Nataly Kim Morales
Curriculum Vitae
1326 Tasker St #3 Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: 215.480.7220 E-Mail: Natalykim5@gmail.com
Education
Mills College, Oakland, CA, 2011- 2013, MFA Dance Performance and Choreography GPA 3.97
Goucher College, Baltimore, MD, May 2006, Cum Laude with Bachelor of Arts in dance, minor in
sociology
Experience
Apprentice Company Member with Alchemy Dance Company
 Attend all rehearsals with energy and enthusiasm
 Perform choreography to the best of my ability
 Represent ADC in a positive light
Co-Choreographer, Dancer, Marketing Director, WaxPoet(s) Dance Collective, Oakland, CA, 2013
 Choreographed sections of pieces for WaxPoet(s)
 Performed with WaxPoet(s) and attended all rehearsals
 Created and applied social media campaign
Dance Technique Instructor, Spark of Creation, South San Francisco, CA 2013
 Taught proper technique in ballet and jazz to students from ages 6-15
 Constructed a year long syllabus that would develop the students’ knowledge and practice of
dance
 Created a safe and creative learning environment for all students
Choreographer and Rehearsal Director, Mills College 2013
 Choreographed Facsimile MFA thesis piece for nine dancers and directed rehearsals
Rhythm Nation Dance Camp Instructor, Blue Bell School of Dance, Blue Bell, PA,
Summer 2008- 2011
 Exposed students of all ages to modern, ballet, lyrical and dance composition
 Instructed students on proper technique
 Created a dynamic and engaging learning experience
Dance Technique Instructor, Dance Depot, Collegeville, PA, Spring 2006-2011
 Developed year long lesson plans in ballet, pointe, modern, lyrical, and strength/conditioning and
composition classes
 Encouraged students to work to their best ability
 Communicated regularly with diverse population of parents, students and employers
 Choreographed for annual performance
Dance Technique Instructor, Blue Bell School of Dance, Blue Bell,
PA, Spring 2006-2011
 Developed year long lesson plans for ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, lyrical, and competition team
 Spearheaded the creation of an hour long pointe class for ballet students and taught class
 Motivated students of all ages to improve technique and use creativity
 Choreographed for performance
 Collaborated with fellow employees to build appropriate choreography and effective lesson plans
Ballet Instructor, YMCA of Collegeville, PA, Spring 2006-2007
 Taught adult intermediate ballet
 Worked one-on-one with students who required extra assistance
Choreographer, Goucher College, Baltimore, MD, Fall 2006-2007
 Choreographed & organized rehearsals for my own work
 Auditioned students to perform in piece
Choreographer, Art of Motion Inc. a non-profit organization, Ridgewood, NJ, Summer 2005
 Choreographed solo and group numbers for Oliver! production
Intern, Art of Motion Inc. NPO, Summer 2005
 Created publicity and advertising for organization
 Served as production assistant
 Wrote and researched grants
Training
dNAGA Dance Company, Oakland, CA company member since 2012-current
 Studied ballet, modern, butoh and repertory
 Attended all rehearsals and performances
Shawl Anderson Dance Center, Oakland, CA 2011-current
 Studied modern and ballet
Mills College, Oakland, CA 2011-2013
 MFA Performance and Choreography
 Took Graduate classes in ballet, modern, solo and group choreography, music, dance history, and
thesis research
Koresh School of Dance, Philadelphia, PA 2006-2011
 Studied ballet, modern and jazz with various Koresh faculty
Goucher College, Baltimore, MD 2002-2006
 Studied Vaganova method, pointe, Graham, Horton, Limon techniques, jazz, Baroque and dance
composition
 BA in Dance
Creative and Performing Arts High School of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 1998- 2002
 Under the Direction of La Diva Davis; Studied Horton technique, ballet, jazz
Dance Space, Philadelphia, PA 2000-2002
 Under the direction of Anna Maria Jones; Studied ballet technique, pointe, partnering
Turning Point, Philadelphia, PA 1998-2002
 Under the direction of Anne Trenka; Studied ballet technique, partnering, pointe, Pilates,
Bartenieff Fundamentals
Ballet Hispanico, New York, NY, Summer 2002
 Studied ballet, modern (Limon), flamenco, and folklore from renowned faculty
Performance Experience
Memory Wax, Oakland, CA 2013
 Wax Poet(s) was commissioned and performed the piece, Memory Way choreographed by
Heather Stockton at Little Field Music Hall with original score by Les Struck
New Ground Dance Festival, Oakland, CA Summer 2013
 Performed a piece to be entered in choreography contest, choreography by Kristin Torok
The PEACE Project: Shaking and Shocking, Laney College, Oakland, CA Summer 2013
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Performed evening length work with dNaga dance company, choreography by Claudine
Naganuma
Tapestry, Oakland, CA Spring 2013
 Performed PEACE Project with dNaga Dance, choreographed by Claudine Naganuma
Into the Current: Mills Thesis Concert, Oakland, CA Spring 2013
 Performed works by MFA candidates and a solo in my own thesis choreography
Event With Canfield (Cunningham) Oakland, CA 2013
 Performed Merce Cunningham repertory. Restaged by Holley Farmer
OatsCurriedSalmonDeathStar, Oakland, CA 2012
 Performed work choreographed by Shinichi Iova-Koga,
Credo In Us, Oakland, CA 2012
 Performed work choreographed by Molissa Fenley, 2012
Mills Thesis Concert, Oakland, CA Fall 2012
 Performed Works created by MFA Dance Recipients
Repco State of Change, Oakland, CA Spring2011
 Performed works by faculty of Mills College
Built On Stilts Dance Festival, Martha’s Vineyard, MA Summer 2010
 Performed a modern duet choreographed by co-founder of BOS Dance Festival
Goucher College Spring Concert, Baltimore, MD Spring 2006
 Performed in faculty ballet choreography
 Soloist and group performer in senior choreography
Goucher 253 Series, Baltimore, MD, Spring 2004-2006
 Performed in student choreography
Goucher College Fall Concert, Baltimore, MD Fall 2005
 Dancer in faculty ballet choreography
Garden State Dance Festival, Cherry Hill, NJ 2002
 Performed in ballet and modern faculty choreography and guest
artist folklore piece
Further Work Experience
Founder and Head Baker, Human Heart Bakery 2010-2011
 Baked and delivered vegan and gluten free cakes
 Created financial spread sheet for company
 Created and managed Facebook page for company
 Managed employees
Co-Founder and Daily Columnist, HipstersEatforFree.com, Philadelphia, PA Fall
2009-Present
 Researched, interviewed, edited and wrote articles about independent music in Philadelphia
Enrichment Teacher, The Philadelphia School, Philadelphia, PA, Spring 2006-2009
 Tutored children with school work
 Created art projects and academic activities for children
 Engaged Children from ages 6-12 in academic learning
Substitute Teacher for Philadelphia School, Philadelphia, PA 2006-2009
 Created and followed lesson plan for first to eighth grades
Writer, C.T.G. Magazine, Philadelphia, PA, Fall 2007
 Researched and wrote articles to be published in magazine
 Showed ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines
Feature Article Writer, Goucher College Dance Newsletter, Spring 2005-2006
 Researched material, conducted interviews, edited and wrote articles
Awards
E.L Wiegand Foundation Award. Outstanding Choreography, Oakland, CA, Fall 2012
Howard and Geraldine Polinger Scholarship in Performing Arts. Scholarship in dance performance
Baltimore, MD, Fall 2005-2006
Certifcation Peer mediation, Baltimore, MD 2006
Sample Choreography
Clips from Facsimile http://vimeo.com/70208820
References
Holley Farmer hfarmer@mill.edu
Angela Preston (215) 939-3432