Celeste Kling
Geismar
Summary
Choreography
Kids on Broadway-Musical Theatre (ages 9-15) Center Stage Performing Arts; 2015-2020
Coolest Camps in Town-Musical Theatre (ages 3-12) Center Stage Performing Arts; 2015-2020
Here Comes the Sun-Lyrical/Contemporary (ages 10-12) Center Stage Performing Arts; 2019
A Change is Gonna Come-Contemporary (ages 8-10) Center Stage Performing Arts; 2020 Regional Choreography Award
Sweet Sweet Baby, Musical Theatre/Jazz Solo (age 13) Center Stage Performing Arts; 2020
Remember Me-Contemporary Group (ages 18-19) Dean College Joan Phelps School of Dance; 2019
The Inevitable-Modern/Contemporary Group (ages 18-22) Dean College Joan Phelps School of Dance; 2022
Performance
Rio Carnivale-Samba Fusion, Carnival Cruise Line 2025
The Most Magnificent Circus-Musical Theatre, Carnival Cruise Line 2024
Voodoo Moon-Contemporary/Jazz, Carnival Cruise Line 2023
Lovin' Vegas-Theatrical Jazz/Showgirl/Aerial, Carnival Cruise Line 2023
We Are One-Open, Carnival Cruise Line 2023-2025
Craving Competition-Modern/Contemporary, Ballet Rhode Island 2022
It Takes Time-Contemporary, Ballet Rhode Island 2022
Moulin Rouge-Musical Theatre/Jazz, Dean College Joan Phelps School of Dance 2022
Piano Man-Musical Theatre, Dean College Joan Phelps School of Dance 2019
Ebb and Flow-Contemporary, Dean College Joan Phelps School of Dance 2019
We Can't Wait Until Tomorrow-Jazz/Contemporary, Dean College Joan Phelps School of Dance 2019
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Dancer
Carnival Cruise Lines
06.2023 - Current
- Performed multiple dance and aerial productions for diverse audiences on various cruise ship stages.
- Maintained physical fitness through regular conditioning
- Taught guests a variety of dance classes including salsa, jazz/disco, and country line dance.
- Adapted quickly to changes in choreography for re-blocks
- Provided constructive feedback during group rehearsal sessions
- Assisted in costume maintenance
- Performed extra shipboard duties such as leading Behind the Fun tours, participating in e-mustering during embarkation, as well as attending drills and safety trainings.
Dance Instructor and Choreographer
Center Stage Performing Arts
06.2015 - Current
- Developed choreography for performances such as recitals and competitions.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and curricula such as ballet positions, terminology, and combinations.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress
- Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to plan and execute successful recitals
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance/Choreography
Dean College
Franklin, MA05-2022
High School Diploma -
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
New Orleans, LA05-2018
Skills
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Quick-learning
Timeline
Professional Dancer
Carnival Cruise Lines
06.2023 - Current
Dance Instructor and Choreographer
Center Stage Performing Arts
06.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance/Choreography
Dean College
High School Diploma -
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts