Michael Foster
Düsseldorf
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Quick learner who can dynamically adjust to fast-paced environments and frequently changing circumstances.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, Dance Outreach
Ballett Am Rhein
08.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the conception and successful execution of all dance outreach projects.
- Acquired funding through grant writing and donations to fund outreach projects.
- Responsible for budget controlling and reporting for grant-acquired funds.
- Drafted contracts and agreements with freelance teachers and audio description authors.
- Managed external teachers for school dance workshops.
- Managed teams of authors for audio-description services.
- Choreographed interactive dance performances.
- Event management for a wide variety of outreach events.
- Managed teacher and pianist scheduling for Open Classes.
- Teaching and rehearsal assistance for the company as needed.
Soloist Dancer
Ballett Am Rhein
09.2013 - 07.2022
- Performed leading and group roles in works by: Martin Schläpfer, George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Twyla Tharp, José Limón, William Forsythe, Mats Ek, Merce Cunningham, Kurt Joss, Niels Christe, Marco Göcke, August Bounonville, Anthony Tudor, Aszur Barton, Demis Volpi, and others.
- Choreographed works for the company in 2016, 2017, and 2019.
Soloist Dancer
Ballett Der Staatsoper Hannover
08.2009 - 08.2013
- Performed leading and groups roles in works by: Jörg Mannes, Mauro Bigonzetti, Niels Christe, Kinsun Chan, Hans van Manen, and others.
- Choreographed works for the young choreographers events in 2010, 2011, and 2012.
Freelance Dancer
Bay Area Houston Ballet And Theater
09.2008 - 07.2009
- Performed soloist roles in works by Luis Fuente and Robert Underwood.
Corps De Ballet Dancer
Texas Ballet Theater
08.2006 - 08.2008
- Performed group and soloist roles in works by Ben Stevenson O.B.E.
Education
Master of Arts - Dance Pedagogy
Palucca University of Dance Dresden
Dresden, Germany07.2021
Houston Ballet II
Houston Ballet Academy
Houston, Texas07.2006
High School Diploma -
Edison High School
Tulsa, Oklahoma07.2005
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Supervision and Leadership
- Task Prioritization
- MS Office
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
- Raised over 100,000€ in grants and donations between June 2021 and June 2022.
- Designed, launched, and managed the project "Audio description for people with sight impairment in performances of Ballett am Rhein."
- Designed, launched, and managed the project "Tanz mit! + Tanz mal!"
Languages
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Project Manager, Dance Outreach
Ballett Am Rhein
08.2021 - Current
Soloist Dancer
Ballett Am Rhein
09.2013 - 07.2022
Soloist Dancer
Ballett Der Staatsoper Hannover
08.2009 - 08.2013
Freelance Dancer
Bay Area Houston Ballet And Theater
09.2008 - 07.2009
Corps De Ballet Dancer
Texas Ballet Theater
08.2006 - 08.2008
Master of Arts - Dance Pedagogy
Palucca University of Dance Dresden
Houston Ballet II
Houston Ballet Academy
High School Diploma -
Edison High School
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