Elise Marie Ringenberg
Curriculum Vitae
Email: eliseringenberg@yahoo.com
Education
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Modern Dance
Degree anticipated May 2014
GPA: 3.94
Mary Institute and Country Day School, St. Louis, Missouri
High School Diploma
Degree received June 2010
Dance Training
Texas Christian University, The School for Classical and Contemporary Dance, Fort
Worth, TX 2010-Present
 Trained under the direction of TCU Faculty
o Modern: Laura Barbee, Susan Douglas Roberts, Suki John, Sarah Newton, Lily
Sloan, and Kristi Vincent Johnson
o Improvisation: Nina Martin
o Ballet: Li-Chou Cheng, Michele Gifford, Allan Kinzie, and Jessica Zeller
o Bodywork and Pilates: Deborah Vogel, Laura West Strawser
o Ballroom: Natalja Sawal
o Crew Work and Lighting Design: Roma Flowers
 Trained under the direction of Guest Artists
o Modern: Charlotte Boyd-Christensen, Robbie Cook, Heidi Latsky, Loretta
Livingston, Jenny Mendez
o Ballet: Susan Jaffe, Armando Luna, John Gardner, Amanda McKerrow,
Willy Shives
o Gaga: Amy Morrow
o African: Jennifer Hobson
Patzius Performing Arts, St. Louis, MO 2006-2010
 Trained under the direction of Donna Patzius Hill, Andrea Patzius, Kelly Newel,
Lauren Kelly
 Studied ballet, pointe, modern, jazz
Singapore American School, Dance Department, Singapore, Singapore 2004-2006
 Trained under the direction of Tracy Van der Linden and Heather Rodocker
 Studied ballet, modern, jazz, and choreography
Dance Arts Singapore, Singapore, Singapore 2004-2006
 Trained under Cindy Beh
 Studied ballet and jazz
Summer and Winter Intensives
Bumbershoot Aerial Arts, Summer 2013, Silks, Amy Schumaker and Becky Simons
Common Thread, Summers and Holidays 2012-2013, Modern and Ballet, Jennifer Medina
and Tara Cacciatore
gloATL, Summer 2011, Gaga, Lauri Stallings
Complexions, Winter 2009, Modern, Michael Leon Thomas
Point Park University, Summer 2009 Modern, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Pilates, Yoga, Sherry
Gerber, Lindy Mandredjieff, Jason McDole, Kathleen Reilly-Reau, Stacy Soroczynsky
Paul Taylor, Winter 2008, Modern, Andy leBeau
Center of Creative Arts,
 Summer 2008, Modern, Patdro Harris
 Summer 2007, Modern, Cecil Slaughter
Workshops and Master Classes
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Heidi Latsky, Modern, 2014
Willy Shives, Ballet, 2014
Jennifer Hobson, African, 2014
Amy Morrow, Gaga, 2013
Charlotte Boye-Christensen, Modern, 2013
Ray Chung, 2012
Susan Jaffe, Ballet, 2012
KT Neihoff, Lingo Dance Theater, Modern, 2011
Armando Luna, Ballet, 2011
John Gardner and Amanda McKerrow, ABT, Ballet, 2011
Stafford Berry, African American Dance Ensemble, African, 2011
Loretta Livingston, Modern, 2011
Darren Lorenzo, Bob Fosse, Jazz, 2011
Jenny Mendez, Pilobolus, Modern, 2010
Robbie Cook, Contact, 2010
Jen Mabus, Contact, 2010
Lucas Crandall, Hubbard Street, Ballet, 2008
Karen Brown, Kansas City Ballet, 2008
Gerard Charles, BalletMet, 2008
Performance Experience
DanceTCU, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
 Untitled, Nina Martin, 2014
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A Thinking Fever, Leslie Scates, Featured Soloist, 2013
breath to bone, Susan Douglas Roberts, 2013
Passengerz, Michelle Beard, 2013
Crowded Glow, Lexy Silva, 2012
it gentles them, Jane Weiner, 2012
Dotted Lines, Sarah Newton, 2012
from a bit of earth…, Ellen Vierse, 2012
Tipping Point, KT Niehoff, 2012
Feels Like Home, Becky Mikos, 2011
Under, Sarah Gamblin, 2011
Moving Forward, Lindsey Parker, 2011
Existenza for Electronic Sounds and Dancers, Nina Martin, 2011
Ritual at Fire Mountain, Stafford Berry, Jr., 2011
of what has passed by, Alexa Moore, 2010
Midwest Dance Theater, Patzius Performing Arts, St. Louis, MO
 Bizet Suites -Habanera, Donna Patzius-Hill, featured soloist, 2010
 Hallowed Ground, Elise Marie Ringenberg, featured soloist, 2010
 Toma que Toma que, Donna Patzius-Hill, 2010
 Iridori, Lauren Kelly, 2010
 Lost, Kelly Newell, featured soloist, 2009
 Letting Go, Donna Patzius-Hill, 2009
Choreography
Untitled, 2014
 Ensemble
 Texas Christian University
Wheel of Stillness, 2013
 Modern trio
 Texas Christian University
At Dusk, 2013
 Modern solo
 YAGP Indiana, Clayton High School
Hidden Shadows, 2013
 Modern solo
 Texas Christian University
Serendipity, 2012
 Contemporary Ballet solo
 Clayton High School, YAGP Indiana
Shattered, 2011
 Contemporary Pointe solo
 Clayton High School, YAGP Indiana
Hallowed Ground, 2009
 Modern solo
 Clayton High School, Texas Christian University, Elon University, Indiana University
Every Time it Rains, 2007
 Modern ensemble
 MICDS
Work Experience
Photographer, Freelance, Fort Worth, TX, St. Louis, MO, 2012-2014
 Photographed and edited dance photographs for Senior Concerts at TCU.
