RACHEL WHITING CV 2020
EDUCATION
M.F.A Graduate Candidate
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts, graduate candidate May
2022
B.A. In The Performing Arts, Cum Laude
St. Mary’s College of California, CA May 2019
B.F.A studies in Dance,
The Juilliard School, New York, NY, 1991-1993
Dance Merit Scholarship 1991-1993 Completed 86 credits towards B.F.A. in dance
The Actor’s Fund Teaching Artist Program,
Advanced study in the field of education, with a focus on incorporating the new
California Arts Standards for grades K-12, graduate certificate 2019
Mark Morris Dance Group Dance for PD,
Advanced training and certification under the tutelage of director David Leventhal,
September 2015, May 2016, November 2017
Gyrotonic® Expansion System,
Advanced teacher certification level 1,2, CA, 2001- present recertification
Women’s Physical Therapy,
Focus on Women’s health and Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, CA, 2010
Long Beach Dance Conditioning,
Pilates advanced certification, CA 2004, 2008, 2015
Polestar Rehabilitation Pilates,
Sports Rehabilitation CO, 1999
Jean Claude West Kinesiology
Rehabilitation Applications for the Pelvis/Spine CA, 2002, 2005
American Dance Festival,
Advanced ballet, modern, composition and performance, NC, 1986
Pacific Northwest Ballet,
Advanced ballet, pointe, variation and partnering WA, 1984-85
Boston Ballet,
Advanced ballet, pointe, character, partnering MA, 1983
ARTS AND CULTURAL LEADERSHIP
Interim Artistic Director, Invertigo Dance Theatre, CA 2019-2020
Support the maintenance and growth of Invertigo’s artistic programming. Work closely with the Executive Director and staff to ensure the continuation of the artistic integrity and visibility of the organization, and provide leadership for the company dancers as well as the artistic and production team
International Presentation, World Parkinson Congress, Kyoto Japan, June 2019
Los Angeles delegate, volunteer, and advocate for Dance for PD and Dancing Through Parkinson’s: coordinate and lead choreographer PD Crane Dance Project; videography and coordinator for WPC video completion.
Lecturer, UCLA Health Parkinsonian Disorders, ArtRx, USC Heath Sciences Campus
Offer lectures and performance to integrate therapeutic roles and dance in conventional best practices of medical treatment; manage communication and partnership with community Parkinson’s organizations
Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles
Develop context of conference presentation, lecture demonstration of Dancing Through Parkinson’s program
Stomping Ground LA, Spring 2017
Interactive discussion on diversifying career options for dance artists
Artistic Director, Oure Idrætshójskole (Denmark) August 1995-1998
Develop dance department curriculum; host international artist-in-residence program; provide leadership on New York City educational tours; direct student performance; European dance tour; produce educational events and interdisciplinary instillation at community sites
HONORS and AWARDS
Sony Pictures Entertainment Teaching Artist Community Outreach Award, 2023
This award goes to the teaching artist who has made a difference by bringing arts education into various underserved communities.
University of Wisconsin Graduate Student Excellence Fellows, 2021-22
University of Wisconsin Department of Dance Scholarship, Summer 2021
University of Wisconsin Chancellor’s Graduate Student Award, Summer 2020
University of Wisconsin Department of Dance Scholarship, Summer 2020
St. Mary’s College of California, Cum Laude, 2019
The Julliard School, Dance Merit Scholarship, 1991-1993
TEACHING/EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teaching Artist, Straight Up Abilities, CA, 2021-present Teaching integrated dance, improvisation
Guest Artist, University of Wisconsin, Peck School of the Arts, WI, 2021 Teaching modern Cunningham technique
Faculty, AMDA The College of Performing Arts, CA 2018- present
Teaching modern Cunningham, ballet, composition, improvisation and choreographing for student performance
Teaching Artist, Invertigo Dance Theatre’s Dancing Through Parkinson’s, CA, 2015-present Teach weekly classes, develop curriculum and training, coordinate public events, organize promotional videos, choreograph stage productions
