Amanda Sullivan

Biography

Amanda Sullivan is a professional dancer originally from Seattle Washington. After graduating from Chapman University in Southern California in 2015 with her BFA in dance, she has performed all over the world for the past five years. Her credits include: a nine month world cruise ship contract with Princess Cruises sailing to Europe, Africa, The Caribbean, and South America, an international nine month residency with Baldyga Group International at the Sandcastle Theater in Saipan, CNMI, and performing with the legendary magician Rick Thomas in his residency show. Working with Ed Alonzo, whose ... credits include Brittney Spears, Usher, and Michael Jackson at California's Great America, co-choreographing and starring as magician assistant and lead dancer at Six Flags Chicago, and being the soloist contemporary performer for the Texas Tenors from Americas Got Talent at the Andy Williams Performing Arts Center in Branson, Missouri, have been some of the highlights of her career. She recently finished a year long residency with Dolly Parton's company, World Choice Investments, at the Smoky Mountain Opry Theater in Tennessee. Although she has a love performing, she has just as much of a love for sharing her passion with the younger generation by teaching at studios and leading master classes all over the country. She was also an elementary school teacher at a private school while in Saipan. Her other hobbies and interests include fitness, where she is Strong by Zumba and water aerobic certified, hiking, traveling (she has been to over 40 countries), and collecting art from around the world. She is so excited and honored to be a judge for Legacy Dance Competition. Read More

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Experience

Amanda Sullivan
suliv100@mail.chapman.edu
EDUCATION
2015 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance; Summa Cum Laude - 3.99 GPA; Minor in Integrated Educational Studies; Study Abroad-France, Italy, Greece; Chapman University, Orange, CA
2011 International Baccalaureate Diploma; National Honor Society - 4.0 GPA; Thomas Jefferson High School, Federal Way, WA
DANCE TRAINING
Ballet Larry Rosenberg, Dale A. Merrill, Rachael Tudor
Modern: Jenny Backhaus, Liz Maxwell, Sean Green,
Jazz: Alicia Guy, LeAnn Alduenda, Nancy Dickson-Lewis, Tiffany Brooks
Tap: Tonya Goodwillie, Tim Hicks
Contem ... porary: Tiffany Brooks, Kristen Cooper
Hip Hop: Kisha Vaughn, Greg Baja
Aerial Silks: Aerial Fitness Orange County, Costa Mesa, CA
PERFORMING EXPERIENCE
2019 Smoky Mountain Opry Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
2018 The Texas Tenors featured soloist Branson, MO
2018 Rick Thomas Illusionist and Magic Show (Andy Williams Theater) Dancer Branson, MO
2018 Rick Thomas Tour Illinois, Kentucky, Kansas
2018 Six Flags Rocklusions Dancer Chicago, Illinois
2018 Jason Hudy Magic Assistant Chicago, Illinois
2018 James L. Mosteller Comedy and Magic Spectacular East Coast Tour USA
2017 Creativiva Toronto, Canada
2017 Ed Alonzo’s Physco Circus of Magic and Mayhem The Great America with All Wheel Sports Entertainment Santa Clara, California
2017 Leon Entienne Magic Rocks! Saipan Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
2016-2017 Sandcastle Dinner Theatre/Baldyga Group International The Magic of Saipan Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
2015-2016 Ocean Princess, Princess Cruise Lines, USA, Great Britain, Europe, Russia, South America, Africa, Mediterranean, Caribbean
2011- 2015 Mainstage Concert, Chapman University, Waltmar Theater, Orange, CA
2011- 2015 Chapman University Dance Team, Orange, CA
2011-2015 Chapman Dance Alliance, Chapman University, Orange, CA
2011-2015 Shaka Hip Hop Team, Chapman University, Orange, CA
2011-2015 Alpha Phi Sorority Productions, Memorial Hall, Chapman University, Orange, CA
2011-2015 City of Orange Miss America Pageant, Orange, CA
2014-2015 Intime, Chapman University, Orange, CA
2012- 2014 Fall Faculty Concert, Chapman University, Waltmar Theater, Orange, CA
