ABOUT

Background I was born October 6, 1981 in Opelousas, LA but I grew up in Baton Rouge,LA. I am the lovely daughter of Jewel Pamela Jackson and the deceased Sandy Ray Jackson. I have a younger sister, Lauren, and two older brothers, Marcus and Norris. I grew up with the love of dance in my soul. I attended all kinds of dance programs and dance academies. I won numerous of competitions and new my way well around the stage. I attended St. Joseph's Academy for high school, where I was active on the dance team and track & field. I later attended Xavier University where I studied English and Chemistry. I currently attend Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA, where I am majoring in Liberal Arts and Dance. My intent is to instruct others in dance, continue choreographing, and open a dance studio of my own. I would love to work with a professional artist as a dancer and choreographer. I have an extreme passion and love for dance so I plan to continue to go far with that.

Dance Resume

Allison R. Jackson

­7978 Toria Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70811 – E-mail: allykatt03@hotmail.com

 

 Summary

• Experienced dance instructor and choreographer
• 18 years of dance training and performance opportunities
• Recognized nationally for dance achievements
• Proactive community service volunteer and organizer

 

Skills

Dance: Extensively trained in various styles of dance including: African, Belly, Freestyle, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, Line, Lyrical, Modern, Samba, Swing, and Tap

 

Professional: Experienced as a (n) announcer, AFAA certified aerobics instructor, choreographer, dance instructor/coach, hostess, and model

 

Special Awards, Achievements, Volunteer Work

                May 2004- Toni B!’s DIVA! Entertainment Company Outstanding Dance    

                Achievement Award Recipient

March 2005 to March 2005- Volunteer Group Exercise Leader at Grace Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church Walk-a-Thon

February 2003- 3^rd place winner on team routine at Black College        

National Championships for Cheer and Dance

                March 2002- 1^st place choreographer for “Black College Dance Off’   

                performance on BET’S 106^th & Park

October 1999 to October 2003- Volunteer Thematic Dancer at the Audubon Zoo and Children’s Hospital’s “Boo at the Zoo”

June 1998- Named Overall 1^st place UDA All-Star Dancer

 

Employment

Toni B!’s DIVA! Entertainment Productions, P.O. Box 58095, New Orleans, LA

70158              May 2003 to Present

·         Professional Dancer/Model

·         Responsible for choreography and assisting in holding auditions

·         Summer camp instructor

·         Provide dance talents to various clients nationally

 

Kelly’s School of Dance and Gymnastics, 2355 Dowman Rd., New Orleans, LA 70808             August 2001 to August 2003

·         Dance Instructor for children ages 3-17

·         Choreographed routines for national competitions, community performances, and annual studio recital

 

Xavier University of LA Gold Star Dance Team, 1 Drexel Dr., New Orleans, LA 70130            August 2001 to May 2003

·         Dance team moderator/coach

·         Choreographed routines for basketball game half-time shows, national competitions, and university functions

·         Developed dance workshops and held conducted annual team auditions

 

Education

Southeastern Louisiana University                                                                                          August 2004 to Present

SLU Box 10784, Hammond, LA 70402

• Majoring in Liberal Arts; will receive Bachelor of Arts Degree in December 2005
• Grade Point Average: 3.2 of 4.0 

Xavier University of LA                                                                                                    August 1999 to May 2003

 1 Drexel Dr., New Orleans, LA 70130

·         Majored in English with a minor in Chemistry

·         Grade Point Average: 3.0 of 4.0

 

 

The Dancer’s Workshop                                                                                                                   September 1995 to August 1997

44132 Essen Ln., Baton Rouge, LA 70823

·         Received dance instruction in pointe, ballet, and jazz

 

Peggy’s School of Dance                                                                                                        

September 1988 to June 1995

7732 Sunshine Dr., Baker, LA 70775

·         Received instruction in ballet, jazz, lyrical, gymnastics, and tap

 

DeFrances Dance Academy                                                                                                                        

August 1986 to June 1988

5773 O’Neal Ln. Baton Rouge, LA 70816

·         Received instruction in ballet, jazz, gymnastics, tap, modeling, and etiquette

 

References

Excellent References available upon request from Toni B!’s DIVA! Entertainment Productions, P.O. Box 58095, New Orleans, LA 70158, Fax: (504)-237-7922

Interests

Dancing, singing, shopping, spending time with my friends, and exercise.

Contact Me allykatt03@hotmail.com Web Site www.allykatt.50megs.com