Annie Newlin and ViBe Dance Center
(847) 548-0278
E - mail: vibedancecenter@yahoo.com
Professional Dance Experience "My professional dance career has encompassed a vast array of dance styles."
2000 Bronze Leo Award for Outstanding Choreography - Jazz Dance World Congress 2000 ViB Dance Theatre Artistic Director: Annie Newlin - U B Center for the Arts - New York
1999- Present Dance Chicago 2000 Artist - ViB Dance Theatre - Artistic Director: Annie Newlin Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago.
1997- 2000 Judith Svalander Dance Theatre Director: Judith Svalander - Guest Artist / Choreographer Woodstock Opera House Elgin Symphony
1998 Ballet Alexandria Director: Linda Mioton Guest Artist "Cinderella" Alexandria, Louisiana
1995- 1997 Concert Dance Inc. Director: Venetia Stifler Northeastern Illinois University - Chicago
1989- 1996 Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago Director: Nan Giordano Rehearsal Assistant/Principle Dancer Guest Artist- Chicago, Ill.
1986- 1987 Lone Star Theatre Company Dancer, Singer Moody Amphitheatre - Texas
COMMERCIALS / VIDEOS/ INDUSTRIAL SHOWS Coors Light - California Reebok with Paula Abdul - Chicago Dancebiz - Louisiana Traine Electric - Chicago Palais Royal - Texas American Express Money Gram L & M Cigarettes - Japan Knights of the Million Dollar Round Table - Belinda Carlisle Video - California Chicago Ski Show
Teaching Experience " Teaching has always evoked a passionate drive in me to inspire dancers to exceed their goals and fulfill their dreams."
2004 - Present ViBe Dance Center - Owner and Director 15 Commerce Drive Siute 112 Grayslake, IL 847-548-0278
2002 Chicago National Association of Dance Masters - Faculty Member
2002 Guest Teacher Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
2000-2004 Spotlight Dance Company Director: Annie Newlin Grayslake, Ill.
1996-2001 Judith Svalander School of Ballet Director: Judith Svalander Faculty/ Rehearsal assistant/ Choreographer AGES 7-18 Ballet, Jazz& Musical Theatre
1993-1997 Northeastern Illinois University Department Chair: Venetia Stifler Visiting Lecturer/ Choreographer Chicago, Ill. (773) 583-4050
1989 - 1996 Gus Giordano Dance Center Director: Kathryn Larson Faculty member: ballet, jazz Evanston, Ill. (847) 866-9442
Summer Workshops:
2001 Central Illinois Ballet - Peoria, Ill.
2001 University of Wisconsin - Madison, Wis.
2001 Judith Svalander School - Crystal Lake, Ill.
1999 Interlochen Arts Academy - Interlochen,Michigan
1997/ 1998 Louisiana Dance Festival - Lafayette, La.
Areas of expertise:
Jazz Technique- torso control - movement qualities - funky rhythms dynamic style - Cutting Edge Choreography
Ballet Technique- elastic plies - precision - momentum not muscle
Floor Bar - isometric stretching - focused strengthening - imagery
Partnering - counterbalance - contemporary - swing - classical ballet
Hip Hop - innovative moves - high energy - athletic- Boy's love this class
Composition - encompassing the concept - movement as a voice
Musical Theatre - pedestrian movement - vocalizing - gestures
Evaluations - students - faculty motivation seminars
Practical Experience:
JAZZ Gus Giordano, James Kelly, Douglas Caldwell, Sherry Zunker-Dow
BALLET Soili Arvola, Warren Connover, Homer Bryant, Anna Czajun
MODERN Douglas Nielson, Martha Graham School
MUSICAL THEATER Amer. Dance Machine
Choreography "Annie's choreography is a remarkable blend of classic technique, interesting isolated movements and innovative concepts."
Award Winning Pieces
Bronze Leo Award for Outstanding Choreography Jazz Dance World Congress
2000 Dance Slam Winner Athenaeum Theatre-Chicago "Avante'" (11:36) Music: Cirque Du Soleil 10 Dancers "Avante' explores the Loneliness, Frustration, and Freedom one feels while struggling through a divorce."
Outstanding Choreography / Gold Medal L. A. Danceforce Competition "Discombobulated" (7:15) Music: Martin, Medeski & Wood 1-9 Dancers "Discombobulated depicts our chaotic lifestyles as we try to conform to daily mundane activities repeated to the point of obsession."
Outstanding Choreography / Gold Medal L. A. Danceforce Competition "Insomnia" (4:23) Music: Faithless 1-3 Dancers "Contemporary piece performed with pillows as props."
Honorable Mention / Silver Medal L. A. Danceforce Competition "Swing Time" (3:00) Music: Cherry Poppin Daddies 8 Dancers "An energetic crowd pleaser, this piece incorporates East & West Coast Swing with dynamic dance technique."
Gold Medal / Special Judges Award Headliners Competition "Spotlight Express" (2:45) Music: Robbie Tronco 8 Dancers " The hip hop style and innovative costuming (hard hats & crossing guard vest) is combined with a musical build that sends an electric current through the audience."
Commissioned Works
"Suite Cole" (10:45) Ballet Alexandria 12-20 Dancers Music: Natalie Cole "A delightful three section piece with intricate patterns and a Jazz with Pizzazz style, this piece leaves the audience singing and dancing out of the theatre."
"What Comes Around...Goes Around" (7:10 ) Northeastern Illinois University 8- Dancers Music: Miles Davis "Exhibits every day situations when you find yourself thinking about this old cliché."
"Musical Theatre Showcase" (1 hour 30min.) Judith Svalander School of Ballet 105 Dancers Music: Excerpts from musicals * Costs are contingent based on number of dancers and length of piece.