Noah Ryang
Berkeley
Summary
Seasoned Dance Instructor offers top talents in student assessment, interpretive movement, and rehearsal direction. Creative and encouraging individual with many years of experience instructing students on various dance techniques through interaction and demonstration. Commended for his high level of endurance and patient, calm demeanor.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Ballet & Books Berkeley Chapter
Berkeley
09.2021 - 01.2025
- Led the Berkeley chapter of Ballet and Books, a national nonprofit aiming to bridge the literacy gap through a hybrid program of dance and reading instruction.
- Taught fundamental ballet technique to 6-9-year-old children for 4 years. Instructed classes in classical ballet technique, emphasizing posture, alignment, turnout, strength conditioning and stretching techniques.
- Developed professional and personal relationships with Berkeley Public Library staff, secured space, coordinated with parents and student mentors, captured quality photos of sessions, acquired lesson materials and performance costumes, organized fundraisers, designed promotional content for instagram using Adobe Suite.
- Mentored kids from the Berkeley area, finding ways to build trust, understanding, boundaries, open communication, and compassion; applied educational psychology principles to lessons; approached each child’s education differently to meet their unique needs; nurtured a sense of community built around curiosity and passion for the performing arts.
Dancer
Jacob Jonas Summer Intensive
Moncalvo
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Performed in original work by world-renowned choreographer Jacob Jonas whose work includes collaboration with Britney Spears, Sia, Rosalía, Elton John, SZA and Kanye West.
- Spent a week in Moncalvo Italy training intensively in Jacob Jonas's method. Practice included learning an algorithmic movement system, choreographing his own solos and duets, and taking class with accompaniment from Imogen Heap.
UC Berkeley Theater Dance and Performance Studies
Berkeley
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Currently training within UC Berkeley's dance program; taking Modern, Gaga, Hip Hop and African Traditional Dance classes. Dances 12 hrs/wk with the program.
- Also keeping up with ballet technique, taking 2-4 classes a week from great teachers.
- Is a performing member of Berkeley's ballet club, taking class for 4 hrs/wk and rehearsing for 2 hrs/wk.
Guest Artist
Oakland Ballet School
Oakland
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed in Oakland Ballet School's production of Ronn Guidi's The Secret Nutcracker. Embodied the roles of the Rat King and a French aristocrat in the Mirlitons Divertissement. Delved further into character roles and studied the craft of camp and emoting on stage.
Dancer
Berkeley Dance Project
Berkeley
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed in Lenora Lee's award winning multimedia dance piece, Within These Walls. The piece wove together contemporary dance, poetry, and video projection to tell the stories of the estimated 170,000 Chinese immigrants detained at the U.S Immigration Station on Angel Island.
- Played the detainee Yieu Yun, connecting to his own family's migration story from Korea and attempting to embody history with respect and depth.
- Images, and more information regarding the project can be found at the following links. Noah is wearing a blue/teal button up in most images or a thick red jacket, and has short brown bangs. He's featured in several partnered lifts (being lifted and lifting).
- Https://news.berkeley.edu/2023/02/21/berkeley-dance-project-2023-within-these-walls/
- Https://tdps.berkeley.edu/productions/bdp-2023
- Https://www.berkeleyside.org/2023/02/22/within-these-walls-zellerbach-playhouse-2023-berkeley-dance-project
Senior Company Member
Ballet California
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Member of a pre-professional ballet company, took part in 3 full-length classical ballet performances per/year.
- Participated in rehearsals and classes in ballet technique, men's technique, variations, modern, pilates, weight conditioning and pas de deux.
- Dedicated between 22-28 hrs/wk throughout the year, including holidays.
Ballet California's Mentor Program
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Served as a mentor for a younger dancer to help navigate his training/rehearsals and to develop love for ballet.
- Participated in an orientation day, gift-exchanges and cast parties. Connected with mentee throughout the year to answer questions, provide advice and encourage his growth.
Ballet California Petit Oasis Foundation Ballet Scholarship
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Auditioned for and awarded scholarship to cover full cost of ballet class tuition at Ballet California.
- Petit Oasis awards scholarships to applicants who show realistic potential to become professional dancers.
Rock School, Philadelphia
Philadelphia
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Awarded full tuition scholarship for 6-week intensive ballet program, 4 hrs/day + rehearsals. Had to learn to stand out in a room of talented dancers, be confident, and be seen. Exposed to different visiting teachers from the professional ballet world. Navigated a new city on his own.
Ballet Alliance Festival
Spokane
05.2019 - 05.2019
- Took part in master classes from renowned instructors and participated in dance-related seminars. Scheduled to attend and perform remotely at the Ballet Alliance Festival in 2020.
Apprentice Company Member
Pacific Dance Center
Manhattan Beach
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Dedicated himself to ballet after taking first dance class midway through 8th grade. Spent considerable time studying, learning terminology/technique and trying to catch up to peers who began dancing at a much younger age.
- Committed 12-18 hrs/wk to class and rehearsal. Numerous performances, including leading roles. Awarded full scholarship.
Education
UC Berkeley Theater Dance and Performance Studies
01.2024
Ballet California
01.2021
Ballet California Petit Oasis Foundation Ballet Scholarship -
01.2020
Rock School
Philadelphia01.2019
Pacific Dance Center
01.2018
Skills
- Choreography
- Stage performance
- Character development
- Dance technique
- Music interpretation
- Ballet technique
- Contemporary technique
- Curriculum development
- Student needs assessment
- Student advocacy
- Reporting and documentation
- Parent communication
- Community engagement
- Serving diverse communities
- Excellent classroom management
- Fundraising strategy
- Social media marketing
Timeline
Dancer
Jacob Jonas Summer Intensive
07.2024 - 07.2024
Guest Artist
Oakland Ballet School
01.2023 - 12.2023
UC Berkeley Theater Dance and Performance Studies
01.2022 - 01.2024
Dancer
Berkeley Dance Project
01.2022 - 01.2023
Director
Ballet & Books Berkeley Chapter
09.2021 - 01.2025
Rock School, Philadelphia
06.2019 - 07.2019
Ballet Alliance Festival
05.2019 - 05.2019
Ballet California Petit Oasis Foundation Ballet Scholarship
01.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Company Member
Ballet California
01.2018 - 01.2021
Ballet California's Mentor Program
01.2018 - 01.2021
Apprentice Company Member
Pacific Dance Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
UC Berkeley Theater Dance and Performance Studies
Ballet California
Ballet California Petit Oasis Foundation Ballet Scholarship -
Rock School
Pacific Dance Center
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