Karyn Tomczak

429 2nd Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901  646-996-1975  Karyntap@gmail.com

EDUCATION: Master of Arts Degree in Dance Education

Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY
Thesis: Becoming a Dance Star: How the Art of Dance Teaches Valuable Life Skills
Course Highlights: Conflict Resolution Using Movement, Dance History, Dance
Education: Curriculum & Choreography, Building Self-Esteem through Dance

Bachelor of Science Degree in Production Management: Apparel

Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY

Additional Theatrical Training:

DANCE Tap, Jazz, Ballet
Sam Viverito, Beverly Fletcher, Barbara Denny – Buffalo, NY
Randy Skinner, Michael Owens, Phil Black – New York, NY
VOICE Mary Saunders, Joyce Hall – New York, NY
ACTING Charles Kakatzakis – New York, NY

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Progressing Ballet Technique ­ Certification, 2017
ABT® Certified Teacher, Pre­Primary­Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum, 2016
Certified Zena Rommett Floor Barre® Instructor, 2012-2013
New York State Teaching Certificate in Special Subjects, Dance K-12
Areas of Expertise: Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre Teaching Interests: Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre

Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC Current

Asstistant Professor of Theatre
 Teaching of Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Fundamentals of Dance

Walnut Hill School for the Arts, Natick, MA June-July 2015 & 2018
Dance Teacher/Choreographer
 Teaching of Jazz and Musical Dance
 Choreographer, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Zombie Prom

Columbus State University, Columbus GA 2016-2018

Vicki Jiles Flanagan Distinguished Chair in Dance, Assistant Professor
 Director of the Dance Minor Program - scheduling
 Choreographer for Department of Theatre musicals
 Teaching of Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Fundamentals of Dance, Ballroom, Dance History

Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 2009-2015

Assistant Professor, Program Director-Dance
 Advising of Dance Minors and BFA: Musical Theatre Majors
 Director of Fall/Spring End of Semester Dance Showcase
 Director of Spring Dance Concert
 Faculty Advisor of WCU Dance Club
 Choreographer for musical theatre projects and musicals
 Teaching of Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Dance Techniques, Ballroom, and Dance Appreciation
 Program Director administrative duties such as scheduling, oversee adjuncts, book
orders.

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Queens College, Flushing, NY 2009
Adjunct Professor
 Choreographer of Anything Goes for the Drama, Theatre & Dance Department

Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, Long Island City, NY 2007-2008

Theatre Dance Instructor in a pre-professional, performing arts conservatory
 Created musical theatre dance curriculum for Junior & Senior dance majors
 Designed the Dance Department student handbook
 Developed dance curriculum for non-dance majors in the physical education department
 Taught the musical theatre dance class which included choreographing the yearly musical, and
Broadway review
 Supported all other studios with backstage production assistance
 Designed and built costumes for many studio productions
 Implemented monthly student evaluations, and annual juries for Sophomore dance majors

Wagner College, Staten Island, NY 2005

Adjunct Professor
 Taught tap and jazz and created course outline for semester, Monitored and evaluated student progress
 Assisted with Freshman auditions

Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY 2003-2004

Adjunct Professor/Choreographer
 Worked with drama professor, theater director, music coach and 25-member cast to co-produce
A Chorus Line and Grease.
 Solely responsible for developing 4-month production and practice schedule for
dancers/actors/singers, set designers, costumer designers, and lighting and sound personnel.
 Choreographed dancing routines and provided instruction on steps, moves and staging.

South Junior High School, Newburgh, NY 2001 – 2005

Dance Instructor
 Responsible for developing and implementing improved dance program targeted to 7 th through 9th
graders in Performing Arts House of large junior high school.
 Guided 70 students per quarter in learning and increasing dance skills.
 Managed and directed dance and theater department. Work involved purchasing and budgeting.
 Designed curriculum for beginning and intermediate classes in modern and classic dance styles, including jazz and
tap.
 Revamped instructional program designed to increase learning of social, cultural and historical
dimensions of dance, along with choreographic principles, processes and structures.
 Provided oversight for students in viewing and analyzing various styles of dance.
 Worked with administrators and faculty to ensure dance program is incorporated into overall
educational strategies.
 Interacted and collaborated with the community and performing arts organizations.
 Created, choreographed and directed 3 annual school musicals.
 Assisted with marketing and promoting junior high as performance arts school.
 Monitored and tracked student progress. Also, communicated successes and concern with parents.
 Increased exposure to performing arts culture through field trips and attendance at local
performances and concerts.

