DP

DE'SHANAY POLLARD
deshanay98@gmail.com | 410-935-2515 | Owings Mills, MD 21117

Summary

Highly motivated Dancer with 12 years of expertise in delivering beautiful stage performances. Talented in consistently
delivering each performance with precision due to daily practice, physical capabilities and dynamic coordination. Gifted
professional with special focus in Modern dance to enhance skillset and develop new moves and techniques.

Skills

Modern Dance Rehearsals and daily practice

Contemporary Dance Performance preparation
Classical and Modern Ballet Dance development

Experience

Coppin State University | Baltimore, MD Trained, exercised and attended dance classes to maintain high levels of
Dance Company technical proficiency, physical stamina and physical fitness.
08/2018 - 05/2022 Participated in workshops to learn new skills and keep current on latest
artistic techniques
developed professional relationships with different dance professionals,
choreographers and performers by actively listening and effectively
communicating.

Celia Bambara | Harlem, NY Collaborated and performed with Celia Bambara at Movement Research
Dance Assistant Worked closely with choreographers to perfect performance of dance
01/2020 - 01/2020 moves.

Misako Ballet Studio | Columbia, Built and cultivated lasting professional relationships with other dancers,
Maryland choreographers and performers by attending social events and maintaining
Student Dancer communication.
05/2018 - 08/2019 Implemented new choreographed improvisation technique for stage
performances.
Practiced in optional master classes

ShellyFLEX Athletics | Glen Burnie, MD Identified areas of concern uncovered during training sessions and
Flexibility Training suggested methods to reduce risk.
01/2019 - 03/2019 Attended sessions to improve flexibility,strength,and body awareness.

Wells College Dance Company | Aurora, Created and choreographed dance moves and routines for self, partners
NY and ensembles.
Company Dancer Trained, exercised and attended dance classes to maintain high levels of
08/2016 - 05/2018 technical proficiency, physical stamina and physical fitness.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals
and address issues related to our products and services.

Urinetown | Aurora, NY Learned choreography quickly and adapted to changes in choreography

Background Dancer
09/2016 - 12/2016 seamlessly by maintaining physical and mental flexibility.
Identified current dance trends and innovations to stay updated and learn
new moves.
Attended all mandatory rehearsals with cast to sing and dance.

New Town High School Dance Company | Rehearsed 9 hours per week to prepare for dance roles in school
Owings Mills, MD productions.
Company Dancer Worked closely with choreographers to perfect performance of dance
08/2013 - 07/2016 moves.
Learned choreography quickly and adapted to changes in choreography
seamlessly by maintaining physical and mental flexibility.

Education and Training

Coppin State University | Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Science in Dance
Expected in 05/2022

Wells College | Aurora, NY

Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts
Expected in 05/2022

New Town High School | Owings Mills, MD

High School Diploma
05/2016