Faculty, Loyola Marymount University, CA, 2005-2006 Dance department dance conditioning
Faculty, ODC/Dance, CA, 2002-2004
Taught modern dance technique, and creative movement for youth program
Teaching Artist, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, CA, 2003
Taught modern dance technique, and choreographed for student performance
Teaching Artist, International Baccalaureate for High School Dance, CO 2002
Taught modern dance technique and choreographed for student performance
Teaching Artist, Heritage High School, CO, 2001-2002
Taught modern dance and choreographed for student performance
Teaching Artist, Denver School of the Arts, Denver, CO, 2000-2001
Taught modern dance technique, and choreographed for student performances
Teaching Artist, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, CO, 2000- 2002 Taught modern dance
Co-Director and Teaching Artist, David Taylor Dance Theatre, CO, 1998-2002
Company member and tour director, taught ballet/modern dance and was lead choreographer for student and company performance
Guest Choreographer and Teaching Artist, Contemporary Dance Wyoming, WY, 2001 Taught modern dance technique and choreographed for company performance
Teaching Artist, The Museum of Outdoor Arts, CO, 1998-2000 Taught creative movement, dance history and choreography
Teaching Artist, The Buell Foundation Elementary Outreach, CO, 1998-1999
Founding teacher and artistic director, taught creative movement and choreographed for student performance
Guest Choreographer and Teaching Artist, University of Nebraska, NE, 1995 Taught modern dance, creative movement and commissioned performer
Apprentice and Faculty, The Merce Cunningham Dance Studio, NY, 1991-1995 Performed as company apprentice and taught fundamentals, intermediate and company class
Artistic Director, Choreographer, Teaching Artist, Oure Idrætshøjskole, Denmark 1995-98 Oversaw dance department program, hired guest artist, tour manager, choreographed student performance, lead international dance tour, taught ballet, modern dance, composition
Teaching Artist, Marie Bolin Dansteater, Denmark, 1997-98
Taught modern dance, composition and choreographed for student performances
Teaching Artist, Danse Værket, Denmark, 1996-1997 Taught modern dance
Teaching Artist, The Dancer’s Studio, Amsterdam, 1996 Taught modern dance master workshop
MOVEMENT/REHABILITATION SPECIALIST
Pilates and Gyrotonic movement therapy, women’s health and breast cancer rehabilitation
The Motion Lab, CA, 2008-present
Peak Performance Physical Therapy, CA, 2007-2015
Women’s Physical Therapy, CA, 2005-2008 Angel City Body Kinetics, CA, 2004-2009
Winsor Pilates, CA, 2004-2006
A Body of Work, CA, 2002-2004
Center Strength, CO, 1999-2002
Colorado Center for Physical Therapy, CO, 1999-2002
CHOREOGRAPHY
NACHMO LA, CA, 2023Straight Up Abilities, CA 2021-present
University of Wisconsin, Peck School of the Arts, WI 2021
AMDA The College of Performing Arts, CA 2018-present
Invertigo Dance Theatre’s Dancing Through Parkinson’s, CA, 2015-present Oberlin Dance Collective Theater, CA, 2003-2004
David Taylor Dance Theatre, CO, 1999-2002, 2006
The Kitchen, NY, 2002
Contemporary Dance Wyoming, WY, 2000
Denver School of the Arts, CO, 2000
Ny Musik Odense, Denmark, 1998
Compagni Oure, Oure Denmark, 1995-1998
PERFORMANCE
ON DISPLAY GLOBAL, Heidi Latsky Dance, 2021
Electric Lodge First Spark, CA 2021
University of Wisconsin, Peck School of the Arts, WI 2020 Corina Kinnear Dance, CA 2020
Upwell, (short film) CA, 2019
Bookings Dance Olympic Festival, Beijing China, 2008
West Wave Dance Festival, CA, 2004
Shift Physical Theater, CA, 2003
Nancy Karp + Dancers, CA, 2003
Mariposa Collective, CO, 2001
Los Angeles Chamber Ballet, CA, 1999-2001
David Taylor Dance Theatre, CO, 1999-2002, 2006
Kim Robards Dance, CO, 1998-1999, 2008
Ny Musik Odense, Denmark, 1998
Professionelt Kompagni Oure, Denmark, 1995- 1998 Skånes Dansteater, Sweden, 1996
Merce Cunningham Dance Company (RUG), NY, 1992-1994 Ton Simons and Dancers, NY 1992-1995
Brenda Daniels Dance Company, NY 1995
Mark Jarecke Dancers, NY, 1995-1996
Sense Dance, NY, 1992-1993
Stanley Love Performance Group, NY, 1993-1994
American Dance Festival, NC, 1986