2012-2014 Works in Progress Concert, Chapman University , Orange, CA
2012-2014 American Celebration, Memorial Hall, Chapman University, Orange, CA
2013 Chapman University Opera, Memorial Hall, Chapman University, Orange, CA
2011-2013 Chapman Cirque du Soliel Symposium, Orange, CA
2009-2011 Allegro Performing Arts Academy Dance Team, Kent, WA
2007-2011 Thomas Jefferson High School Dance Team, Federal Way, WA
2011 Sea Hawks NFL Half time entertainment
2010 Miss Auburn Pageant, Auburn, WA
2004-2009 Auburn Dance Academy Dance Team, Auburn, WA, Lead Roles: Wicked/Elphaba, Chicago/Roxie, The Grinch/The Grinch, Westside Story/Anita, Christmas Carol/Scrooge, Polar Express/Conductor, Hercules/Muse
CHOREOGRAPHY
2018 Christmas Follies at Hamner Theater Branson, Missouri
2018 Assistant Choreographer Six Flags Rocklusions Chicago, Illinois
2017 Magic Rocks! Saipan Co-Collaboration Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
2016 SIS Korean Exchange Student Hip Hop Program Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
2013-2015 Despicable Me, Foot Loose, Legally Blonde, Chapman University Dance Team, Unable to Stay, Unwilling to Go Alpha Phi, Chapman University, Orange, CA
2014-2015 Northwest Dance Company, Portland, OR
2013-2014 Miss City of Orange, Orange, CA
2013-2015 National American Miss, San Jose, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Indianapolis, IN, Seattle, WA
2013 Unable to Stay, Unwilling to Go, Chapman University Works in Progress show, Orange, CA
WORKSHOPS AND MASTER CLASSES
2019 Army of Sass Knoxville, Tennessee
2016 Pineapple Dance Studio Mark Battershall and Alex Kordex London, England
2011-2015 Sarah Davidson, Cirque du Soleil Symposium, Orange, CA/Las Vegas, Nevada
2009 Sheila Barker, Joshua Pelatzky, Broadway Center of Dance, New York, NY
2008 Pacific Northwest Ballet, Summer Intensive, Seattle, WA
2009-2011 Allegro Performing Arts Academy, Kent, WA. Guest teachers included Kim Wolfe, Mandy Moore, Gina Starbucks, Rachel Tudor, Camryn Lee, Daniel Cruz, Karla Koon
2002-2010 Co Dance, Tacoma, WA. Trained with Gregg Russell, Nancy O’Meare, Nick Florez, Barry Youngblood, Tyce Diorio, Judy Rice, Gina Starbucks
2007-2010 La dance Force, Seattle, WA. Trained with Scott Hislap, Adam Parson
2008-2010 Jump, Seattle, WA. Trained with Nick Lazzarini, Bobby Newberry, Ivan Koumaey, Dee Caspary
VIDEO/FILM PERFORMANCE
2019 Missy Kane Fit and Fun Exercise televised on PBS Knoxville, TN
2015 Maxim Ludwig, All My Nightmares, Music Video, Los Angeles, CA
2014 Shawn Tuck and Blackout Prince “AK Sway” Music Video, Orange, CA
2013 Elements, Short Dance Film, Chapman University, Orange,
2013 Seven, Short Dance Film, Chapman University, Orange, CA
2012 Juvenile Innocence, Music Video, Chapman University, Orange, CA
2011 The Flame, Short Dance Film, Chapman University, Orange, CA
AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS
2019 Water Aerobics Certified Knoxville, TN
2019 Zumba Strong Certified Sevierville, TN
2015 Chapman University Department of Dance - Outstanding Leadership and Contribution Award, Senior Academic Achievement Award
2012-2015 National Collegiate Honor Society
2011-2015 Chancellor’s Scholarship, Chapman University, Orange, CA
2014-2015 Co-Captain University Dance Team 7 time US National Champions, Chapman University, Orange, CA
2011-2015 Top GPA, Alpha Phi Sorority, Chapman University, Orange, CA
2014 Research Presenter, Perfectionism and Performance Anxiety in Collegiate Dancers, Performing Arts Medicine Association National Conference, Snow Mass, CO
2013 Stage Manager Intime, Chapman University, Orange, CA
2014 House Manager, Works in Progress, Chapman University, Orange, CA
2014 National Honor Society for Dance Arts
2013-2014 Fannie Kalis Dance Award
2013-2014 House Speaker, Shaka Hip Hop Team, Chapman University, Orange, CA
2012-2013 Behind the Curtain Award, Chapman University, Orange, CA
2012-2013 Outstanding Choreographer in Works in Progress Concert, Chapman University, Orange, CA
