Meghan Kunz
Meghan has been involved in dance for 18 years. As a performer for over a decade and a choreographer since 2002, she understands the fundamentals of jazz, ballet, hip-hop, tap, modern, and lyrical dance, as they apply to musical theatre, show choir, and dance groups. Meghan has performed in Broadway’s “The Nutcracker” in New York, venues in Walt Disney World - Florida, Chicago, Missouri, Springfield and Decatur. Meghan is currently working with junior high and high school show choirs, musicals, and dance teams throughout the mid-west, eastern and southern coasts.
Choreographer
Show Designer/ Ajudicator
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Meghan Marie Kunz
Springfield
IL
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(217)638-4718
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megkunz_yahoo.com
Dance, Vocal Music, Theatre
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OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position within your organization that utilizes my education, experience, organizational skills, originality, and professionalism as a vehicle to accomplish your goals
EDUCATION:
Associates of Science in Business Administration
Lincoln-land Community CollegeSpringfield, IL
The Broadway Dance CenterNew York, NY
TremaineChicago, IL
DupreeChicago, IL
StarlightChicago, IL
Co. DanceSt. Louis, MO
Heathers Dance CentreSpringfield, IL
Linda Ushmans Dance Centre ExpressSpringfield, IL
Footlights Dance StudioSpringfield, IL
L & M GymnasticsSpringfield, IL
Show Choir Camps of AmericaDecatur, IL
Pizzazz Dance CenterSpringfield, IL
PERFORMANCE
HISTORY:
Dancing Through the Decades Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
Performer
Disney Magic Music Days- Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
The Nutcracker Broadway, New York, NY
Soldier
OZ - Linda Ushmans Dance Company, Springfield, IL
Tornado, Emerald Girl
The King and I - Linda Ushmans Dance Company, Springfield, IL
Slave
Cinderella - Linda Ushmans Dance Company, Springfield, IL Princess/Servant
Grease - Heathers Dance Centre, Springfield, IL
Patty Simcox
The Lion King - Heathers Dance Centre, Springfield, IL
Sarabi
Annie - Heathers Dance Centre, Springfield, IL
Lilly St. Regis
Beauty/ the Beast - Heathers Dance Centre, Springfield, IL
Belle
Bugsy Malone- Lanphier High School, Springfield IL
Dotty
Fiddler on the Roof - Lanphier High School, Springfield IL
Yetzel
The Wiz- Lanphier High School, Springfield IL
Glinda
Grease- Lanphier High School, Springfield IL
Rizzo
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
18 years of jazz, ballet, hip-hop, tap, modern, and lyrical dance
7 years as a dance instructor/ choreographer
4 years as the assistant instructor at Heathers Dance Centre, Springfield, IL
1 year as a personal instructor at Cheer Explosion, Springfield, IL
3 years performing with F5 (top central band in Illinois Time) as a Dancer,
Springfield, IL
Choreographer for Advent season at St. Josephs Church in Springfield, IL
Choreographer for Belles Show choir group in Amherst, VA
Choreographer for Forrest High Schools Show Choir in Brooklyn, MS
Choreographer for the Sensations Show Choir in Springfield, IL
Choreographer and Show Designer for Pilgrim Rest Churchs Fashion Show
Choreographer for the Generations Show Choir in Springfield, IL
Choreographer for Euclid High School Varsity Chorale OH
Choreographer for Jefferson-Scranton Show Choir IA
Cheerleading Coach for Lincoln Magnet Schools 7th/8th grade cheer team
Emcee at the Sound Explosion Show Choir Invitational Springfield, IL
IMPORTANT
ATTRIBUTES:
Honesty, dedication, sociability, professionalism, ability to inspire teamwork, self-motivation, enthusiasm, self-discipline, critical thinking, ability to learn from adversity and defeat, ability to cultivate creative vision, ability to maintain positive mental attitude, and the ability to work well with diverse groups of people
AWARDS/
HONORS:
Grand Champion Soloist at Mt. Zion Show Choir Invitational
Second Runner up Solo Finalist at Quincys Showcase of Excellence
First Runner up Solo Finalist at Mantenos Show Choir Invitational
Outstanding Performer at Danvilles Show Choir Invitational
Best Soloist in a Show at Southmont Invitational
Outstanding Performer at Mantenos Show Choir Invitational
Cheerleading UCA All-Star 2003 and 2004
Brookes Scholarship Award
Fourth Runner up State Fair Solo Dance Competition
Dance Company Assistant 2005-2006
JUDGING HISTORY:
Adjudicator at Keokuk High School Show Choir Invitational Keokuk, IA 2009
Adjudicator at Quincys Show Choir Showcase of Excellence Quincy, IL 2009
Adjudicator of Heathers Dance Center Competitive Team Springfield, IL 2008
Adjudicator of Heathers Dance Center Dance Company Springfield, IL 2007
Adjudicator at Lincoln Magnet School's Cheer Tryouts, Springfield, IL
2008 and 2009
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Packages & Fees
Package#1 Competitive Show
Includes:
Four/Five Songs
2-4 hours per song
Walk-on & Bows
2 hour clean up
2 hour show run-through
Price
Beg. $2000
Int. $2250
Adv. $2500
Package #2 Small Show
Opener & Closer
Novelty number or 4th number
2 hour clean up session
Beg. $1350
Int. $1500
Adv. $1750
Package #4 Clean Up Session
2 hours of review
4 hours of choreography clean up
*If clean up session exceeds six hours, every additional hour will be charged $80.
$500
Package #3 Individual Song
Beg. $400
Int. $450
Adv. $500
***Ask about summer savers!! Great summer workshops! Low prices!
Upcoming Workshops
Brooklyn, MS Sept. 10th-13th
Euclid, OH Sept. 23rd-29th
Lincoln Magnet Springfield, IL September-December
Des Moines, IA Nov.12th-14th
Keokuk, IA Feb. 12th-14th
More Dates being booked TBA.
***Now Booking for the 2009-2010 show choir season!***
Call or email Meghan now to book your choreography session!
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