Alexandra Cook
Youth and Family Programs Director at Mark Morris Dance Group- Claim this Profile
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French Professional working proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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MYP in Physical and Health Education, Category II
The International BaccalaureateOct, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
MYP in the Arts, Category I
The International BaccalaureateMar, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Teaching ESL Students in the Mainstream Classroom
Government of South AustraliaFeb, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Mark Morris Dance Group
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth and Family Programs Director
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Jul 2020 - Present
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Community Programs Director
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Feb 2019 - Jul 2020
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Community Education Programs Manager
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Apr 2017 - Feb 2019
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American Dance Festival
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guest Faculty
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Jun 2023 - Jun 2023
Teaching Ballet for Modern Dancers for Summer Dance Intensive. Teaching Ballet for Modern Dancers for Summer Dance Intensive.
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American Dance Festival
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guest Faculty
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Jul 2022 - Jul 2022
Lead Community-driven composition class for Pre-professional Dance Intensive students. Lead Community-driven composition class for Pre-professional Dance Intensive students.
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BAX | Brooklyn Arts Exchange
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Faculty
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Sep 2016 - Jun 2017
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On Stage At Kingsborough
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Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn
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Assistant To The Executive Director
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Oct 2016 - Feb 2017
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Mercersburg Academy
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Visiting Faculty, ESL Speaking & Listening/Drama - Summer Program
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
- write curriculum for Speaking & Listening/Drama for 5 week ESL Summer Program- teach in 5 levels of ESL classes during the program
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Ballet Faculty and Choreographer
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Aug 2015 - May 2016
• Teaches Advanced and Intermediate ballet classes• Choreographs choreography for autumn and spring dance concerts• Coaches and sets classical ballet variations
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Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy
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Winchester, VA
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Modern Faculty
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Sep 2015 - May 2016
teach advanced modern dance classes and choreograph for the spring show teach advanced modern dance classes and choreograph for the spring show
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Dance/USA
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programs
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Dec 2015 - Mar 2016
- creates documents and assists in logistical planning for the 2016 Dance Forum as a part of the Annual Performing Arts Presenter's Conference (APAP) in NYC - travels with the programs team to run events - researches, documents, and creates information for the Dance/USA Annual Conference website - attends regular staff meetings and conference calls with board members as well as annual conference host committee members - interfaces with development, communications, and research teams - creates documents and assists in logistical planning for the 2016 Dance Forum as a part of the Annual Performing Arts Presenter's Conference (APAP) in NYC - travels with the programs team to run events - researches, documents, and creates information for the Dance/USA Annual Conference website - attends regular staff meetings and conference calls with board members as well as annual conference host committee members - interfaces with development, communications, and research teams
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Chadwick International School
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South Korea
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Dance Faculty, Pre-K through Upper School
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Aug 2012 - Jun 2015
• Developed the curriculum for and teaches the inaugural dance program at the Chadwick International School • Taught within the PYP and MYP Curriculums associated with the IB, subject specific: dance • Choreographed for and leads rehearsals for the Middle and Upper schools’ theatrical productions • Led after school programs in dance for both the Middle and Upper schools • Acted as an advisor in the Upper and Middle Schools • Coached the Upper School Dance Team • Chaperoned students on their Outdoor Education 5 day expedition trip • Served on the Middle School Steering Committee Show less
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Festival Ballet Providence
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Providence, Rhode Island Area
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Faculty
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Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
Teacher in young children's division (ages 2.5 to 8) in the styles of ballet, modern, creative movement, and rhythm and movement as well as a teacher in the adult division of ballet, modern and African dance styles. Teacher in young children's division (ages 2.5 to 8) in the styles of ballet, modern, creative movement, and rhythm and movement as well as a teacher in the adult division of ballet, modern and African dance styles.
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Jasper School of Dance
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Cumberland, RI
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Assistant to Administration, Head of Jasper Elite, Faculty
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Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
Teacher of ages 2.5 to 20 in styles of ballet, pointe, contemporary (post-modern), and Creative Movement. Additionally, ran rehearsals and choreographed for Elite set of in-house dancers. Generated marketing materials and organized logistics for the business in concert with the Artistic Director Teacher of ages 2.5 to 20 in styles of ballet, pointe, contemporary (post-modern), and Creative Movement. Additionally, ran rehearsals and choreographed for Elite set of in-house dancers. Generated marketing materials and organized logistics for the business in concert with the Artistic Director
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Fusionworks Dance Company
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Lincoln, Rhode Island
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Dancer
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Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
Worked as a paid dancer after securing a spot through an audition. Present at all rehearsals, outreach activities, promotional activities, and performances. Worked as a paid dancer after securing a spot through an audition. Present at all rehearsals, outreach activities, promotional activities, and performances.
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Providence Country Day School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sub-contracted Instructor
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Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
Contracted teacher of "Introduction to Dance" course for high school students teaching ballet, modern, and African dance styles, as well as some dance history and dance theory. Contracted teacher of "Introduction to Dance" course for high school students teaching ballet, modern, and African dance styles, as well as some dance history and dance theory.
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Denison University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant to Secretary- Dance Department
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Aug 2007 - May 2011
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Administrative Intern
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
Assisted with organization of costumes, generated office documents such as schedules and letters, made phone calls, assisted with teaching dance classes as well as substitute taught dance classes Assisted with organization of costumes, generated office documents such as schedules and letters, made phone calls, assisted with teaching dance classes as well as substitute taught dance classes
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Sales Associate
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May 2009 - Aug 2009
I worked on the floor selling clothing, jewelry, and shoes and assisting customers as well as in back doing inventories and unpacking and pricing new items. I also worked the counter, checking people out, making exchanges, and doing returns. I worked on the floor selling clothing, jewelry, and shoes and assisting customers as well as in back doing inventories and unpacking and pricing new items. I also worked the counter, checking people out, making exchanges, and doing returns.
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dELiA*s
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United States
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Fashion Consultant
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
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Education
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Brooklyn College
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Performing Arts Management -
Denison University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Dance, Economics -
Providence Country Day School
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates