Nasir Pittman
Philadelphia
Summary
Dynamic dance professional with extensive experience across multiple prestigious platforms, including Varsity Spirit and Philadanco. Excelled in choreography memorization and strong communication, significantly enhancing team performances and fostering inclusive environments. Achieved a national ranking through innovative choreography, demonstrating exceptional stage presence and audience engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
UDA Instructor
Varsity Spirit
04.2022 - Current
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Traveled from state to state for months at a time to teach dance curriculum to teams of all ages and backgrounds.
- learned up to 15 dances at the start of the job to teach throughout the summer.
- Worked as "Event Staff" for the National Dance Team Competition (NDTC).
- Created an inclusive atmosphere by welcoming dancers of all backgrounds and skill levels.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
Head Captain
Temple University Dance Team
06.2020 - Current
- Evaluated dancer progress through regular assessments, providing tailored feedback for individual improvement.
- Provided constructive feedback to dancers, enabling them to improve their technique and stage presence.
- Provided constructive criticism to assist the team with improving performance.
- Choreographed a nationally ranked piece of work, pushing the team to be ranked fourth in the nation.
- Learned new choreography and staging quickly to coach the team on routines.
- Helped struggling members with techniques and choreography.
- Maintained a professional attitude and work ethic during long rehearsals and performances.
Breaking Barriers Assistant
Anthony Burrell
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted celebrity choreographer Anthony Burrell during his summer intensive around the city of Philadelphia, educating young dancers about the history and movement quality behind the style of modern dance.
- Provided a strong foundation in dance techniques by reinforcing proper form and alignment during class instruction.
- Provided one-on-one guidance to struggling students, helping them improve their technique and overall performance level.
- Assisted lead dance instructors in choreographing dynamic routines for various performances and competitions.
- Demonstrated versatility as a dance assistant by working with various age groups, skill levels, and dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and tap.
- Enhanced student performance by providing personalized dance instruction and feedback.
Philadanco
Joan Myers Brown
09.2018 - 06.2020
- learned repetition from dances that date back as far as 1975.
- Performed quality work according to specifications.
- Learned new choreography quickly to adapt to different show requirements.
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow performers and production staff to foster a positive working environment.
- Performed in a variety of settings, such as theaters, television shows, commercials, music videos, and special events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2025
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Stage presence
- Audience engagement
- Choreography memorization
- Ballet
- Hip hop
- Tap and jazz
- Jazz dance technique
Accomplishments
- 2020 NCAA ACT-SO gold medalist in the contemporary dance category.
- 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Head Captain of Temple Universities Dance Team.
- 2022 Rookie of the Year nominee for Varsity Spirit.
- Keynote speaker at the AERA 2024 teacher conference.
Timeline
UDA Instructor
Varsity Spirit
04.2022 - Current
Head Captain
Temple University Dance Team
06.2020 - Current
Breaking Barriers Assistant
Anthony Burrell
06.2020 - 08.2020
Philadanco
Joan Myers Brown
09.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising
Temple University
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