Kat Baranowski

Collaborated with production team to produce and choreograph musical theatre productions.

Show's Choreographed: Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS, Seussical Jr, Alice In Wonderland Jr, Frozen Jr, The Addams Family Young at Part Ed, Heathers The Musical, Into The Woods, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and more.

• Prepared student groups for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques.
• Managed exercise, conditioning and flexibility improvement programs.
• Helped students work on facial expressions to match dance moves.
• Choreographed performances for individuals and groups.
• Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members.

• Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
• Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
• Planned and oversaw group, couples, and individual dance performances.
• Planned routines for recitals and performances.
• Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques.
• Communicated with students and parents in person, via email, and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
• Adhered to studio guidelines and legal requirements.
• Assessed student progress regularly to identify students needing individualized help, provide feedback and select suitable material for dancers.
• Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
• Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
• Monitored student behavior to identify potential issues and address problems appropriately.
• Recognized and adapted to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students.

• Curated and executed class dance programs for grades K-8
• Organized and led full school dance performances
• Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
• Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
• Styles included, line dancing, ballroom and hip hop.

• Worked with a variety of age groups from 3- 18
• Worked with creative team to choreograph full scale musical productions such as Big Fish The Musical and Fame The Musical for their Young Company.
• Crafted and taught dance program for youngest age group during summer months
• Worked with a team to create the best learning environment possible to help youth blossom into confident performers