COREY O’KEEFE

(303) 859-3041 cokeefe2@colostate.edu Fort Collins, CO circa 2002

PERSONAL STATEMENT

As a dedicated dancer, I have a profound love for the art of movement. My journey
in dance has been a continuous exploration of self-expression, discipline, and artistic
growth. I intend to bring my authentic presence into all of my work and strive to create a
positive and inclusive environment wherever I go.

EDUCATION

Colorado State University Anticipated Graduation - Fall 2024

BA in Dance
BS in Health and Exercise Science - Concentration in Sports Medicine

Evergreen High School 2016 - 2020

Evergreen, CO

UNIVERSITY DANCE COURSEWORK

D286 Performance Practicum Spring 2024

D392 Dance Junior Portfolio Seminar
D421A Dance Techniques VIII: Modern
D427 History of Non-Western Dance Forms
D471 Dance Capstone
Fall 2023
D326 Dance Choreography
D370 Writing About Dance
D420A Dance Techniques VII: Modern
D321A Dance Techniques VI: Modern Spring 2023
D324 Dance Teaching Creative Movement
D340 Dance Repertory Engagement
D486 Production Practicum
D487 Dance Internship

D320A Dance Techniques V: Modern Fall 2022

D330 Dance Repertory Ensemble
TH163 Costume Construction

D186 Production Practicum Spring 2022

D221A Dance Techniques IV: Modern
D226 Dance Choreography I
D292 Seminar - The Dancing Body

D126 Dance Improvisation Fall 2021

D220A Dance Techniques III: Modern

D221A Dance Techniques IV: Modern Spring 2021

D221B Dance Techniques IV: Ballet

D192 Dance First Years Seminar Fall 2020

D221 Dance Techniques III: Ballet

RELATED COURSEWORK

HES403 Physiology of Exercise Spring 2024

HONR499 Senior Honors Thesis

BMS301 Human Gross Anatomy Fall 2023

FSHN350 Human Nutrition

HES307 Biomechanical Principles of Human Movement Spring 2023

HES340 Exercise Prescription Fall 2022

BMS300 Principles of Human Physiology Spring 2022

HES207 Anatomical Kinesiology Fall 2021

MASTER CLASSES

Heather Conn, MOMIX Dance Company January 2024

JoAnna Mendl Shaw, The Equus Projects October 2023
Gaspard&Dancers October 2023
Gina Medina April 2023
Parson’s Dance Company October 2022
Complexions Dance Company April 2022
Vincent Thomas, VT Dance March 2022
Christina Johnson January 2022
Urban Bush Women September 2021
Dwight Rhoden, Complexions Dance Company January 2021

CONVENTIONS AND COMPETITIONS

Believe Virtual Dance Competition May 2020

Groove Virtual Dance Competition and Convention April 2020
Celebrity Dance Convention October 2019
Believe Dance Competition May 2019
Groove Dance Competition and Convention April 2019
Celebrity Dance Convention October 2018
Believe Dance Competition April 2018
Fluid Dance Convention April 2018
Fluid Dance Convention April 2017

EARLY DANCE TRAINING

Evergreen Dance Company 2008 - 2020

Shelby McKee
Amber Andrews

CHOREOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE

D326 Dance Choreography II - On The Inside October 2023

D226 Dance Choreography I - Sunflower May 2022

Evergreen Dance Center - Do You Love Me May 2020

Evergreen Dance Center - What a Wonderful World May 2020

Evergreen Dance Center - Speechless May 2019

FEATURED PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

Colorado State University

affirmation - Julia Stwalley December 2023
thaw - Grace Cooper April 2023
Change is Gonna Come - Grace Gallagher November 2022
Tethered - Adrienne Frisbee May 2022
le jeu d’être - Elise Gusinde-Duffy May 2022
In Memory - Maddy Kling December 2021
Muscle Memory - Isabel Krull May 2021

Evergreen Dance Company

Back to the Future - Shelby McKee and Amber Andrews May 2020
When We Were Kids - Shelby McKee, Amber Andrews
Soldier Keep on Marching- Shelby McKee
We Can Do It - Amber Andrews
Waltz of the Hours - Michele Major
Wrap Me in Your Arms - Amber Andrews

Drosselmeyer’s Doll December 2019

Marzipan
Walz of the Flowers

Trouble - Shelby McKee May 2019

Brand New - Shelby McKee

Le Jazz Hot - Shelby McKee May 2018

Keep Me Sane - Clarie Steeno
Silence - Shelby McKee
I Found - Claire Steeno

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Evergreen Dance Company

Intermediate Jazz - Ages 12-15 2017 - 2020
Beginner Tap - Ages 5-10
Beginner Hip Hop - Ages 5-10
Beginner Ballet - Ages 5-10
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Guest Performer - American Lullaby - Still Singing March 2024

Judy Bejarano, IMPACT Dance Company

DIRECTION + TECHNICAL PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE

D486 Production Practicum Spring 2023

TH163 Costume Construction Fall 2022
D186 Production Practicum Spring 2022

SERVICE, ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH

Internships
CSU Education in Motion June 2023
Moving Through Parkinsons Spring 2023

Community Engagement
Community Mini Performances May 2023
CSU Repertory Aspen Dance Connection Tour April 2023
CSU Repertory Day of Dance - Sterling, CO March 2023
Community Pop-Up Performances November 2022

Leadership & Volunteer Work

Dean’s Amabassador’s Program 2022 - Present
CHHS Representative - University Faculity Fee Advisory Board 2023 - Present
Technolgoy Instructor at Fort Collins Senior Center 2023 - Present
National Honors Society 2018 - 2020
National Charity League 2014 - 2020

FEATURED HONORS AND AWARDS

Green and Gold Scholarship 2020 - Present

Honors Scholarship 2020 - Present
Dean’s List Recipient 2020 - 2023
National Honors Society Recipient 2019 - 2020
Loves to Dance and It Shows - Believe Dance Competition 2018
REFERENCES

Susie Garifi (she/her)

Instructor of Dance, Colorado State University
susan.garifi@colostate.edu

Judy Bejarano (she/her)

Senior Instructor of Dance, Colorado State University
Director, IMPACT Dance Company
Judy.Bejarano@colostate.edu

Amber Andrews (they/her)

Creative Director, Feel the Beat Dance Company
(312) 848-4260
amber@amberjeanette.com

(303) 859-3041 cokeefe2@colostate.edu Fort Collins, CO circa 2002