Katherine Nicole Broas

12618 Crathes Ln
Chesterfield, VA 23838
804-922-7909
knbroas@gmail.com

Education

James Madison University Bachelor of Arts, Dance

Harrisonburg, Virginia School of Theatre and
Dance

Performance

Virginia Repertory Dance Company: James Madison University’s pre-professional

performing company. The company works with well-known guest choreographers and
faculty members to create work for a main-stage show every fall. The company also travels
throughout Virginia and performs at different venues during the spring.

Contemporary Dance Ensemble: James Madison University’s major performance

ensemble. This ensemble provides members the opportunity to perform and choreograph
for a main-stage show in the spring.

Associate Dance Ensemble: James Madison University’s freshman dance ensemble. This
ensemble is a way to assure that each student has a guaranteed performance in two shows
during their first year in the program.

Concert Choreographer Title

Dancescapes Matt Pardo The Steady
December 2018 Forward Push
Cynthia Thompson TBD
RAS Mikey C Burden Falls

Earlynn J. Miller Showcase Gracie Schuman Another Number

Spring 2018

Spring Student Dance Concert Allie Cappiello if i had a heart.

Spring 2018 Maddie Collins Breweing

New Voices in Dance Maria Bauman Flight

Spring 2018

Spring Student Dance Concert Katherine Maloney Liquid Liner

Spring 2017 Rebekah Bono
Choreography

Title TBD (2018)…A group piece created about strength and it’s different aspects.
Sounds of the Stream (2018)…A solo based on an Icelandic poem.
Taking Shape (2018)…A trio about exploring shapes of the body.
Adequate Void (2018)…A solo about feeling alone in a group of people.
A Dynamite Christmas (2017)…A piece created for a children’s Christmas show.

Master Classes at James Madison University

Scott Putman Vincent Thomas Emily Cargill

Maria Bauman RAS Mikey C Matt Pardo
The Dash Ensemble Sarah Burke Danko

Production Positions at James Madison University

Concert Position Date

New Dance Festival Backstage Crew, Main Rag Fall 2018
Senior Dance Concert Sound Board Operator Spring 2018
Earlynn J. Miller Showcase Backstage Manager Fall 2017

Teaching

Recreational Hip Hop

Academy of Expressive Dance, Elkton VA
I was a hip-hop teacher for an after school recreational program of children ages 10-12. I
taught basic hip-hop steps throughout the fall 2017 semester and also choreographed and
taught a piece for their Christmas show.

Assistant Ballet/Tap Teacher

Encore Performing Arts Center, Chesterfield VA
I was an assistant teacher for a 3-5 year old combined ballet/tap class. I helped keep the
kids on task while the other teacher taught class and I helped break down steps when
needed. I also assisted them in their recital performance.

JMU Training

Virginia Repertory Dance Company, Spring 2018-Spring 2019

Shane O’Hara
Contemporary Dance Ensemble, Fall 2017-Spring 2019
Cynthia Thompson
Advanced Modern Dance, Fall 2018-Spring 2019
Ryan Corriston,
Advanced Ballet, Fall 2018
Joyce Yagerline
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JMU Training (cont.)

The Dance Professional, Fall 2018

Shane O’Hara
Design Aspects of Performance, Fall 2018
Richard Finkelstein
Dance Composition 2, Fall 2018
Cynthia Thompson
Dance Composition 1, Spring 2018
Shane O’Hara
Anatomy and Somatic Studies for the Dancer, Fall 2017
Kate Trammell
Dance Improvisation, Fall 2017
Ryan Corriston
History of Dance, Spring 2017
Zachary Dorsey

Non JMU Training

Encore Studio, 2003-2015

Trained in multiple styles of dance and competed at competitions up throughout the East
Coast.
Styles: Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Jumps and Turns, Conditioning

Festivals and Intensives

Broadway Dance Center Summer Intensive

Broadway Dance Center, NY – July 26-29, 2018
A 4-day intensive program that offers technique classes in styles such as street and
commercial jazz, contemporary, ballet, tap, musical theatre, improvisation, and Latin.
Technique Classes: Sheila Barker, Justin Boccitto, Eric Campros, Michael Cusumano, Amber
Paul, Karla Puno Garcia, Carlos Neto, Serge Onik, Neil Schwartz, Tracie Stanfield, Kristin
Sudeikis, Robert Taylor Jr, and Stacie Webster.

American College Dance Association: Mid Atlantic Conference

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA - March 4-7, 2018
The American College Dance Association invites dance programs from different colleges to
perform their own student and faculty works for adjudication and also offers drop-in
technique classes taught by well-known artists and faculty from the colleges.
Technique Classes: Tiffanie Carson, Helen Simoneau, Talita Jackson

Honors and Affiliations

Dance Theatre JMU Dean’s List

Dance Club Member – 2017-2019 Fall 2017-Fall 2018

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