Alexandra Dombroski
Email: 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:
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-present
Long Island City School of Ballet, LIC, NY
Ballet teacher; 2018-present
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
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:
“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:
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:
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.