SHEENA ANNALISE, CHOREOGRAPHER [email protected] . 408.835.0282 . New York, NY . www.archballet.com/artistic-director
AWARDS . RESIDENCIES . FELLOWSHIPS DanceMotion USASM Professional Development Program Aug 2018 US Dept of State’s Bureau of Ed. and Cultural Affairs administered by BAM - New York, NY Selected by nomination. Awarded one week of Creative Capitol professional development workshops in strategic planning, an honorarium, and studio space at BAM to foster cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the US and other countries through performance, education, and artistic collaboration.
The Davenport Theatre Performance Production Grant May, Aug 2018 The Davenport Theatre - New York, NY May, Aug 2017 Selected by application, five-time recipient. Jun 2016 Awarded one week of full production performances for Arch Ballet.
Sacred Heart University New Work Commission and Adjunct Faculty Jan-Apr 2018 Ballet Department - Fairfield, CT Selected by application. Created a new work over the course of spring semester and taught Arch Ballet Technique.
Prodigy Award 2014 The Project for Women-Global Selected by nomination. Awarded an honorarium and interview campaign for The Project for Women in global publications.
HT Chen New Steps Residency 2013 Chen Dance Center-New York, NY Selected by audition. Awarded an honorarium, rehearsal space, and three full production performances at Chen Dance Center for the creation of new innovative and risk-taking work.
Wayne McGregor | Random Dance Equator Project 2008 Independence Dance Department-San Jose, CA Selected by nomination. Selected for Wayne McGregor|Random Dance’s outreach program that nurtured choreographic talent with intensive hands-on choreography composition workshops, mentorship, and collaboration in creating new phrase work with other selected artists across the globe through video communication technologies.
CHOREOGRAPHIC WORKS . ARCH BALLET Repertoire: Theatre Performed Music: Production Presenter
REM Music: Eugenia Fortenza & Metronome 20 min|15 dancers Premiere: 2018 The Davenport Theatre The Davenport Theatre New York, NY Aug 2018
Two Steps Backward Music: Aks&El 20 min|6 dancers Premiere: 2018 The Davenport Theatre The Davenport Theatre New York, NY Aug 2018 The Davenport Theatre The Davenport Theatre New York, NY May 2018
Between the Lines Music: Matthew AC Cohen 20 min|2 dancers Premiere: 2017 Jazz at Lincoln Center Booking Dance Festival New York, NY Jan 2018 The Sheen Center Arch Ballet New York, NY Nov 2017
INNATE PRISMROSE Music: Matthew AC Cohen 30 min|6 dancers Premiere: 2017 The Davenport Theatre The Davenport Theatre New York, NY Aug 2018 Jazz at Lincoln Center Booking Dance Festival New York, NY Jan 2018 The Sheen Center Arch Ballet New York, NY Nov 2017 Alchemical Theatre Lab Arch Ballet New York, NY Mar 2017 SHEENA ANNALISE . [email protected] . (408) 835-0282 . WWW.ARCHBALLET.COM/ARTISTIC-DIRECTOR
Pointe in Motion Music: Point in Motion Sensory App 17 min|8 dancers Premiere: 2017 The Sheen Center Arch Ballet New York, NY Nov 2017 The Sheen Center Arch Ballet New York, NY Aug 2017
Hues of Memory Music: Isabel Epstein 20 min|4 dancers Premiere: 2017 Jazz at Lincoln Center Booking Dance Festival New York, NY Jan 2018 The Sheen Center Arch Ballet New York, NY Aug 2018 The Sheen Center Arch Ballet New York, NY Aug 2017 The Davenport Theatre The Davenport Theatre New York, NY May 2017
Replica Music: Matthew AC Cohen 20 min|8 dancers Premiere: 2016 The National Arts Club The National Arts Club (Excerpt) New York, NY Sep 2017 The Sheen Center Arch Ballet New York, NY Aug 2017 The Sheen Center Arch Ballet New York, NY Nov 2016
Young Blood Music: Matthew AC Cohen 20 min|8 dancers Premiere: 2016 Lowe’s Jersey Theatre Arch Ballet Jersey City, NJ Nov 2017 The Sheen Center Arch Ballet New York, NY Nov 2016
Plated Music: Thomas La Rocca 12 min|2 dancers Premiere: 2016 The Sheen Center Arch Ballet New York, NY Aug 2016
Château Music: Concetta Abbate 45 min|12 dancers Premiere: 2015 The Davenport Theatre The Davenport Theatre New York, NY Jun 2016 Manhattan Movement & Arts Arch Ballet New York, NY Nov 2015
World’s Joy Music: Sean Clemente 20 min|6 dancers Premiere: 2014 The Marlene Boll Theatre Detroit Dance Festival Detroit, MI Aug 2015 The Sheen Center Arch Ballet New York, NY Nov 2014 The Paramount Theatre Boston Dance Festival Boston, MA Aug 2014
Seasons of White Music: Clarissa Thompson 10 min|5 dancers Premiere: 2013 Tempe Center for the Arts Breaking Ground Dance Festival Tempe, AZ Jan 2014 San Jose State University Emerging Choreographer Series San Jose, CA Nov 2013 The Marlene Boll Theatre Detroit Dance Festival Detroit, MI Aug 2013
Strike Three Music: Jeff Brigely 10 min|4 dancers Premiere: 2013 Ailey Citi Group Theatre Women in Dance New York, NY Dec 2013 The Paramount Theatre Boston Dance Festival Boston, MA Aug 2013
**Various performances not listed include New York City Center Studios quarterly 2016-ongoing; Movement Research Open Series 2016,2018; Counterpointe w.Norte Maar/Brooklyn Ballet 2013, 2014, 2015; Brooklyn Arts Exchange 2014, White Wave DUMBO Dance Festival 2013,2014; and Women in Dance Series 2013,2014,2015.
