Denise M. Reeves
EDUCATION
Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD
M.Ed. Specializing in Dance, 1985
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Classes in Research Seminar in Dance and Education and Movement Work, 1985
Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Dance Perspectives and Introduction to Curriculum, 1984
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC
B.S. in Dance Education, 1977-1979
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
Classes toward B.F.A. in dance, 1975-1977
North Carolina School of the Arts, Summer 1976
North Carolina School of the Arts, Summer 1973
Additional Education and Certifications
Open World Dance Foundation, New York City, Summer, 2015 and 2016
Vaganova Training –Russia
Dance Teacher and Professional Health Training, Physiology, North Carolina, Summer, 2017
The Ballet Blog, Australia
Romana’s True Pilates, Atlanta, GA and New York City, NY
International 1000 hour training with oral and written exams, classes and certification, 1997
Level 3 world-wide teacher trainer
American Ballet Theatre National Teacher Training Program, New York City, Certified Summer, 2008
Classical Dance Alliance; Barre Raiser: Summers 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013
Introduction to Historical Dance
Character Dance I and II
Ballet Pedagogy
Principles of Dance Medicine, Harkness Center for Dance Injuries, New York City 2009
International Ballet Competition Teacher Training, Jackson, MS; 1994, 2006, 2010
Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society, Pedagogy, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017
PeffPointe Teacher Training, Chicago, 2011
Royal Academy of Dance Certified, 1990
Training and Examination in Cecchetti style ballet
Russian Ballet Teaching Seminar, Orlando, Florida 2013
Training in Vaganova style ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia 2009
Danced: Raleigh Repertory Ballet, ECU, UNC-G, Hagerstown Ballet, MD; San Jose Ballet, CA; Santa Clara
Ballet, CA; The Georgia Ballet and The Atlanta Ballet. Performed in Russia, Poland, Canada and all western U.S.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1994-to Date
Pebblebrook High School: Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts, Mableton, GA
Magnet Program for Performing Arts for Cobb County
Dance Coordinator for teachers, dance concerts, college and university visits, master classes, grading, etc.
Teacher of ballet, Pilates, fitness, choreography, anatomy, history, dance appreciation
1997-to Date
Georgia Governor’s Honors Program, Atlanta, GA
Various roles including Dance Coordinator, Teacher, Director, Judge
1998-2004
The Pilates Studio of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA: Owned out of New York
Director, Teacher Trainer, Teacher
One of nine original teacher trainer studios in the world
1992-1997
The Georgia Ballet, Marietta, GA
School Director, Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer
1996-1998
The Atlanta Ballet Center for Dance Education, Atlanta, GA
Teacher, Choreographer
1996
Brenau University
Taught college seniors needing requirements for Georgia teaching certificate
1983-1984
Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD
Graduate Dance Assistant
Taught ballet, jazz, modern, dance history, and dance appreciation
Tour chaperone and choreography assistant
1983-1984
Hagerstown Junior College, Hagerstown, MD
Ballet Teacher
1979-1982
King Elementary and Intermediate Schools, King, NC
Dance and Movement Specialist, Teacher Trainer
Pilot Program for the state of N.C. Taught dance; organized 1,500 students/week;
Lesson plans for teachers to implement daily until the following week.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
State Governor’s Honor’s Program Coordinator, Teacher, Judge
Yearly for Cobb County and State of Georgia
Corps de Ballet International
Membership of University Professors of Ballet
Advisory Dance Major Board for Kennesaw State University
National Dance Educators Association
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Americans For The Arts
True Pilates/Romana’s Pilates: Level 3 Teacher Trainer
BOOK/DVD
Master’s Project: VHS: “The Development of a Teaching Tool for Ballet Teachers and Students” accompanied
by a written guide, 1984.
AWARDS
Nominated as Lifechanger of the Year by a parent, 2017
Teacher of the Year Nominee 2007-2008
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers 2003-2005
Who’s Who American Women: ‘07-‘08
Level 3: Romana’s True Pilates
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