JENNIFER L.

KIGHT
Charlotte, NC 28205
jenniferkght@yahoo.com
843-598-5508

EDUCATION:
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Bachelor of Arts in Dance with an emphasis in performance
Minor: Photography
Degree Received May 2017
Studied with: Sandra Neels, Emily Morgan, Val Ifill, Kelly Ozust, Mia Cunningham, Lauren
Skrabalak, Ashley Martin, Stacey McConnell, Meg Schriffen

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE:
Cunningham Showing, Rock Hill, SC
Reset by Sandra Neels 2017
Greensboro Fringe Festival, Greensboro, NC
“Threads” by La’Raine Turlington 2017
“we go together to what end” by Emily Morgan 2016
SCDancing, Irmo, SC
“we go together to what end” by Emily Morgan 2016
American College Dance Association, Milledgeville, GA
“Valhallveien” by Allie Nunweiler 2015
American College Dance Festival Association, Milledgeville, GA
“The Last Flight” by Amanda (Floyd) Grant 2014
Winthrop Dance Theatre, Rock Hill, SC
“c’est” by Stacy McConnell 2016
“we go together to what end” by Emily Morgan 2015
“Fluctuations” by Lauren Skrabalak 2013
Senior Choreography Showcase, Rock Hill, SC
“‘of infinite form’” by Billy Thompson 2016
“Valhallveien” by Allie Nunweiler 2014
“The Last Flight” by Amanda (Floyd) Grant 2013
“Pure and Shattered” by Lustra Miller 2013
Student Choreography Showcase, Rock Hill, SC
“Harmony in Solace” by Jordan Mickle 2017
“Option Number Two” by Katie-Laken Weeks 2017
“Birds of a Feather” by Cassie (Graham) Rodgers 2014
“Shaping Chaos” by Derek Vereen 2014
“Rapid Movements in Color” by Savannah Schoenborn 2014
Winthrop Dance Repertory Theatre 2014, 2015, 2017
Group of students selected to perform repertory for K-12 school visits.
Winthrop Arts Lab
“Playlists We Missed” 2016
“The Masquerade” 2015
“Pandora’s Music Box” 2013
Loose Leaves Showcase, Charlotte, NC 2015
“Valhallveien” by Allie Nunweiler
Take The Stand, Rock Hill, SC 2014
Winthrop Dance Repertory Theatre under Val Ifill
Dancing with the Stars of Florence County, Professional, Florence, SC 2013
The Nutcracker, Columbia City Ballet, Arch Angel, Manning, SC 2012

DANCE EXPERIENCE:
Choreography: Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
“One Raindrop Raises the Sea”- Senior Choreography Showcase 2016
“Variegation”- Student Choreography Showcase 2016
Filmmaking: Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
“Sculpted” 2017
Studied Cunningham (under original company member) and Horton techniques at Winthrop
Master Classes: 2013-Present
Martha Graham Dance Company, Tadej Brdnik, Modern
George Staib, Contemporary
Diavolo Dance Company, Contemporary Modern
Rennie Harris Dance Company, Pure Movement Hip-Hop
Bodiography Dance Company, Maria Caruso, Contemporary Ballet
Jennifer Archibald, Contemporary
Risk In The Gap, Open Door Studios, Improv Jam
Sarkis Kaltakchian, Classical Ballet
Amy Marshall, Contemporary
Ronderrick Mitchell, Hip-Hop
Rachel Hunter, Contemporary Floor Work
Jane Wellford, Dance Improvisation
Anthony Savoy, Ballet
Jamie Drye, Bokwa
Kristin Hapke, Flying and Supporting
Gerri Houlihan, Contemporary, Modern
Daniel Gwirtzman, Social Dance
Justin Tornow, Cunningham technique
BJ Sullivan, Safety and release
Hannah Park, Mobility and Stability
Bridget Roosa, Labanotation
Angela Gallo, Contemporary Partnering
Augusto Soledade, Afro-Brazillian Technique
Amanda Ling, Hip-Hop
Ashley Ratigan, Modern
SKILLS:
Modeling experience with both photo and video
Photography with emphasis in dance photography
Successful in various leadership roles (ex. Chair’s Advisory Council, mascot team lead)
Dance Adjudication experience, Brand Ambassador experience, Video Production Experience
Proficient in Microsoft programs
Scene shop experience, Costume shop experience, Lighting experience

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS:

Most Involved Freshman in Dance 2014
Mary Hammond dance scholarship, Joey C. Rodgers scholarship, LIFE scholarship 2013