Khajya Thomas

khajya.a.thomas@gmail.com Cell: 1-312-405-7302 9851 S. Oakley, Chicago, IL, 60643

Trained dancer proficient in classical ballet and modern. Passionate and motivated
with a drive for excellence and storytelling through motion. Diversified and openminded.
EDUCATION

High School Diploma

Present - 2012
ChiArts - Chicago, IL
Studied dance for four years with a minor in spanish language. Continued studies
aforementioned that began prior to secondary school.
CMDC: Dance

Present - 2005

Studied classical ballet with Homer Bryant and Maan Nabong, Horton Technique
with William Gill, Giordano Technique with Craig Kaufman, and Contemporary
with Nina-Rose Wardanian

OTHER EXPERIENCES

Dance Summer Intensive

Nutmeg Conservatory - Torrington, CT
2015-2014
Studied with Victoria Mazzarelli, Kirk Peterson, Tim Melady, and Eleanor
DAntuono for a month.

Computer Education
ChiArts High School - Chicago, IL
2015-2014
Extensive experience in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Dance Injury and Prevention

ChiArts High School - Chicago, IL
2014-2013
Studied the bones and muscles as they pertain to a dancers body. Learned about
injuries and proper care.

ACTIVITIES

National Honors Society

ChiArts - Chicago, IL
Present-2015
Making executive decisions for the better of the school, speaking directly to
teachers and administration
Steering Committee
ChiArts - Chicago, IL

Present-2015

Sending messages from students to teachers about suggestions for a better

academic/socio-academic environment. Coordinating assemblies and
refurbishing older rules and regulations to fit shifts in students and school life.

Grand Prix
Dominican University - River Forest, IL
2014-2013
Learned one classical variation from La Bayadere, and two contemporary pieces
by Nina-Rose Wardanian

EXPERIENCE

Assistant Teacher
Homer Hans Bryant - Chicago, IL
2014-2012
Demonstrated ballet combinations in order to personify the steps the teacher
gave the students in recreational ballet classes, challenging the mind and body to
work in synchronicity

Ballet Teacher
Homer Hans Bryant - Chicago, IL
Teach students new to dance

Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical

Present-2014

proficiency, ability, and physical fitness

Observing other ballet teachers and using their techniques as inspiration for
teaching methods

Choreographed ballet piece for end of the year showcase

Collaborate with teachers in order to refine or modify dance steps

Rehearsal Director
ChiArts - Chicago, IL
2015-2014
Positioned to reset and refurbish choreography with new dancers while the
choreographer was absent

SKILLS

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Coordination

Active Learning

Judgment and Decision Making

Negotiation

Writing

Persuasion

Singing

Instructing

Fine Arts

Foreign Language (Spanish)

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE

CPR certification

AVAILABILITY

Weekdays after 5:00pm

References available upon request.