Desiree VanDyke
751 Main Street Chemung, NY 14825
607-857-1756
Accomplishments/Scholarships:
Fall 2018 - Spring 2021
Walter Gloor Scholarship for B.F.A. Dance Program at SUNY Fredonia, Carnahan Jackson Dance Scholarship
Performance Experience
Spring 2022
Fredonia Dance Ensemble: “G.U.M” choreographed by Anthony Alterio, [untitled piece] choreographed by Irvin Gonzalez and Alfonso Cervera
Attending American College Dance Association on March 4th-7th, 2022 with SUNY Fredonia
Fall 2021
Merrins Chamber Concert Series: “Say Her Name” choreographed by Naila Ansari, “F.L.A.D.” choreographed by Angelika Summerton
“Fluff” choreographed by Anthony Alterio, performances in Rochester
Spring 2021
Fredonia Dance Ensemble: “Divided” choreographed by Dale Merrill, “Strict Love” choreographed by Doug Varone
Fall 2020
Merrins Chamber Concert Series: “Disequilibrium” choreographed by Paula Peters, “Sycophant” choreographed by Anthony Alterio
Fall 2019-Spring 2020
“Full Blown” choreographed by Anthony Alterio, including performances in New Jersey, Saratoga Springs, and Buffalo
Fall 2019
Merrins Chamber Series: “Constant” choreographed by Anthony Alterio, “Falling and Getting Back up” choreographed by Angela DiFiore
Spring 2019
Fredonia Dance Ensemble: “Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc” choreographed by Sam Kenney, “Gloco Barocco'' choreographed by Angelika Summerton. Metamorphosis: “Dear mom…” by Jacquelyne Paige
Dance Training
Fall 2018-Spring 2022
Various Technique/Movement classes such as Jazz - levels one through three, Contemporary Technique - levels one through three, Ballet - levels one and two, Street Styles, Improvisation, and Choreography - levels one and two, at SUNY Fredonia taught by Paula Peters, Anthony Alterio, Angelika Summerton, Sam Kenney, and Angela DiFiore
Rehearsal Director Experience
Spring 2020
Fredonia Dance Ensemble: “Divided” choreographed by Dale Merrill, “G.U.M.”and “Constant” choreographed by Anthony Alterio
Assistant Choreographer Experience
Fall 2019
“Cendrillon” directed by Nestor Goldsmith, choreographed by Nestor Goldsmith and Anthony Alterio
Choreography
Spring 2022
Senior Capstone Project
Fall 2019
Dancing With the Athletes
Spring 2019
Created several Senior solos as a freshman
Fall 2018
Dancing With the Athletes
Teaching Experience
Fall 2016 - Spring 2018
Various classes from ages 2-adult: Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Acro
Club Boards
Fall 2021-Spring 2022
Secretary of Student Dance Organization