Byrdie Kraft

I currently train at concept pavielle and this past dance season i chose to join the full time program which i have loved being apart of.

• Expanded my ballet technique and gained lots of useful class etiquette
• Gained confidence in performing onstage and i have spent more time learning the art of improvisation
• understudied for ensembles that helped me learn how to work efficiently and learn multiple roles for a single dance
• assisted summer intensive classes for the lower levels
• gained more confidence in pointe work
• learned how to be a be a supportive voice in the studio while also focusing on myself and my journey

spent 5 weeks at central pennsylvania youth ballet working everyday on rebuilding my dance technique, breaking bad dance habits, and took class from over 15 different teachers/artists

• Got helpful corrections that refined my technique to be cleaner and more functional
• put in many hours per day 2 hour and a half ballet classes, one hour pointe class, conditioning, and night class.
• put myself out there and made lots of friends with people from all across the U.S.
• used professionalism during all scheduled classes and events through punctuality, preparedness, commitment, and growth mindset.
• got significantly better at ballet and pointe with the help of many wonderful teachers
• learned new modern styles and new ballet styles such as balanchine

I worked for many months with professional dancers and a live orchestra on the Loyce Houlton nutcracker fantasy.

• Learned and performed with people of all ages
• Performed in a professional ballet with multiple showings
• Learned and memorized multiple different roles
• Took many helpful warm-up classes from different teachers and took inspiration from dancer who were older and more experienced

I was a competitive dancer at Eleve from 2022-2024.

• Participated in workshops held by guest artists
• Participated in many successful recitals, showcasing the talents of fellow dance students.
• Developed strong technical skills through consistent practice
• Demonstrated versatility as a performer by successfully adapting to multiple roles within various productions.
• Enhanced performance by developing diverse dance techniques.
• I studied several dance styles such as ballet, modern jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap, musical theater, and acro.
• Maintained discipline during rehearsals while respecting instructions from teachers or choreographers.
• Provided constructive feedback to peers, leading to better performances in group routines.
• Learned to use expressive movements and storytelling elements.
• Contributed positively to group projects, working collaboratively with teammates on choreography.

I participated in a 2 week intensive at crash dance productions.

• Maintained a professional attitude and work ethic during long rehearsals and performances.
• Progressed quickly by mastering challenging choreography and routines.
• Expanded my movement quality by taking class from various different artists with different ways of moving
• Challenge me to think about dance in a more artistic way
• Learned how to dance and collaborate with new people wo i wasn't familiar with

I participated in the storyboard experience for two summers. The summer of 2022 and the summer of 2023. This experience has helped me expand my tap technique. It allowed me to learn from various different teachers from all over the U.S who are very skilled in the art of tap.

• Strengthened stage presence through focused practice on facial expressions, body language, and emotional connection to the music.
• Learned how to quickly pick of choreography in less then a week.
• allowed me to have the opportunity to performer with a live band.