Amanda Thompson

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Amanda has a diverse background as a performer and instructor in multiple styles of dance. With a background in ballet, modern and jazz technique she has instructed at several private studios for ages 3-adult and performed with several pre-professional and professional companies. She is known for her ability to learn quickly, partnering skills and acting talents. As an instructor, she has been praised for her patience, ability to teach at all age and ability levels and sense of humor. Her choreography is focused on modern and musical theater dances, often the merger of the two genres for adults. She has worked in all genres choreographing for children. As a yoga instructor her focus is on integration. Her class builds on a challenging physical practice to include breathwork, meditation and a sense of devotion.

Skills Summary _________________________________________________________________

Professional Experience __________________________________________________________

SELECTED performance

u  Zoetic Dance Ensemble

o    Performed with Zoetic in annual concerts, Exchange programs and special events since 2003. Featured as a soloist in “DirtyPretty.”

u  Bacchus Productions

o    Worked as a contract performer for commercial events in all styles of dance with audiences ranging from 50 to 1,000 people at venues throughout Metro Atlanta. Highlights include the 75^th Anniversary of the Fox Theater, the Coca Cola Annual Business Meeting and the Herbal Life Conference in Centennial Park.

u  Bellydance

o    Performed weekly at Taverna Plaka, Imperial Fez and Café Instanbul

u  Agnes Scott College

o    Member of performing company and featured soloist

o    Performed 8 shows and 20+ pieces including works by David Dorfman, Michael Mao, Paula Jossa Jones and Jack Clark of FSU

teaching

u  Zoetic Dance Ensemble

o    Taught intermediate/advanced modern classes for adults at Atlanta Ballet, Studio Atlanta Dance, The Gym at Peachtree Presbyterian and DanceSouth

u  Downtown Dance

o    Taught ages 3-adult in the areas of tap, jazz, modern and bellydance at all levels

Awards ______________________________________________________________________________

Selected for the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program in Dance, 1995

Selected for a choreography mentorship with Alison Chase, Apogee Arts, as part of the Wormhole Project, 2010

http://www.wormholeatl.com/

Employment History ____________________________________________________________

independent performer – 2001 to Present

choreographer – 2003 toPresent

Zoetic dance ensemble – Atlanta, GA
Soloist/Ensemble Member/Choreographer, 2003 to Present
Board Member, 2008 to Present

bacchus productions –  Atlanta, GA
Contract Performer, 2003 to 2008

Downtown dance – Hiram, GA
Instructor, 2003-2006

Education _____________________________________________________________________

Agnes scott college – Decatur, GA
BA International Relations, Minor Dance, 2001          

georgia state university – Atlanta, GA
Masters in Public Administration, 2004