Teaching Evaluations:
Tom Salzman, Director of the School of Stage and Screen, Western Carolina University

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“Karyn was very enthusiastic teaching the steps and working with individuals and/or groups as appropriate. To
this non-dancer observer, this seemed like an excellent class that worked on a variety of dance elements that
emphasized many different parts of the body. The students seemed engaged during the entire class.”
Amy Dowling, Western Carolina University Professor of Dance
“Overall, having been affiliated with the dance program since its transition from Health and Human
Performance, I can say that this is the first time the program seems to be meeting the needs of the various
populations we are trying to serve while having a dynamic vision of where we are going as we continue to grow
and this is largely due to Karyn’s presence.”
Terrence Mann, Distinguished Professor in Musical Theatre, Western Carolina
University
“I found working with Karyn Tomczak on Kiss Me, Kate extremely helpful insightful and creative. She was
diligent and always prepared yet flexible in re-staging or re-choreographing moments as needed. Her ability to
assist and expedite was very professional. Her energy in the room was always positive and specific to what we
were working on. I found her to be invaluable as a collaborator. “

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NEW YORK THEATRE
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Rockette /Swing Radio City Music Hall
SPRING SPECTACULAR Rockette /Swing Radio City Music Hall
JUST FEET FROM BROADWAY Featured Performer Symphony Space
SONDHEIM: A CELEBRATION Dancer/B'Way Chorus Susan Stroman, Scott Ellis, Paul
Gemignani
AT CARNEGIE HALL
TOURS
THE GREAT RADIO CITY Rockette/Magician's Asst. Joe Layton, Maurice Hines
MUSIC HALL SPECTACULAR
42nd STREET Phyliss / Swing European Tour
SOPHISTICATED LADIES Ensemble European Tour
MAGIC IN THE MIRROR Featured Performer LotteWorld, Seoul, Korea, Baayork Lee

REGIONAL/STOCK
REMEMBERING THE 40’S Featured Performer Reagle Music Theatre
WILL ROGERS FOLLIES Sister Westbury /Valley Forge
42nd STREET AnytimeAnnie, u/s Peggy, Dance Capt. Harrah's Lake Tahoe
FUNNY GIRL Ensemble Walnut Street Theatre
A CHORUS LINE Vicki, u/s Bebe, Kristine Sharon Playhouse
WEST SIDE STORY Margarita Artpark
SUGAR BABIES Sugar Baby, Dance Capt. Carousel Dinner Theatre
INDUSTRIALS / COMMERCIALS
NEW YORK LIFE - 150TH ANNV. Performer/Asst. Choreographer Zink Group-Madison Sq. Garden
IBEW Featured Performer Comet Productions
TOYOTA Performer Davis & Hamill Productions
MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS Principal Williams-Gerard Productions
HUNTER-DOUGLAS Principal Michael Brown Enterprises
WE'RE 4 NEW YORK Broadway Dancer NBC
TOY FAIR Demonstrator Hasbro
PRODUCER/CHOREOGRAPHER
ON TAP! FROM BWY TO THE SILVER SCREEN Miller Theatre New York, NY
A SALUTE TO ROCKETTE HISTORY II Miller Theatre New York, NY
A SALUTE TO ROCKETTE HISTORY Lang Recital Hall New York, NY
DIRECTOR
A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING (Dir/Chor) Highlands Playhouse Highlands, NC
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Asst.Dir/Chor) Theatre By The Sea Matunuck, RI
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I LOVE A PIANO (Dir/Chor) Roanoke Island Festival Manteo, NC
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN (Dir/Chor) Roanoke Island Festival Manteo, NC
CHOREOGRAPHER
UNTO THESE HILLS (2013-2018) Mountainside Theatre Cherokee, NC
CABARET Highlands Playhouse Highlands, NC
SWAMP GRAVY: LIVE AND LEARN Cotton Hall Theater Colquitt, GA
DAMES AT SEA Highlands Playhouse Highlands, NC
SWAMP GRAVY: SOLID GROUND Cotton Hall Theater Colquitt, GA
NYPRO Choreographer Asheville, NC
ASHEVILLE HOLIDAY PARADE (2010-2013) Rockette-Style Routine Asheville, NC
GUYS & DOLLS Struther’s Library Theatre Warren, PA
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Struther’s Library Theatre Warren, PA
ME & MY GIRL Surflight Theatre Beach Haven, NJ
ANYTHING GOES Surflight Theatre Beach Haven, NJ
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN Artpark Lewiston, NY
NY LIFE 150th ANNIVERSARY INDUSTRIAL Madison Square Garden New York, NY
SHOJI TABUCHI SHOW Shoji Tabuchi Theater Branson, MO
GREASE Dutchess Community College Poughkeepsie, NY

