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KOURTNEY YADAO

91-1028 Apaa St. Ewa Beach, HI 96706  |  C: 808-729-7230  |  kourtneyyadao@gmail.com 

 

 

Education 

Colorado State University    

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance      

Anticipated Spring 2022

Colorado State University Dance and Related Courses 

 

D487 Dance Internship

Emily Morgan, Director of Dance, Assistant Professor of Dance

Supervised work experience in professional dance companies, schools, performing arts centers, and related affiliations approved by instructor. 

D471 Dance Capstone Concert

Chung-Fu Chang, Professor of Dance

Culminating capstone experience for senior dance majors combining all elements of dance concert production: choreography, rehearsal, performance, publicity/marketing, audience development, management, technical production and design. Supporting paper, production portfolio, and video documentation required.

D424 Ballet Technique Pedagogy

Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance

heory and practice of ballet technique teaching methods {to support syllabus/assignment development, lesson planning and exercise construction, demonstration, assessment, feedback, and collaboration with live musician. Imbedded practicum includes mentored instruction for D120B Dance Techniques I: Ballet.} 

                    

D421B Dance Techniques VII: Ballet

Matthew Harvey, Instructor of Dance

Investigation of pre-professional/advanced level technique required to perform classical and contemporary ballet repertoire. Students will examine the stylistic nuance and intersection of multiple ballet methodologies.

 

D321A Dance Techniques VI: Modern

Susie Garifi, Instructor

Exploring fundamentals of advanced concepts and ideas related to modern/contemporary dance technique with attention to movement initiation, breath, technical articulation, and artistic expression. 

 

D224 Music for Dance   

David McArthur, Director of Music, Dance Division

An exploration of World and Western Classical Music as it relates to dance performance, choreography, and pedagogy. Emphasis is placed on aural analysis of soundscapes, proper use of terminology, and practical application. Introduction to fundamental elements of music, including rhythm, tonality, and compositional structure.

D434 Modern Dance Technique Pedagogy 

Judy Bejarano, Instructor

Theory and practice of modern dance technique teaching methods 

 

D320B Dance Techniques VI: Ballet  

Joy Prendergast, Adjunct Professor

This course will approach ballet technique as a tool for artistic expression, while focusing on mental aptitude, decision making within phrasing and musicality, and the ability to articulate both physically and verbally. Classes will be centered around the ongoing examination of dynamic alignment, efficiency of movement, and the development of one’s own unique artistic voice.

 

D320A Dance Techniques VI: Modern

Judy Bejarano and Grace Gallagher, Instructors

Expanding fundamentals of advanced level modern dance technique with attention to movement initiation, breath, articulation, and expression. 

D427 Dance History I

Alicia Laumann, Instructor

History of classical ballet to modern times for its origins in folk dance of Middle Ages and social dance of Renaissance.

D392 Dance Seminar

Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance

Knowledge and skills to prepare for post-graduate applications, interviews, auditions, and professional orientation for careers in dance. 

D340 Dance Repertory Outreach

Judy Bejarano, Instructor

Preparation of arts integration units, residencies, and lecture demonstrations based on original and/or historic dance, to be performed at local elementary, middle, high schools, and/or other community venues.

 

D321B Dance Techniques VI: Ballet

Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance

Investigation of pre-professional/advanced level technique required to perform classical and contemporary ballet repertoire. Students will examine the stylistic nuance and intersection of multiple ballet methodologies. 

 

D321A Dance Techniques VI: Modern

Emily Morgan, Director of Dance, Assistant Professor of Dance

This course explores advanced concepts of modern/contemporary dance technique, expression, and performance with attention to groundedness, articulation, movement initiation, and breath articulation Students will examine the stylistic nuances and intersections of multiple modern dance methodologies from the 20th and 21st centuries.

 

D486 Practicum

Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance 

Practicum topics in dance. Student Directors collaborate with the Faculty Director to coordinate rehearsal schedules, auditions, production meetings, communicate with choreographers and cast members, create and collect contact sheets, program information, etc.

 

D330 Dance Repertory Ensemble

Judy Bejarano, Instructor

Study and performance of original and historic dance repertoire of the classical and contemporary variety. Immersive rehearsal periods emulate experiences of dance artists working in professional settings.

 

D320B Dance Techniques V: Ballet

Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance

Investigation of pre-professional/advanced level technique required to perform classical and contemporary ballet repertoire. Students will examine the stylistic nuance and intersection of multiple ballet methodologies. 

