Jessica Neef

neef.jessica@gmail.com | (620) – 704 – 6772

Education
Bachelor of Science in American Dance Pedagogy
Oklahoma City University | Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment
Projected Graduation – May 2025
 Recipient of the Dance Pedagogy Scholarship, M Patterson Dance Teacher Scholarship, Dance
Talent Scholarship, and Presidential Scholarship
 Successfully completed courses in Ballet Pedagogy, Tap Pedagogy, Jazz Pedagogy, Dance History,
History of Teaching Dance, Choreography Studio, Production I and II, and Costume Lab
Experience
Costume Shop Assistant
Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment Costume Shop | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Fall
2022 to Present
 Integrated creative and administrative skills through technical wardrobe and sewing tasks
paired with project management
Assistant Costume Shop Supervisor
Star Dance Company | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Fall 2023
 Effectively led and managed a large team of stitchers to increase efficiency, increase
collaboration, and educate on new sewing skills
Guest Faculty
Karen’s Dance Studio | Joplin, Missouri | Summer 2023, Summer 2022
 Taught a variety of classes (including but not limited to ballet, tap, and jazz) in a variety of
age groups (including but not limited to 4- to 18-year-olds)
Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor
Star Dance Company | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Spring 2023
 Organized and directed a team of dressers to encourage communication across roles and to
ensure the professional show run smoothly
Skills
Teaching
 Experience in teaching ballet, pointe, tap, rhythm tap, jazz, contemporary/lyrical, modern,
and hip hop
 Possess expertise in teaching all levels and ages
 Constructed syllabi, lesson plans, and combinations for various dance genres, ages, and
levels
Costuming
 Proficient knowledge in hand sewing, machine sewing, and surging
 Specialties include working with hairpieces, stretch fabric, repair and replacement of zippers,
and constructing garments through use of patterning and rendering
References
Jessica Telfer
Costume Designer and Costume Shop Supervisor | Ann Lacy Dance and Entertainment Costume Shop
jetelfer@okcu.edu | (405)-208-5460
Nicole Druin-Amayo
Karen’s Dance Studio Owner and Director
info@karensdancestudio.com | (417)-623-1093