COMMISSIONED WORKS . NOT FOR ARCH BALLET Twice Folded Music: Zoe Keating 6 min|2 dancers Premiere: 2019 SUNY Purchase Conservatory Senior BFA Pas De Deux Purchase, NY Feb 2019
Folded Reflections Music: Grégoire Lourme 12 min|16 dancers Premiere: 2018 Sacred Heart University Ballet Department Fairfield, CT May 2018
Contra Music: Phillip Glass 5 min|1 dancer Premiere: 2018 Boston Conservatory at Berklee Senior BFA Solo Boston, MA
INNATE PRISMROSE Music: Matthew AC Cohen 12 min|1 dancer Licensed Skidmore University Senior BFA Solo SaratogaSprings,NY Mar 2018
CHOREOGRAPHY FOR TV Sekisui Financial International TV Campaign Worldwide Mar 2017
SHEENA ANNALISE . [email protected] . (408) 835-0282 . WWW.ARCHBALLET.COM/ARTISTIC-DIRECTOR
LECTURES The National Arts Club The New Era : Ballet + Technology New York, NY Sep 2017
OUTREACH Lowe’s Jersey City Arch for Autism: Sensory Friendly Show Jersey City, NJ Apr 2018 The Sheen Center Arch for Autism: Sensory Friendly Show New York, NY Nov 2017 The Sheen Center Arch for ASL: Deaf Friendly Show New York, NY Aug 2017 The Sheen Center Arch for Autism: Sensory Friendly Show New York, NY Aug 2017 The Davenport Theatre Arch for Autism: Deaf Friendly Show New York, NY May 2017 The Davenport Theatre Arch for Autism: Autism Friendly Show New York, NY May 2017 The Sheen Center Arch for Autism: Sensory Friendly Show New York, NY Nov 2016
TEACHING AND WORKSHOPS Lines Ballet Arch Ballet Workshop San Francisco, CA Dec 2018 Mark Morris Dance Center Arch Ballet Summer Intensive New York, NY Aug 2018 Sacred Heart University Adjunct Faculty Spring Semester Fairfield, CT Jan-Apr 2018 New York City Center Arch Ballet Summer Intensive New York, NY Aug 2017 Ballet San Jose Company Guest Workshop San Jose, CA May 2016 Seton Hill University Guest Workshop Greensburg, PA Aug 2014 Detroit Music Hall Detroit Dance Fest Guest Workshop Detroit, M Aug 2014 Emerson College Boston Dance Fest Guest Workshop Boston, MA Aug 2013
ARTS ADMNISTRATION EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Artistic Director Arch Ballet, Inc 2013-Present Choreograph all ballets for Arch Ballet Book performances, rehearsal space, and tour travel Balance accounting books, produce end of year tax documentation, and administrative duties Write press releases, contracts, annual and project budgets Negotiate contracts for theatres, dancers, musicians, licensing, composers, and tours Secure individual and corporate donations and write public funding/grant proposals Lead a year round team of collegiate interns: Arts Admin, Public Relations and Media, and Accounting Plan patron events, fundraisers, galas including annual Polo for Pirouettes private polo match
Producing Dance in NYC The Juilliard School Evening Division Continuing Education Fall 2018 Professor: Henning Ruesbam
Creative Capitol Workshop DanceMotion USASM Professional Development Program Aug 2018 Mentors: Colleen Keegan, James Scrubbs, Ellen Bruno
Intern: Public Relations In the Lights PR Dec 2015 Reported to: CEO Amber Henrie
Intern: Company Management Mark Morris Dance Group Jan-Aug 2012 Reported to: Company Manager Sarah Horne, General Manager Huong Huang, Artistic Director Mark Morris
A.S. Degree: Accounting Heald Business College 2010-2012 Accounting, Business Management, CA and NY Tax Certification
PRESS REVIEW SAMPLES Clickable links below.
Dance Enthusiast . Two Steps Backward: Exquisite, Fresh,&Society Relevant Works . May 2018 Dance Informa Magazine . The Pointe of Motion & Replica . Aug 13, 2017 Dance Enthusiast . Arch ContemporaryBrilliant! . Apr 18, 2017 Dance Informa Magazine . The Unity of Art: Arch Ballet’s Hues of Memory . May 30, 2017
Full list of all reviews and press available at www.archballet.com/press
SHEENA ANNALISE . [email protected] . (408) 835-0282 . WWW.ARCHBALLET.COM/ARTISTIC-DIRECTOR