 

D320A Dance Techniques VI: Modern

Emily Morgan, Director of Dance, Assistant Professor of Dance

This class begins to explore more advanced concepts in modern/contemporary dance technique, individual expression and performance. In addition to learning various styles of the 20th – 21st century modern techniques, students will explore the contemporary developments of the instructor.

 

D286 Performance Practicum

Judy Bejarano, Instructor

Learning, rehearsal, and performance of dance repertoire staged or choreographed by faculty and/or guest artists.

D428 Dance History II 

Emily Morgan, Director of Dance, Assistant Professor of Dance

History and examination of modern and contemporary dance from United States foundation and diverse global influences. 

D340 Dance Repertory Outreach

Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance

Preparation of arts integration units, residencies, and lecture demonstrations based on original and/or historic dance repertoire, to be performed at local elementary, middle,  high schools, and/or other community venues. 

                                                                                

D324 Teaching Creative Movement  

Lisa Morgan,Instructor

Theoretical and practical experience in teaching creative movement.

 

D286 Performance Practicum

Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance

Matthew Harvey, Instructor

Learning, rehearsal, and performance of dance repertoire staged or choreographed by faculty and/or guest artists.

 

D221B Dance Techniques IV : Ballet

Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance

Ballet technique at the high intermediate level with a focus on building strength, enhancing bodily and spatial awareness, refining mechanics, and working as an ensemble 

 

D221A Dance Techniques IV : Modern

Susie Garifi, Instructor

Instructed to further grow from Horton technique alongside other challenging modern techniques; students additionally required to reflect upon weekly videos with personal responses. 

 

TH264 Lighting Design I 

Price Johnston, Director of Theatre, Associate Professor of Theatre

Essential principles and theory for stage lighting including design process, control, equipment, and lighting aesthetics. 

D326 Dance Choreography II 

Chung-Fu Chang, Professor of Dance

Advanced choreographic elements: group work, music influence, and nontraditional performance venues. 

 

D220B Dance Techniques III : Ballet

Matthew Harvey, Instructor

Instructed to follow a modernized study of various strict ballet techniques 

 

D220A Dance Techniques III : Modern

Emily Morgan, Director of Dance, Assistant Professor of Dance

Instructed various modern techniques 

 

D330 Contemporary Repertory Ensemble 

Judy Bejarano, Instructor

Study and performance of original and historic dance repertoire of the classical and contemporary variety. Immersive rehearsal periods emulate experiences of dance artists working in professional settings.

D226 Dance Choreography I 

Madeline Harvey, Assistant Professor of Dance 

Elements of dance composition including space, levels, rhythm, dynamics, qualities of movement, form, style.

 

D286 Performance Practicum  

Amber Mazurana, Instructor

Learning, rehearsal, and performance of dance repertoire staged or choreographed by faculty and/or guest artists.

 

D221B Dance Techniques IV : Ballet

Jane Slusarski-Harris, retired Director of Dance

Instructed in the classic Russian studies of Vaganova 

 

D221A Dance Techniques IV : Modern

Chung-Fu Chang, Professor of Dance

Instructed the beginning stages of Horton Technique alongside other modern choreographic findings 

 

D286 Production Practicum  

Matthew Harvey, Instructor

Experiential production learning including management of properties, light, soundboard, video/projection, curtain/rail, and wardrobe operations.

 

D220B Dance Techniques III : Ballet

Jane Slusarski-Harris, retired Director of Dance

Instructed in the classic Russian studies of Vaganova.

 

D220A Dance Techniques III : Modern

Matthew Harvey, Instructor

Instructed in modern movement and choreography 

D126 Dance Improvisation                                        

Judy Bejarano, Instructor

Organic movement and inventive dance movement though improvisational skills, body physicality, space/direction/level imagery and partnering. 

 Spring 2021

 Fall 2020

Spring 2020

Fall 2019

Spring 2019

 Fall 2018

Spring 2018

Fall 2017

Master Classes and Workshops

 

Fall 2017-Spring 2021

Dwight Rhoden

                             

Neri Torres                                               

 

Chen-Yu Tsuei                                          

 

Edson “House” Magana                           

 

Quincy Ellis                                               

Heather Favretto

Paul Liu

 

Jessica Kondrath                                      

 

André Megerdichian                               

 

Amber Mazurana                                    

 

Jean-Phulipe Malaty                               

 

Darren Stevenson                                   

 

Justus Whitfield                                       

 

Denise Vale                                               

 

Tessa Rehbein                                          

   

Fall 2013-Summer 2019                          

 

Julie Ann Minaai                                    

 

Toni Pierce-Sands                                  

 

Daniel Ching                                           

 

Mark Kanemura                                     

 

Emily Schoen                                          

 

Greogory Dolbashian                          

 