ACADEMIC CHOREOGRAPHY
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Walnut Hill Summer Theatre Natick, MA
SPRING AWAKENING Columbus State University Columbus, GA
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Columbus State University Columbus, GA
ZOMBIE PROM Walnut Hill Summer Theatre Natick, MA
42nd STREET (Terrence Mann, Dir.) Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
NEXT TO NORMAL (Terrence Mann, Dir.) Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Terrence Mann, Dir.) Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
KISS ME KATE (Terrence Mann, Dir.) Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
SHALL WE DANCE (Dir./Chor. Dance Concert) Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
SPRING DANCE CONCERT Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
ROGERS & HAMMERSTEIN GALA(Asst.Terrence Mann) Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
MID-SUMMER’S NIGHT DREAM (Move Consultant) Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
A CHORUS LINE (Asst. Dir. to Charlotte D’Amboise) Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
ANYTHING GOES (Charles Repole, Dir.) Queens College New York, NY
A CHORUS LINE Dutchess Community College Poughkeepsie, NY

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Actors’ Equity Association Dancers Over 40
American Federation of Teachers Musical Theatre Educators’ Alliance
American Guild of Television and Radio Artists National Dance Educators Organization
American Guild of Variety Artist Rockette Alumnae Association
American College Dance Association Screen Actors’ Guild

PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

Georgia Thespian Conference, Columbus, GA - “Secrets of Precision Dance by a Former Radio City Rockette”
February 9-11, 2018, February, 10-11, 2017
Georgia Theatre Conference, Augusta, GA- “Tap Basics” – October 15-15, 2016
OCTVS Performing Arts Academy, Guest Artist–Classes in Precision Dance: Tap, Nov. 9-13, 2015, Lakehurst, NJ
Tennessee Dance Festival–Master Classes in tap and musical theatre dance, October 9-11, 2015, October 1-2, 2016 -
Murfreesboro, TN, October 19-20, 2013 - Chattanooga, TN
American College Dance Association “Secrets of Precision Dance by a Former Radio City Rockette” &
Musical Theatre Tap Class - Milledgeville, GA, March 18-22, 2014, March 19-22, 2015, Auburn, AL,
March 10-12, 2017, March 15-18, 2018, Montclair, NJ
Southeastern Theatre Conference- “Secrets of Precision Dance by a Former Radio City Rockette”
Lexington, KY - March 2-4, 2017, Mobile, AL - March 6-8, 2015, Louisville, KY - March 6-9, 2014,
Chattanooga, TN - March 7-10, 2012, Atlanta, GA-March 3 & 4, 2011, Mobile, AL – March 7-10, 2018

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 “Floor-Barre®-Get Your Body Aligned” - Louisville, KY, March 6-10, 2012
Cleveland Metropolitan School District – Master class in precision dance for the “Hi-stepping” teams of the district.
January 25, 2014
Dance Masters of America, South Carolina Chapter, Master Classes & Scholarship Auditions
January 28, 2012 & January 23, 2015
“Using Dance to Teach the 3 R’s” – Elementary Education Students at Western Carolina University, Nov. 2010
“Precision” Dance Master Class – Erie Dance Consortium, Erie, PA October 2009

Dutchess Community College

Dance History Class – “What was it like to be a Rockette” & Alternate Careers in Dance
Foundations of Dance Class – Taught musical theatre dance class

