utah, Department of Ballet
  "Ballet Showcase"
Student and faculty choreography
2008
  Utah Ballet Company and Kim Mal Ae Dance Company
  Cultural Exchange Performance
  Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
2007
  Utah Ballet Company and Kim Mal Ae Dance Company
  Cultural Exchange Performance
  Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
2006
  Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra Christmas
  aired on PBS, live performance and filming in Salt Lake City, UT
  Ballet Performer with guest, The King's Singers
2005
  Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra Christmas
  aired on PBS, live performance and filming in Salt Lake City, UT
  Ballet Performer with guest, Sissel
2004
  Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra Christmas
  aired on PBS, live performance and filming in Salt Lake City, UT
  Ballet Performer with guest, Rene Flemming
2003
  Baltimore Museum of Art - Art of the Ballet Russes
  Don Quixote variation, staged by Cem Catbas
  Petrushka pas de trois, staged by Cem Catbas
2002
  East West Dance Theater Benefit Performance
  Swan Lake Act II (Four Little Swans), staged by DaWei Zhang
  Choreography by DaWei Zhang

Mrs. Allen has additionally performed in several Nutcracker performances since age 9 including roles as Snow Queen, Waltz of the Flowers soloist, Marzipan soloist, Chinese soloist, Arabian soloist, Spanish soloist, Russian soloist, Mirliton soloist, Candy Cane corps, Snow corps, Waltz of the Flowers corps, Soldier, and Party Girl.

Summer programs
2002, 2003
    American Ballet Theater Summer Intensive, Detroit, MI
  Don Quixote, Act II, Marius Petipa - staged by Ted Kivitt
  Paquita,, Act II, Marius Petipa - staged by Ted Kivitt
2002
  Ballet Regent Summer Intensive, Saratoga Springs, NY