 Photographed and edited portraits, headshots, and dance shots for graduating
seniors.
 Communicated effectively and courteously with potential and current clients.
 Promoted photography skills online through social media such as Facebook and
professional dancers’ individual websites.
 Utilized creativity to offer a unique and personalized product for clients.
Membership Consultant, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, MO, 2012-2013
 Assisted visitors with membership and adoption options.
 Provided information and offered suggestions to membership holders and visitors.
 Organized inventory of memberships and sales through computer programing.
 Operated cash register, calculated sales, and prepared reports with accuracy.
 Trusted to work zoo fundraising events outside of consultant position.
Instructor and Choreographer, Patzius Performing Arts, St. Louis, MO, 2011-2013
 Taught core strengthening, jazz, and hip-hop to students of levels beginner to
advance.
 Fostered growth and development in technical skills and artistry among dancers.
 Choreographed four solos for Midwest Ballet Theater.
 Addressed questions and concerns of parents in a respectful and tactful manner.
 Displayed strong skills in collaboration, communicating my ideas, and fostering
growth.
 Demonstrated strong listening skills and problem solving capabilities
Camp Counselor, Innsbrook Resort, Warrensburg, St. Louis, MO
 Worked with other counselors to coordinate and assist with team building and craft
activities for children.
 Demonstrated a strong sense of observation skills and attending skills.
 Took direction well from camp leaders.
 Offered creative ideas in regards to the development of activities.
Public Relations Experience
Publicity Director, AIDS Outreach Center Benefit Concert, Fort Worth, TX, 2012- 2014
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Conducted outreach and publicity efforts to promote a fundraising dance concert.
Wrote a press release and multiple PSA announcements to promote the concert.
Contacted news writers, local businesses, schools and not-for-profits to publicize
concert and raise money for AIDS Outreach Center.
Organized a group of individuals to increase publicity efforts around the Fort Worth
area.
Director of National Business and Community Outreach, Chi Tau Epsilon Dance Honor
Society (XTE), Fort Worth, TX, 2012-2014
 Responsible for promoting XTE by specifically seeking new members and
communicating with potential applicants.
 Fostered the start-up of new chapters across the country.
 Conducted footnotes for DanceTCU concerts by communicating with
choreographers to collect artist statements and be able to speak on behalf of the
choreographers.
 Educated audience members about specific dance pieces through oral presentations.
Publicity Co-Director, 4x4 Student Choreography Concert, Fort Worth, TX, 2013
 Worked as a part of a team to hire a photographer for a photo shoot for fifteen
dancers.
 Independently scheduled the timeline and calendar of events for the photo shoot.
 Demonstrated strong communication skills and acted as a liaison between
photographer, faculty, and dancers.
 Assisted photographer by setting up lighting equipment and backdrop as well as
assisting during the photo shoot.
Production Experience
Technical Committee Member, 4x4 Senior Capstone Concert, Fort Worth, TX, 2014
 Responsible for overseeing load-in, training crew members, and directing
technical/dress rehearsals
 Managed and organized lighting for 16 dance works
 Conducted strike processes for four performances
Crew Work, DanceTCU, Fort Worth, TX, 2010-2014
 Responsible for load in tasks including hanging and focusing lights, and setting up
marley dance floor
 Worked as Stage Manager by calling cues for lights, sounds, and props backstage
 Responsible for changing gels and placing props on stage during concerts
 Responsible for strike tasks including taking down the lights and removing the
marley floors after concerts
Lighting Designer, 4x4 Senior Choreography Concert, TX, 2013
 Designed lighting for Wheel of Stillness by Elise Marie Ringenberg
 Completed preset sheets, cue sheets, magic sheets, and work with light plots to
facilitate the process of lighting a dance work
 Showed strength in inputting and editing light cues on the light board
Special Skills
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Strong skills in customer service, sales, promotion, and organizing events and
people.
Strong skills in critical thinking and adapting to change.
Experience working as part of a team while taking individual responsibility.
Strong oral and written communication skills developed from promoting school
events.
Enjoy using creativity and resourcefulness to identify resources to help others.
Skillful at providing customers with practical assistance and information.
Value service to others and the community and treat all with respect and courtesy.
Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, iMovie, and Internet
Research, Final Cut Pro, Garage Band
Language skills: Basic French comprehension and conversation skills.
Awards and Honors
Texas Christian University
 Dean’s Scholarship recipient, 2010-2014
 Kathryn McDorman Honors Scholar, 2010-2014
 TCU Scholar, 2010-2014
 Dean’s List, 2013
Dance
 Shattered, Nexstar National Talent Competition, Judge’s Choreography Choice
Award, 2012
 Partial Scholarship, gloATL, Atlanta, Georgia, 2011
 Mary Institute and Country Day School Dance Award, 2008, 2009