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Georgia Thespian Conference, Columbus, GA – Adjudicator, 2017, February, 10-11, 2017
Dance Competition Adjudicator: Dance Expressions (2015), Tri-State Dance Competition (2014)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Progressing Ballet Technique, Ocean Springs, MS, 2017
The Ballet Blog - Dance Teacher Intensive, Level 1, Lisa Howell, Lafayette, LA 2015
Leading Edge Dance Conference, Lafayette, LA 2014
The Pulse, New York, NY, 2015
Ballroom classes at DanceSport, New York, NY 2012
Dance Medicine for Dance Educators, New York, NY 2010
Dance Teacher Summit, New York, NY 2009, 2011-2014, 2016 sponsored by Dance Teacher Magazine
Dance Teacher Summer Conference, New York, NY 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, Dance Teacher Magazine
National Dance Educators Organization, New York University, New York, NY, Feb 2005
From the Stage to the Classroom, City Center, New York, NY, 3/16/03
Young Peoples Dance Series: City Center, New York, NY-Alvin Ailey, Flamenco Farruquito, Paul Taylor, 2002-2003
The NYCBOE Dance Institute: Based on the Katherine Dunham Model, 8/17/02

PUBLICATIONS
Dance Spirit Magazine April 2013 – “High-Kick” University” pg. 66.
Journal of Dance Education September 2011 – Author: “Using Interactive Media in Dance Education”
Dance Teacher Magazine November 2005 - “Teaching In Outreach” by Lorelei Coutts
“The Most important quality for any artist working in Schools is flexibility,” say Karyn Tomczak, a former
Rockette and Broadway performer who recently made the transition into public education. “It’s not a studio
setting where the kids have signed on for the love of dance. You’re most likely to have 25 to 30 kids with varied
desires, abilities, and attitudes. If you’re lucky, there will be a designated space—otherwise you may be working
in a gym, library, cafeteria, classroom, or even a hallway!”

HIGHLIGHTS OF ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Conquer Clutter with Karyn, Brooklyn, NY Owner 2005 to Present
 A professional organization business that includes home, office and home office organizing,
moving and storage assistance, basic accounting (QuickBooks).
The Container Store, New York, NY Sales 2005-2007
 Assist customers in finding the best solution for their organizational challenges. Register sales.
WorldView Technologies Group, New York, NY Project Manager/Office Manager 2000-2001
 Coordinated schedules for president and four employees other using SalesLogix.
 Handled paperwork and recordkeeping such as monthly reports and invoicing.
 Conducted training sessions on ACT! Software.
 Managed the flow of client projects
Task Masters, New York, NY Personal Assistant/Office Manager 2000

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  Supported and assisted president of professional organizing firm serving resident, small business
and the corporate marketplace in 14 major U.S. cities.
 Planned and coordinated, travel, schedules and details for workshops, seminars, presentations and
time management coaching sessions.
 Instrumental in setting up “living model” for organization in Empire State Building showcase.
 Worked with president and subcontractors to prepare topics and textual content for television
appearances.
 Handled paperwork and recordkeeping such as monthly reports and invoicing.
Shape CD, Inc., New York, NY Executive Assistant 1997-1999
Handled day-to-day office activities.
Maintained and updated database files using ACT!
 Implemented Filing System.
KL Management, New York, NY Assistant Company Manager 1994-1995
 Organized travel arrangements for the company.
 Created Weekly Itinerary Information Sheets.
 Worked in Excel & Word.
 Coordinated company activities.