José Silva                                                 

Charlaine Katsuyoshi

Fort Collins, CO

20 March 2021

19 October 2020

5 October 2020

28 September 2020

 

3 March 2020

27 February 2020

21 February 2020

3-6 June 2019

5 March 2019

22 October 2018

3 April 2018

3 October 2017

Fall 2017

Honolulu, HI

5-9 August 2019

7-11 August 2017

2017

23 August 2016

14-18 August 2016

17-21 August 2015

18-22 August 2014

 

Artistic Director of Complexions Contemporary Ballet

University of Texas at El Paso

Chinese Cultural & Arts Institute in Pennsylvania 

Breaking

Pilobolus

Faculty at Santa Monica College

Assistant Professor of Dance at University of South Carolina

Workshop: Bill Evan's Etudes

Executive Director of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

PUSH Physical Dance Theatre

Company Dancer of Parsons Dance Company

Rehearsal Director for March Graham Dance Company

Gaga Technique

Mid-Pacific Institute

Freelance International Dancer 

Artistic Director of TU Dance

Broadway's Hamilton Tour Company

Former Dancer for Lady Gaga

Schoen Movement Company

The DASH Ensemble

Faculty at Mid-Pacific Institute

Guest Artist Residencies

 

Colorado State University                                                                                                                                                                              

Andrew Wass                                                                                                                                                                                                

Mid-Pacific Institute                                                                                                                                                                                            

Amy Schiffner                                          

 

Gregory Dolbashian                               

 

Leann Alduenda                                     

Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance at University of Hawaii

The DASH Ensemble 

Assistant Professor of Dance at Santa Ana College

Fort Collins, CO

22-26 October 2019

Honolulu, HI

Fall 2016

Fall 2015

Fall 2014

Early Dance Training                                                                                                                                                                                   

Mid-Pacific Institute                                                                                                                                                                                

Honolulu, HI

Fall 2013-Spring 2017

Performance Experience

 

Colorado State University   

 

Spring Dance Capstone Concert, Unforeseen

We'll Never Have Today Again by Franny Komperda

verve by Kourtney Yadao

Spring Dance Concert

No Justice, No Peace by Sophia Cardinal

she by Emily Wallace 

 

Fall Dance Capstone Concert, Dare to Know

Interim: Connection | Isolation by Brianna Port

Pendulum by Taryn Santeramo

Turn of Mind by Payton Lauer

 

Fall Dance Concert  

XUI by Chung-Fu Chang  

              

Fall Dance Capstone Concert, Compass

Rise by Mia Wilborne

Value(d) by Molly Dowell-Weaver

 

Fall Dance Concert

Letters to Theo by Judy Bejarano    

Remnants by Brianna Port

Some Assembly Required: a dance in five parts by Andrew Wass

Great and Sudden by Sophia Cardinal

Through/Lines by Judy Bejarano and Lisa Morgan, Adjunct Professors

 

Spring Dance Concert             

Reconfigure by Madeline Harvey

Pendula by Matthew Harvey, Adjunct Professor

                                                            

Fall Dance Capstone Concert, Testimony: 5 Stories in Motion   

Growing From Concrete by Mohammed York

Grief Is The Price Of Love by Jenny Trenchard

To Control//Be Controlled by Madison Martinek

 

Fall Dance Concert

Sunlight Behind The Curtains by Payton Lauer

Resilience by Emily Wallace

 

Spring Dance Capstone Concert, Eventide     

All The Small Things by Tiana Farnsworth

 

Spring Dance Concert

These Moments by Amber Mazurana 

Inside The Sea by Madison Martinek

Of Breath, Wind, and Skyline by Judy Bejarano 

Mid-Pacific Institute    

 

Spring Dance Concert 

In The Blink Of An Eye by Rachel Tanaka and Erin Uehira

 

Fall Dance Concert   

Steadfast by Amy Schiffner

 

Spring Dance Concert                       

Free At Last by Monica Wicks

 

Fall Dance Concert  

Something Came To Me by Gregory Dolbashian

 

Spring Dance Concert 

Its All Soul by Alvin Chang

Sunlight Sketches by Keala O’Connell

 

Fall Dance Concert                                                             

Release by Leann Alduenda

Fall Dance Concert                                 

Dancing On My Own by Jose Silva

Fort Collins, CO

Spring 2021

Fall 2020

Fall 2019

Spring 2019

Fall 2018

Spring 2018

Honolulu, HI

Spring 2017

Fall 2016

Spring 2016

Fall 2015

Spring 2015

Fall 2014

Fall 2013

Other Performance Experience

                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Embodiment

A dance film and discussion about the embodiment of emotional availability, physical journey and relationship during pregnancy. The Embodiment event inncludes a screening of the film, live performance by CSU dance majors, a discussion of current research, and question and answer session with the collaborators.  