2011-2012 Outstanding Freshman Award
2008-2011 Captain Dance Team, Thomas Jefferson High School, Federal Way, WA
2010-2011 City of Federal Way School District Advance Youth Leadership Program
2011 National Honor Society, 4.0 GPA, Rank in Class 1 of 516
2011 Scholar Athlete Award
2011 Washington State Academic Award
2011 Captain Theater Production, Allegro Performing Arts, Kent, WA
2011 Top Technical Award, Thomas Jefferson High School, Federal Way, WA
2010 Dancer of the Year, Auburn Dance Academy, Auburn, WA
2010 Miss Washington Junior Teen, WA
2010 Talent Award, Spokes Model Award, Acting Award, National American Miss, Seattle, WA
EMPLOYMENT
2019 Smoky Mountain Opry Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
2019 National Fitness Center Group Fitness Instructor Sevierville, TN
2018 Main Street Lake Cruises Yacht Server Landing Princess Branson, MO
2018 Artists in Motion Dance Teacher/ Choreographer Branson, MO
2018 Dancer The Texas Tenors (Americas Got Talent) Branson, MO
2018 Dancer Rick Thomas Illusionist and Magic Show Branson, MO
2018 Dancer/Magic Assistant/Choreographer Six Flags Chicago, Illinois
2018 Pure Barre Barretender (Front Desk Manager) Capitol Hill/Seattle, WA
2017 Creativiva for Beaches Resort for Turks and Caicos Toronto, Canada
2017 All Wheel Sports Ed Alonzo’s Physco Circus of Magic and Mayhem The Great America Santa Clara, CA
2017 Jordan Center Dance Master Teacher Cleveland, Ohio
2017 Saipan International School Choreographer and Dance Teacher for Korean Exchange Students Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
2017 Monikas Furniture Store Sales Associate Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
2016-2017 Sandcastle Dinner Theatre/Baldyga Group International Dancer Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
2016 Whispering Palms School 4th and 5th Grade Teacher Saipan, Northern Marina Islands
2016 Allegro Performing Arts Academy Pre Professional Dance Company Guest Judge Kent, WA
2015-2016 Ocean Princess Dancer, Princess Cruise Lines, Valencia, CA
2014-2015 Aerial Fitness Orange County, Marketing Correspondent, Costa Mesa, CA
2014 Dance Shoes, Fit Model, Orange, CA
2012- 2015 Northwest Dance Company, Dance Instructor, Choreographer Portland, OR
2012-2015 National American Miss, Dance Instructor, Choreographer, Indianapolis, IN
2013-2014 Chapman University, Student Assistant to Professor Don Guy, Head of Entertainment Technology, Dance Department Assistant to Professor Alicia Guy, Orange, CA
2012 KSBY NBC Affiliate, Broadcast Intern, San Luis Obispo, CA
2012-2013 Chapman University, Tutor in Micro Economics, Math Analysis, Orange, CA
2011-2013 Cherry on Top, Assistant Manager Orange, CA
2011 Elite Dance, Dance Instructor, Seattle, WA
2010-2011 Dance Closet, sales, store operations, Kent, WA
2010-2014 Allegro Performing Arts, Dance Instructor Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop Kent, WA
2004-2009 Auburn Dance Academy, Dance Instructor Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap
Auburn, WA
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2019 Children’s Hospital Emergency Department Knoxville, TN
2018 Life Changers Church International Chicago, IL
2016-2017 Mentor for a Meal Saipan, CNMI
2016 Saipan Hope Saipan, CNMI
2016 Saipan Cares Saipan, CNMI
2016 Thespian Middle School Competition Saipan, CNMI
2011-2015 Alpha Phi Sorority, Orange, CA
2011-2014 Miss City of Orange Pageant, Orange,
2011-2013 Cirque du Soleil Chapman University Symposium Orange, CA
2012 Hope Gardens, Las Angeles, CA
2009-2011 American Cancer Society: Relay for Life Federal Way, WA
2011 LA Aids Walk Women’s Cardiac Care, Relay for Life,
2010 Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA
2009-2010 Miss Washington Junior Teen, WA
2010 Make-A-Wish Foundation, Renton, WA
2010 Federal Way School District, Federal Way, WA
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
References
School Transcripts
Dance Reel
Head Shoots
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