Marsha Alvares

Marsha Erin Alvares
marshaalvares@hotmail.com

Work Experience

Black Magic Dance Company Dancer
Nov 2003 - Present

Black Magic Dance Company

· Recently chosen to be a member of the Black Magic Dance Company. A Toronto based Hip-Hop dance troupe.
· Rehearsals start in January for the upcoming year.

Dancer
Oct 2000 – Jan. 2002

Mandell Entertainment Group – Toronto, ON

· Danced in pairs and troupes at Bar Mitzvahs, galas and numerous corporate functions.

Livened up the party by getting the guests involved in dances and giving away prizes

Dance Teacher                                                               Sept. 1998 - June 2001

Sandra Amodeo Dance Studio - Markham, ON

Our Lady of Grace, Catholic Elementary School – Toronto, ON

·         Taught jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop and musical theatre classes to children ages 2-16 years.

·         Prepared routines, designed costumes, assisted in organizing end of year recital for over 300 students.

·         Taught dance workshops for private birthday parties at the studio.

·         Conducted the after school dance program teaching tap, jazz and ballet to kids ages 2-12.

Toronto Blue Jay FanAtik Dancer March 1999 - Oct. 1999

Toronto Blue Jays - Toronto, ON

· Danced for the better half of the 1999 Major League Season; performed routines on the dugouts and the field before and during the game.

· Was a "fan-activator" providing high energy and spirit for the fans. Interacted with fans of all ages through contests, tours and Toronto Blue Jay programs.

· Did promotional events and appearances throughout the season at executive meeting, galas, charity events, hospital and school visits.

Dance Experience

· Dance: Have been dancing for the past 13 years at Sandra Amodeo Dance Studio, Markham, Ontario –Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Modern.

· National Champion, Dance America-Dance Olympus, Orlando, Florida, July ’94,’96,’98, New York, NY '01 Selected to perform at Epcot Centre, DisneyWorld, ‘96,'98

· Chosen as a Dance Olympus VIP dancer and traveled around the U.S.A. taking classes with top choreographers (TapDogs, Savion Glover, Tina Landon)

· Appeared dancing in a Target commercial in the United States (casting was done in Toronto), ‘01

British Association of Teachers of Dancing (BATD) Associate Member ; Tap, Jazz

Education
· Candidate for Bachelor of Science, Honours Kinesiology, Co-Operative Program, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Sept.2001 - present

· OSSD, Arts Diploma, Dance, Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, North York, ON, Sept.1996-June 2001 - 5 year Honour Roll student, Ontario Scholar

Volunteer Experience

· Co-organized 'Camp Out for the Cause' - An event that raised over $2000.00 for Amnesty International, University of Waterloo, '02; Choreographed a hip hop number that performed in front of the study body.

· Elected Floor Representative, Member of Residence Council, University of Waterloo, '02

· Frosh Leader for Applied Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, '02

· Volunteered for the months of July and August 1999 at the Hospital for Sick Children, Rehab Services Department, Toronto, ON.

· Performed in Festival Caravan, Canada Day Celebrations at High Park and City Hall, Toronto ’99,’00

· Choreographed the St.Mary DeLuca Preschool Christmas Dance Show, ’97, ’98, ‘99

· Elected Athletic Representative on Student Administrative Council (SAC), President of the Athletic Council, Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, June '99-June '00