Rose Kotopka
(402)580-3774 | [email protected]
Education & Training
B.F.A BALLET | MAY 2020 | TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
· John V. Roach Honors College
· Minor: Arts Administration
· Pilates Teacher Training Certificate
· Dean’s List, Dean’s Scholarship, dance scholarship, 3.96 GPA
TRAINING
· TCU: Studies with Elizabeth Gillaspy, Adam McKinney, Jessica Zeller, Li-Chou Cheng, Keith Saunders,
Suki John, Jennifer Mabus, Laura Barbee, Nina Martin, Roma Flowers
· Summer Programs: Ballet Austin 2015, Joffrey Ballet 2014, Charlotte Ballet 2013
· Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company: Studied with Sheri True 2008-2016
· Lincoln Dance Centre: Studied with Sarah Brown and Michelle Starbuck 2008-2016
Performance Experience
Napoli Pas de Six staged by Susan Dromisky; soloist, TCU 2019
At Play original contemporary ballet work by Summer Lee Rhatigan; featured in trio, TCU 2018
Don Quixote Dream Scene staged by Jessica Zeller; Amour, TCU 2018
Balanchine’s Elegie staged by Michelle Gifford; ensemble, TCU 2018
Finding a Way Home Under the Moonlight original contemporary ballet work by LeeWei Chao;
ensemble, TCU 2017
Les Sylphides staged by Mariana Tcherkassky; corps de ballet and Waltz understudy, TCU 2017
Abstract Dance in One Part improvisational contemporary work by Jude McCoy, Fort Worth
FringeFest 2017
Don Quixote Grand Pas staged by Li-Chou Cheng; corps de ballet, TCU 2017
Student Choreography 8 student works, 2016-2019
Additional Skills
DANCE STYLES
· Ballet, pointework, contemporary, modern, hip hop, jazz, character, improvisation, pom
PRACTICAL SKILLS
· Pilates teacher (certificate expected May 2020), can teach ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz,
improvisation, pointe, pre-pointe, ballet variations, and pom
· Arts administration leadership experience: Director of Community Engagement for Chi Tau Epsilon
Dance Honor Society
· Lighting design, light and sound board operation, stage management, deck crew chief
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Applications, Adobe Photoshop, Windows MovieMaker,
Garage Band, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook