Candace Haynes

Experience

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  Bounce TV

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

  Dance Captain / Principal Dancer

  Performed at the Cobb Energy Center for the Image Awards.

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  BET

  Jan 2017 - Feb 2018

  Assistant Choreographer / Principal Dancer

  - Performed a majorette style dance with 6 other dancers and over 50 members of the Drumline LIVE band for Season 1 shot at Morehouse College- Performed and assisted in choreographing for a group of 7 steppers in Season 2 shot on the campus of Spelman College- Worked as a 'stand-in' for famous actors Gabrielle Union, Teyanna Taylor, Lynn Whitfield and Letoya Luckett for various projects

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  Keith Sweat National Tour

  Feb 2017 - Feb 2020

  Principal Dancer

  - Traveled 2-3 days per week with a 17 member band and crew for a national tour performing at over 80 live performance venues- Performed in front of crowds ranging from 3,000 – 30,000 ticket holders in famous arenas such as the AT&T Center, Microsoft Theatre, Toyota Arena, Greek Theatre, The Armory and Celebrity Theatre- Asst. choreographer for a 45 minute dance set starring artists Keith Sweat, Teddy Riley, Tank and Guy at the Apollo Theatre aired on Tidal

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  Association of Controls Professionals, 501-(c)-3

  Jan 2018 - now

  Outreach Director

  - Develop and manage Building Automation Systems (BAS) and STEM career pathway project elements, events, tools and resources for STEM Champions and Student Champions across the nation- Wrote, choreographed and direct an exciting, immersive outreach experience for middle school, high school and collegiate students featuring a STEM-themed musical performance, interactive mobile automation laboratory game, networking with BAS-STEM industry professionals and more- Host a national tour at venues such as GA State University, GA Piedmont Technical College, Drew Charter High School, Roxbury Community College and Hudson Valley Community College Show less

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  CAB Castings

  Dec 2018 - Mar 2019

  Assistant Casting Director

  - Interviewed and vetted 3,000+ candidates via email or phone within a 24-hour deadline - Casted 1,500 background actors for The Quad on BET, 200 audience members for Celebrity Showdown on TBS, 100+ BG Actors for Tyler Perry Studios, and 4 featured background actors and 150 concert goers for Greenleaf on OWN- Managed background talent on set

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  Atlanta Airport District

  Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

  Creative Director

  - Client: @teensvoiceusahorseranch - Website: teensvoiceusa.org- Product/ Services Provided: Creative Direction Video Treatment & Shot List CreationProduction Assistant - The final edit, "Welcome to the District, We're Every one-of-a-kind," is located on the ATL Airport Districts website and social media pages https://www.atldistrict.com/. It will also be on the websites/socials for East Point, College Park, Union City, and Hapeville Georgia.- Video Credits:CrewDeSitaa Lipscomb - Producer and DirectorJason Peele - Camera Operator and Video EditorAisha Westbrook- 2nd Camera OperatorM&A Aerial, Martin Russell - Drone servicesJamaali Roberts - Production Assistant Ethic Creative Works - Graphics Briana Johnson, “Beautiful the Artist” - Sign Language InterpreterJason Peele - Poem Ashlee Haze - Voice Over ArtistYehimi Cambrón - Mural Artist - “We Give Each Other the World”Song - “Revelation - No Atmosphere FX” by Tristan Barton- Local Business FilmedTeens Voice USA Horse Ranch Arches BarAfrikan Djeli Cultural InstituteOz PizzaRot N Peach Bikers Quad Skate ATLSk8tlVirgil's Gullah Kitchen & BarCycling Group- ACR (Adventure Racing Cats)Soccer in the Streets Show less

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  I-Inspire Dance Studios

  Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

  Project Manager

  Created a brand new acting department which accelerated studio revenue by ~40K a monthDeveloped 18 professional and entertainment training departments, managed a core team of 14 employees and 3 buildings on the campusLiason for A-List celebrities to book rentals, execute auditions and provide talent for tours and award shows Secured partnership with World of Dance driving $10k profit in new sales per event and creating a lasting partnership Team lead and host for ItsAVibe Dance Intensive driving 200 plus students per event on national and international stages like New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Brazil and Puerto Rico Show less

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  Dreamville

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Production Manager / Creative Director

  - Produced a 15 minute set for multiple artists and dancers. Oversaw all aspects of the set from pre to post production - accounting, wardrobe, music, transportation, lodging, rehearsals and more.- Choreographed and casted a 15 minute set that included Afro Beats, Hip-Hop and pop elements.

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  SXSW

  Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

  Creative Director

  - Developed 2, 15 minute performance sets for artist Tron Austin and ARM UP Ent. which included song, dance, props and wardrobe with a combined budget of $63K over a 2 week time frame- Developed the talent and overall stage presence of 5 artists and background dancers during 6, 8-hour rehearsals- Designed the stage renderings and all visual components of both shows then procured talent costumes, props, hair and makeup supplies

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  The CW Network

  Feb 2022 - Mar 2022

  Choreographer

  - Casted 9 steppers for Season 1, Ep. 3 of TV Show Tom Swift- Choreographed the step performance piece

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  The University of Georgia

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

  Assistant Director / Creative Director / Choreographer

  - Worked as Assistant Director and Creative Director to record over 80 interviews at Athena Studios- Partnered with the University of Georgia and Athena Studios to develop the institution's first production class during Maymester, giving 14 students course credit for working alongside the production team on set- Operated as the Digital Marketing Strategist executing marketing campaigns across 2 websites, Instagram, Facebook and Youtube platforms-Choreographed, Casted and managed talent for a large dance and musical scene Operated as the Digital Marketing Strategist executing marketing campaigns across 2 websites, Instagram, Facebook and Youtube platforms Show less

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  Netflix

  Aug 2022 - Oct 2023

  Choreographer - “Pain Hustlers”

  - Principal choreographer for 3 scenes on a $50 million budget for the upcoming conspiracy drama film "Pain Hustlers" directed by David Yates that deals with illegal conduct of opioid painkiller abuse- Garnered over 2,000 talent submissions then casted and trained 30 principal actors and dancers in performance and dance skills, including training actors Chris Evans, Emily Blunt and Chloe Coleman- Collaborated with Dir. David Yates as well as executive producers, director of photography, accounting, wardrobe, casting and art departments to effectively execute my vision of the scenes Show less

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  Georgia Public Broadcasting

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

  Assistant Director
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  Dance Canvas

  Sept 2023 - Mar 2024

  Film Producer

  Selected out of a national pool of applicants to produce and choreograph a 10 minute dance film to premiere at the Ferst Center for the Arts on March 21, 2024Raised over $6,000 dollars through various avenues to fund the full projectAttended 8 career development workshops taught by industry leaders in the dance film sphere to learn best practices from pre to post production