I was born and raised in Long Beach, California, and have dedicated my life to helping students improve their their dance technique and performance qualities. I received my Master's Degree in Physical Education from Arizona State University in 2011; my Bachelor's Degree in Dance and Theater from California State University, Long Beach in 2006, and a Master's of Science in Educational Administration along with an Administrative Services Credential from California State University, Fullerton in May 2020. I have over 20 years of dance experience. I spent several years working as a professional dancer in the entertainment industry. I enjoyed choreographing concert tours for artists like Destiny's Child, Usher, Brittney Spears, and Brandy. I also have extensive experience teaching children of all ages and am regularly a guest Master Instructor and Choreographer at High Schools in the Los Angeles County and the state of Arizona. I have been teaching dance at the high school level for 12 years, my experience includes choreographing, and directing productions, choreography for dance team competitions, and teaching the fundamentals of Dance in a variety of styles (Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Ballet, Contemporary, African). This year, I will be adding cultural dances into the curriculum and will focus on celebrating diversity through the art of dance. As my Teaching career progressed I wanted to find ways to help all students which led me to move into Administration. As the Assistant Principal of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion I will strive to build and sustain a diverse and equitable community for all students. It is my goal to expose students, faculty, and staff to a wide range of ideas, experiences, and cultures. Together, we will examine and challenge preconceptions, and explore different ways of thinking. It is important to enhance the learning experience and reflect the school's educational mission of providing students with an individualized education for the 21st century student. AnnouncementsBack To School Night-2020-21 School Year.... Dear Parents, I am happy to welcome you to the 2020-21 school year! I am looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure your child can achieve their highest potential. I recognize that in order to be successful in school, your child will need support from both the home and school. A strong partnership with you will make a great difference in your child’s education. As partners, we share the responsibility for our children’s success and want you to know that I will do my very best to carry out my responsibilities. With that being said, please attend our Back To School Night Event on zoom. The details are down below: When: September 9th & 10th Where: Zoom Both evenings will provide parents the same opportunities to hear updates on the HS program from Dr. Weir and Mr. Herrera from 6:00 to 6:15 pm, watch short video introductions to every class from 6:15 to 6:45 pm, and then participate in live question-and-answer sessions with each teacher from 6:45 to 7:15 pm.I encourage you all to view my class presentation and syllabi prior to the event on this link. _____________________________________________________ IMPORTANT: 2020-2021 Auditions Results Thank you all for your hard work. You all are very talented and I look forward to working with you next year. Please do not be discouraged if you were not put into a class level that you audition for, just keep working hard. Please click on the link below to view the results. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to email me at lclark@newwestcharter.org Dance Department Audition Results ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How to Prepare for your Auditions _____________________________________________________ DANCE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS……...
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