Victoria M.

Runge
Curriculum Vitae
victoria.m.runge@tcu.edu

Education

Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX

Bachelor of Fine Arts; Ballet Major, Communication Studies Minor
Degree anticipated May 2015

Coursework: Pointe,

Ballet and Modern Dance, Dance Productions, Lighting and Design for
Dance, Choreography, Functional Anatomy, Physiology of Exercise, The Working Body,
Teaching Methods, Music for Dancers, Dance in World Cultures, Speech, Communication
Theory, Interpersonal Communications, Interviewing, Organizational Communications,
Communication and Character, World Religions, and Study AbroadArt Culture: Study in
Hungary, The Czech Republic, and Austria.

DanceTraining

Texas Christian University, The School For Classical & Contemporary Dance, Fort Worth, TX
2009 Present
Trained under the direction of Li-Chou Cheng, Elizabeth Gillaspy, Jessica Zeller, Laura Barbee

Academy of Ballet and Jazz, Tuscaloosa, AL

Trained under the direction of Susu Hale Prout and Thor Sutowski

SummerIntensives

American Ballet Theatre Collegiate Program 2011, 2012

Magnus Midwest (Formerly Joffrey Midwest) 2009, 2010

Joffrey Ballet School Summer Intensive, 2009

American Ballet Theatre Summer Program Austin, TX 2008

American Ballet Theatre Summer Program Tuscaloosa, AL, 2007

Alabama Ballet Summer Intensive 2006,2007

WorkExperience

Barre Instructor, Smart Barre, Fort Worth, TX

October 2014- present

Instruct clients through a 60 minute barre class while ensuring proper technique.
Responsible for choreographing challenging and engaging classes.
Responsible for organizing music into energetic and motivating playlists.
Responsible for maintaining proficiency in the Smart Barre technique and introducing modifications
for pregnant and injured clients to ensure a healthy and safe workout.

Responsible for creating a motivating, yet personable atmosphere in the studio.

ResidentAdvisor,CentralPennsylvaniaYouthBallet,Carlisle,PA
June July 2014

Responsible for directly supervising 17 residents providing care, guidance, and support to the
residents while assessing their health and well-being on a daily basis.

Performed administrative tasks, including responding to the concerns of residents families, organizing
incoming and outgoing student files, staffing the mail room, and directing incoming and outgoing
telephone calls.

Responsible for planning weekly activities for the residents.

Required to effectively communicate with faculty and other staff members of CPYB.

Performing Experience

DanceTCU, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX

Paquita

Restaged by Jessica Zeller

Illusion

Li-Chou Cheng;

Moldau

Li-Chou Cheng.

Napoli

Allegro

Le Corsaire

March 2015
November 2014

Restaged by Susan Dromiskey

April 2014
November 2013

Li-Chou Cheng
Restaged by Li-Chou Cheng

April 2013
November 2013

Academy of Ballet and Jazz, Tuscaloosa, Al

Copellia

Sleeping Beauty

Restaged by Susu Hale Prout

Restaged by Susu Hale Prout

May 2010
May 2008

Choreography

Untitled 2025 Senior Capstone Concert, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX

Recollection 2014 Senior Choreography Concert, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX

2014 Junior Choreography Showcase, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX

ProductionExperience

Costume Crew, DanceTCU, Fort Worth, TX

March 2015, November 2013
Deck Crew, DanceTCU, Fort Worth, TX
2009 - 2011
Light Board Operator, DanceTCU, Fort Worth, TX
Mar. 2012

Stage Manager, Senior Choreography Concert, Fort Worth, TX

April 2014, April 2013

SpecialSkills

A BFA graduate from TCU with strong foundation in critical thinking and adjusting to change

Strong resourcefulness and dedication to fulfilling responsibilities

Skill and experience in participating as a team in addition to leadership responsibilities

 Unwavering work ethic to achieve set goals

Strong communication skills due to a minor in Communication Studies

Utilize creativity as a problem solving ability

Ability to remain calm and clear-headed in stressful or pressured situations

Value giving back and empowering the community

Computer skills: MS Word, PowerPoint, IMovie and Internet Research

Proficient in MindBody Software