Drum and Dance Troupe

BIO/Resumee

Christina Deats--Dancer,Singer,Actress

Objective
Performance dance, piano and voice in a variety of styles including; Caribbean, Theater and Chorus.

Educational Background

  • Fall 1999 – Present
    Studies Musical Theater with James Frankel at the Coupe Dance Studio.
  • 1996 – Present
    Studies voice with Lynne Bearman for the Rockland County Youth Chorus.
  • 1994 – Present
    Studies Haitian dance with Carolyn Webb, Sandy St. Cyr, Frisner Augustine and Rose Deats.
  • 1994 – 1999
    Studies Ballet, Jazz and Tap at Coupe Dance Studio. 1994 – Present
    With Ti Ayiti (The Deats Family Haitian Drum and Dance Troupe) – Elizabeth Morrow School, Liberty School, Friends of the Nyacks’ Outdoor Festivals, Tom Chapin Memorial Park Ferry Protest, Historical Society of Rockland’s Rocklandfest, The Green Meadow Annual Spring Concert, Nyack’s First Night Celebration, Anniversary Diner for the Rockland Council for Young Children, Haitian Parents Association’s Annual Diner and others.
  • 1994 – 1999
    The Coupe Dance Studio’s Spring Recitals in Jazz and Tap and Ballet.

Performance Background

  • Spring 1999
    Participated in All County, All District chorus and was evaluated for NYSSMA, Spring Evaluation FestivalSpring 1999
    The Coupe Dance Studio’s Production of "CATS".
  • 1995 – 1998
    The Coupe Dance Studio’s Holiday Production of The Nutcracker.
  • 1995 – Present
    Performed with: La Troupe Makandal – The Bouyon Racine International Music Festival in Pourt-au-Prince, Haiti, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, The Cooper-Hewitt Museum, Lincoln Center and various schools throughout the metropolitan region.

Teaching Background

  • Fall 1997
    Dance Instructor for the Rockland After School Program’s Drum and Dance Workshop.