Alexandra Dombroski

EDUCATION:

Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY: BA in Dance and Biology (2017)

Member of National Honor Society for Dance Arts

Teaching assistant for Professor Anita Feldman (Kinesiology)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Reflexion Dance, New York, NY
Dance instructor for a variety of styles, include tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and musical theater, for students ages 3 to 15; 2019

Peridance Capezio Center, New York, NY

Substitute teacher for basic tap open adult classes; 2019

The School at Peridance Capezio Center, New York, NY

Assistant director of tap company, SynKopate; 2017-2020

Long Island City School of Ballet, LIC, NY

Ballet teacher; 2018-2020

Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

President and lead teacher of Rhythmix tap club; 2014-2017

Creative Dance Arts, Clifton Park, NY

Tap teacher for students aged 12 and up; 2016

YMCA Summer Camp, Troy, NY

Dance teacher: Organized and instructed the dance camp for children in kindergarten to third grade. Taught jazz, hip hop, ballet, and modern; 2016

Art in Motion, Albany, NY

Jazz/contemporary teacher for students ages 14 and up; 2015

Dance Dimensions, Colonie, NY

Ballet Teacher for children aged 6-13; 2012-2013

Guilderland High School, Guilderland, NY

Dance Captain; taught hip hop/jazz to high school dance team; 2012-2013

Boys and Girls Club, Schenectady, NY

Hip hop teacher: taught beginner hip hop to underprivileged children at a summer camp as a volunteer; 2009

CHOREOGRAPHY:

“Defying Gravity” — Tap
Quartet choreographed and performed at Dance Astoria; 2025

“I Got Rhythm” — Tap duet choreographed and performed alongside a live saxophonist at Dance Astoria; 2024

“I Feel Like Dancing” — Large group tap piece choreographed for 18 dancers for dance company, DanceWorks New York City; 2024

“Billie Jean” — Tap piece choreographed and performed as a duet and solo, alongside a live saxophonist at Uptown Rising and Dance Astoria; 2021-2023

“Ain’t No Sunshine” — Tap duet choreographed and performed at Uptown Rising; 2019

“High Tide” — Tap trio performed at Dance Astoria, Uptown Rising, and SharedSpace; 2019

“Better Find a Way” – Tap piece choreographed for 5 dancers and was performed at a self-produced show at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY; 2017

“Migration” – Tap piece choreographed for 5 dancers and was performed at a self-produced show at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY; 2017

“Inhaled You” – Tap solo choreographed and performed at a self-produced show at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY; 2017

“Out With a Bang” – Tap piece choreographed for 23 dancers for Danceworks club at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY; 2017

“Meet me at the Playground” – Tap piece choreographed for 18 dancers for Danceworks club at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY; 2016

“I Got 99 Problems but a Shuffle Ain’t One” – Tap piece choreographed for 14 dancers for Danceworks club at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY; 2016

“Live for Today” – Tap piece performed for 4 dancers in Hofstra University’s departmental show, Student Rep; 2014

Various pieces for Rhythmix Tap Club – choreographed several pieces for members of the club at Hofstra University to be performed at campus events; 2014-2017

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE:

Dance Astoria, Queens (2019-Present): Performed several self-choreographed pieces for an outdoor festival

DanceWorks New York City, Astoria (2024-Present): Company member. Perform at showcases each year.

Uptown Rising, Bridge For Dance (2019-2023): Performed in 3 self-choreographed duets/trios at a choreographer showcase

Steps Industry Showcase, Steps on Broadway (2019) Ensemble member of theatre tap piece by Denise Caston

BDC Student Showcase, Symphony Space (2019): Ensemble member of tap piece by Denise Caston

Faculty Dance Concert, Hofstra University (2014-2016): Ensemble member of various tap and modern pieces, including original works by Anita Feldman, Livia Vanaver, and Rachel List

Student Rep, Hofstra University (2014-2017): Selected to perform various pieces in the Dance Department’s student choreography showcase

Danceworks, Hofstra University (2013-2017): selected to perform in various tap, jazz, and contemporary pieces

Jersey Tap Fest, Livingston, NJ (2014): performed in a tap piece choreographed by Jason Samuels Smith, featuring the advanced dancers of the festival at showcase, Tap ‘N Time

Dance Dimensions, Colonie, NY (2004-2013): annual recitals, various styles

Nutcracker, Albany, New York (2010): performed the Russian role alongside members of the Moscow Ballet

Dance competitions (2005-2013): attended 5 competitions a year, placing in the top 3 routines with solos, duets, trios, and group routines in tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

Dance Astoria, Queens, NY (2024-Present): Committee member of a dance festival open to all ages and dance styles. Duties include organizing events, reviewing applications, creating promotional material, creating show programs, setting up the venue, assisting companies with tech rehearsals, and emceeing the show.

Jersey Tap Fest, Livingston, NJ (2014): Worked as an intern to prepare, maintain, and clean up studio and theater during the festival. Also participated in the festival’s jam session, improvising solo in front of students, parents, and faculty.

Rhythmix Tap Club, Hofstra University (2013-2017): President of the club; organized events and kept members updated through email and social media. Taught weekly classes, organized performances, and held improvisation sessions in front of other club members.