 

The Color of Change 

Color of Change is a vibrant collaboration between School of Music, Theatre, and Dance faculty and students,  and Classical Revolution of Northern Colorado. Through live music and dance, this performance celebrates the contributions of several lesser-known African-American composers. 

                                                                                                                                                         

National High School Dance Festival                                    

Presented works, Something Came To Me by Gregory Dolbashian and Only One by Charlaine Katsuyoshi in the Gala concerts at Park Point University.

Fort Collins, CO

Summer 2019

Spring 2018

Pittsburgh, PA

Spring 2016

Choreography Experience (Adjudicated Works*)

Colorado State University       

BODY/SPEAK

duality*

This dance for film piece is about stripping away all expectations that come with the complications of life and looking at the hardships within any relationship. 

i love you by: Billie Eilish

Fall Dance Concert                 

Blank Canvas*

This piece is about going with the flow and creating something out of nothing.

Tangent by: Emptyset, Shrine Out and Shrine Tooth by: Forest Swords

                        

Spring Dance Concert   

Veins*

This piece is about accepting women for who they are, flaws and all into the concept depression. 

Intro by: Kehlani and 715 – CREEKS by: Bon Iver

 

Fall Dance Concert 

Lane*

Inspired by Hurricane Lane in August 2018

[first_contact] by: Robert Henke

 

Mid-Pacific Institute

Spring Dance Concert   

Immunity*

Footprints by: Jeff Grace and Dirty Paws by: Of Monsters and Men

Fort Collins, CO

Spring 2021

 

 

 

 

Fall 2019

Spring 2019

Fall 2018

Honolulu, HI

Spring 2017

Teaching Experience

 

Laurel Elementary School   

Instructed first grade students on how to use elements of dance to learn information regarding photosynthesis

 

Mid-Pacific Institute 

Summer School Volunteered Teacher Assistant for grades 3-5       

Fort Collins, CO

Spring 2019

Honolulu, HI

2014-2017

Direction and Technical Production Experience

 

Colorado State University 

Body/Speak 

Lighting Designer

Fall Dance Concert  

Student Director

coordinate rehearsal schedules, auditions, production meetings, communicate with choreographers and cast members, create and collect contact sheets, program information, etc.

Social Justice Thru The Arts    

Hosted by the Gregory Allicar Museum

Lighting Designer

Fall Dance Concert       

Production Practicum

Wardrobe

Fall 2017

Summer 2019

Fall 2019

Fort Collins, CO

7-8 February 2020

Service and Engagement

 

Colorado State University

Dance Repertory Outreach

Winslow : Fort Collins, CO

Dance Repertory Outreach 

Lincoln Middle School : Fort Collins, CO

Lemay Avenue Health and Rehab : Fort Collins, CO

Boltz Middle : Fort Collins CO

Irish Elementary School : Fort Collins, CO

Northeastern Junior College : Sterling, CO

Compass Community Collaborative School : Fort Collins, CO

The Wexford Independent Living Facility : Loveland, CO

Hope Center : Denver, CO

Fort Collins, CO

Spring 2020

Spring 2019

Honors and Awards

Colorado State University  

Grace and Dwight Harris Dance Scholarship 

Bachelor of Arts Dance Scholarship   

Summer Nonresident Award

Dance Discretionary Scholarship 

Creative Performing Arts Scholarship

Fort Collins, CO

Fall 2020-Spring 2021

Fall 2020-Spring 2021

Summer 2020

Fall 2019-Spring 2020

Spring 2019

References

 

Judy Bejarano

Artistic Director, IMPACT Dance Company

Instructor, School of Music, Theatre and Dance, Colorado State University 

Office: University Center of the Arts 111A

(970)-491-4243 |  judy.bejarano@colostate.edu

 

Grace Gallagher

Instructor of Dance, Colorado State University, Studio West Dance Center, Dance Connection, Contemporary Dance Academy, Dance Space (269) 317-4550 | grace.gallagher@colostate.edu

 

Madeline Jazz Harvey

Assistant Professor of Dance, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, Colorado State University 

1778 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523

Office: University Center of the Arts 111C

(970)-491-4244 | madeline.harvey@colostate.edu

 

Paul Maley

Dance Program Head, School of the Arts, Mid-Pacific Institute

2445 Kaala St Honolulu, HI 96822

Office: Kawaiahao MPSA Dance Office

(808)-973-5047 | pmaley@midpac.edu

 

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