AWARDS & HONORS

2018 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Association, Choreography Nomination
for Spring Awakening at Columbus State University, Riverside Theatre
2014 Dance Teacher Magazine’s 2014 Dance Teacher Award for Higher Education
2013 College of Fine and Performing Arts Teaching Award, Western Carolina University
2012 RODIN Award- Recognition of Distinguished Instruction & Nurturing, WCU, Honor’s College
1981 Ms. Southern Erie County 1981, Ms. America Pageant Local
1981 Top Ten Miss New York State Pageant 1981, Ms. America Pageant
GRANTS
2017 Columbus State University Teaching & Learning Grant – Progressing Ballet Technique
2014 Western Carolina University QEP Non-Conference Travel Grant –On Tap! From Broadway to the Silver Screen
2014 Western Carolina University Professional Development Grant - On Tap! From Broadway to the Silver Screen
2014 Western Carolina University Chancellor’s Travel Grant: SETC 2015
2014 Western Carolina University Chancellor’s Travel Grant: ACDA 2015
2014 Distinguished list of nominees for the 2013-14 FYE Advocates, Western Carolina University
2013 Western Carolina University Chancellor’s Travel Grant: SETC 2014
2013 Western Carolina University Chancellor’s Travel Grant: ACDA 2014
2013 Western Carolina University QEP Non-Conference Travel Grant -A Salute to Rockette History II
2013 Western Carolina University Professional Development Grant - A Salute to Rockette History II
2011 Western Carolina University Visiting Scholar Grant: Mercedes Ellington
2013 Western Carolina University Professional Development Grant - A Salute to Rockette History
2013 Western Carolina University QEP Non-Conference Travel Grant -A Salute to Rockette History
2013 Western Carolina University Undergraduate Travel Grant -A Salute to Rockette History
2012 Western Carolina University Chancellor’s Travel Grant: SETC 2013
2012 College of Fine and Performing Arts Tech Grant – iPad and Stagewrite software.
2012 Western Carolina University Microgrant: Dance History Class & Dance Teacher Summit 2012
2012 Western Carolina University Quality Enhancement Plan Grant: “Dancing with the Catamounts”
2011 Western Carolina University Visiting Scholar Grant: Peggy Schwartz
2011 Western Carolina University Microgrant-Dance Teacher Summit 2011
2011 Western Carolina University Chancellor’s Travel Grant: SETC
2010 Western Carolina University Chancellor’s Travel Grant: SETC
2010 Western Carolina University Quality Enhancement Plan Grant-Asheville Holiday Parade
2010 Western Carolina University Microgrant: Dance Medicine for Dance Educators
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COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY SERVICE
2016-18 Department & College Curriculum Committee
2016-17 Women’s First Committee

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY SERVICE

2014 College of Fine and Performing Arts Teaching Award Committee
2013-2015 Faculty Senate, Faculty Affairs Council
2010-2013 Visiting Scholar Committee, Chair
2010-2103 Coulter Faculty Commons Advisory Board
2010-2013 Musical Theatre Steering Committee
2010-2013 Stage and Screen Executive Council
2010-2013 ACE Advisory Committee

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

 ArtBeat 2018, Columbus, GA
 Young Arts Professionals Kick Off Event, Columbus Museum, Columbus, GA, 2017, 2018
 Rainey McCuller’s Performing Arts School – Adjudicator for entering dance students, April 2017
 WinterFest, Columbus State University, 2016, 2017
 Columbus State University’s Broadway Ball, 2016, 2017
 All Night Long, Bardo Arts Center, Choreographer, 2015
 WCU’s Annual Award-winning Radio Shows: On the Homefront, A Christmas Carol, Dracula, Tarzan,
Echoes of the Cotton Club, Robin Hood – The Legacy. Choreographer, 2010-2015.
 Arts Alive @ 125, Bardo Arts Center, Choreographer, 2014
 Dillsboro Lights & Luminaries, December 2013, 2014
 Asheville Holiday Parade, Choreographer, 2010-2013
 Career Transition for Dancers, Panel member, New York, NY, July 2014
 WCU’s College of Fine and Performing Arts DADA Festival, Choreographer, “Parade”
 WCU Chancellor’s Installation Gala, March 28, 2012, Choreographer
 WCU Dance Marathon, March 10, 2012, Choreographer
 Asheville Christmas Show, Diana Wortham Theatre, Choreographer, November 18, 2011
 Dillsboro Youth Arts Festival, Director of “Dance Through the 20th Century,” Dillsboro, NC. Fall ‘10, ’13, ‘14
 Ballroom Dance Clinic for Mountain Discovery Charter School in Bryson City, NC
 American Cancer Society, Fundraiser, Williamsport, PA
 National Dance Week, Assistant Director, Poughkeepsie, NY

COMPUTER SKILLS
Computer Skills: MAC & PC with Windows and Internet
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ACT! and QuickBooks
Stagewrite for iPad

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY: See attached

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONS: See attached