MICHELLE FISHERMAYR
Whitehorse,YT
Summary
Collaborative leader partnering with coworkers to foster an engaged and empowering work culture. Consistently meets company goals through organized and consistent practices. Thrives under pressure and excels at adapting to new situations and challenges, always striving to enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director/Choreographer
Tang Productions
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Dancer/Choreographer
SYIDA/Jude Wong
01.2009 - 07.2010
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow performers and production staff to foster a positive working environment.
- Participated in regular rehearsals, refining movements and synchronizing with fellow dancers for seamless performances.
- Demonstrated impressive flexibility, speed and agility when performing on stage.
Choreographer
The Guild Hall/Todd Duckworth
03.2010 - 04.2010
- Adapted choreography as needed based on performer abilities or technical limitations of venues.
- Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members.
- Composed sequences of steps and moves for dancers.
- Choreographed performances for individuals and groups.
Dancer
Yukon Urban Dance Ensemble/Lisa Stevens
01.2010 - 02.2010
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow performers and production staff to foster a positive working environment.
- Participated in regular rehearsals, refining movements and synchronizing with fellow dancers for seamless performances.
- Demonstrated impressive flexibility, speed and agility when performing on stage.
Rosie/Choreographer
The Guild Hall/Eric Epstein
03.2009 - 04.2009
- Adapted choreography as needed based on performer abilities or technical limitations of venues.
- Composed sequences of steps and moves for dancers.
- Choreographed performances for individuals and groups.
- Established comprehensive warm-up routines to reduce injury risk and promote dancer longevity.
Dancer/Singer Swing
Carnival Cruiselines/Jessica Block
10.2007 - 06.2008
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow performers and production staff to foster a positive working environment.
- Participated in regular rehearsals, refining movements and synchronizing with fellow dancers for seamless performances.
- Demonstrated impressive flexibility, speed and agility when performing on stage.
Dancer
Dynamite Productions/Terrie Turai
04.2007 - 09.2007
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Participated in regular rehearsals, refining movements and synchronizing with fellow dancers for seamless performances.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow performers and production staff to foster a positive working environment.
Little Red/Dance Captain
Company C/Gerald Issac
09.2005 - 12.2005
- Kept team properly spaces and positioned during numbers.
- Maintained high standards of professionalism during rehearsals, performances, and off-stage interactions.
- Provided constructive criticism to assist team with improving performance.
Can-Can Dancer
Frantic Follies/Lyall Murdoch
04.2005 - 09.2005
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow performers and production staff to foster a positive working environment.
- Participated in regular rehearsals, refining movements and synchronizing with fellow dancers for seamless performances.
Dancer/Singer
Victoria Symphony/Brian Jackson, Jacques Lemay
09.2004 - 10.2004
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow performers and production staff to foster a positive working environment.
- Participated in regular rehearsals, refining movements and synchronizing with fellow dancers for seamless performances.
- Demonstrated impressive flexibility, speed and agility when performing on stage.
Louise in Production of Crazy for You
TUTS/Scott Drewitz, Wendy Stuart
04.2004 - 08.2004
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Dancer/Singer
Spirit of a Nation Company/Jacques Lemay
06.2003 - 08.2003
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow performers and production staff to foster a positive working environment.
- Participated in regular rehearsals, refining movements and synchronizing with fellow dancers for seamless performances.
- Demonstrated impressive flexibility, speed and agility when performing on stage.
Dancer
Dare to Dance Company/David Connelly
08.2002 - 10.2002
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow performers and production staff to foster a positive working environment.
- Participated in regular rehearsals, refining movements and synchronizing with fellow dancers for seamless performances.
- Demonstrated impressive flexibility, speed and agility when performing on stage.
Education
Certificate - Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies
Royal Academy of Dance
Toronto, ON09.2017
Diploma - Performing Arts (Singing, Acting, Dancing)
Canadian College of Performing Arts
Victoria, BC06.2004
Skills
Verbal and written communication
People Management
Project Management
Team Management
Creativity and Innovation
Staff Management
Organizational Development
Program Management
Team Leadership
Effective leader
Teaching
- The Heart of Riverdale Community Centre, Whitehorse, YT, 2015-current
- Leaping Feats Creative Dance Works, Whitehorse, YT, 2014-2015
- Northern Lights School of Dance, Whitehorse, YT, 2008-2010
- Dundurn School of Dance, Dundurn, SK, 2002-2004
Performance
- Varietease 6, Director/Choreographer, Tang Productions
- Man from the Capital, Choreographer, The Guild Hall/Todd Duckworth
- One Year in the Yukon, Dancer/Choreographer, SYIDA/Jude Wong
- 2010 Olympics, Dancer, Yukon Urban Dance Ensemble/Lisa Stevens
- Cabaret, Rosie/Choreographer, The Guild Hall/Eric Epstein
- Here’s Hollywood, Dancer/Singer Swing, Carnival Cruiselines/Jessica Block
- Diamond Tooth Gerties, Dancer, Dynamite Productions/Terrie Turai
- Into the Woods, Little Red/D.C., Company C/Gerald Issac
- Frantic Follies Vaudeville.., Can-Can Dancer, Frantic Follies/Lyall Murdoch
- Westside Story, Graziella, CCPA/Jacques Lemay, Janis Dunning
- Live! From New York, Dancer/Singer, Victoria Symphony/Brian Jackson, Jacques Lemay
- Crazy For You, Louise, TUTS/Scott Drewitz, Wendy Stuart
- Spirit of a Nation, Dancer/Singer, Spirit of a Nation Company/Jacques Lemay
- Dare to Dance, Dancer, Dare to Dance Company/David Connelly
Training
- Royal Academy of Dance Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies, 2016
- Enriched Certificate with Honours/Diploma from the Canadian College of Performing Arts, 2004-2005
- Susan Toumine, Amalia Schelhorn, Hazel-Ann Stark (Distinction received on Advanced II RAD), Janis Tooby-Macdonald, Sherry Black, Heather Myers, Jacques Lemay, Linda Erickson, Christopher Weddell, John Lucas, Barbara Poggemiller, Lina de Guevara, Sheila Scott, Anne Bateman, Catherine Lewis, Elaine Thaller
Timeline
Director/Choreographer
Tang Productions
08.2016 - 10.2016
Choreographer
The Guild Hall/Todd Duckworth
03.2010 - 04.2010
Dancer
Yukon Urban Dance Ensemble/Lisa Stevens
01.2010 - 02.2010
Rosie/Choreographer
The Guild Hall/Eric Epstein
03.2009 - 04.2009
Dancer/Choreographer
SYIDA/Jude Wong
01.2009 - 07.2010
Dancer/Singer Swing
Carnival Cruiselines/Jessica Block
10.2007 - 06.2008
Dancer
Dynamite Productions/Terrie Turai
04.2007 - 09.2007
Little Red/Dance Captain
Company C/Gerald Issac
09.2005 - 12.2005
Can-Can Dancer
Frantic Follies/Lyall Murdoch
04.2005 - 09.2005
Dancer/Singer
Victoria Symphony/Brian Jackson, Jacques Lemay
09.2004 - 10.2004
Louise in Production of Crazy for You
TUTS/Scott Drewitz, Wendy Stuart
04.2004 - 08.2004
Dancer/Singer
Spirit of a Nation Company/Jacques Lemay
06.2003 - 08.2003
Dancer
Dare to Dance Company/David Connelly
08.2002 - 10.2002
Certificate - Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies
Royal Academy of Dance
Diploma - Performing Arts (Singing, Acting, Dancing)
Canadian College of Performing Arts
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