Karen Panasewicz

Karen Panasewicz

Dance Teacher/ Choreographer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Teacher/ Choreographer

  • Education

    • Colorado School of Healing Arts

      1994 - 1994
      CMT Massage Therapy

      completed 650 hours of therapeutic body work and associated coursework

    • Kent State University

      1979 - 1981
      Transferred Art/Theatre-Dance

      Honors English Program w/ Louis Paskoff, PhD.

    • University of North Carolina School of the Arts

      1977 - 1978
      Summer Studies in Fine Arts/Dance Dance/Art

      Summer Program

    • University of Maryland College Park

      1981 - 1984
      BFA Dance Dance/Theatre

      Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa BFA in Dance w a minor in Theatre

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      1990 - 1993
      MFA Dance Dance

      Masters of Fine Arts/ Dance

  • Experience

    • Self-employed

      Jan 1979 - now
      Dance Teacher/ Choreographer
    • Panadance Mobile Massage, Fitness & Dance

      Dec 1994 - now
      Certified Massage Therapist, Fitness & Wellness Lifestyle Coach

      Karen Panasewicz offers healing touch, integrative, therapeutic massage therapy utilizing various modalities and only the finest in organic oils and lotions. She is passionate about providing full circle wellness plans, helps her clients reach their fitness goals,and gives her clients the tools they need to stay happy, healthy and maintain a positive outlook. She is noted for creating a unique experience for her clients by truly listening to their needs. Her massages are intuitive, full of compassion, and deeply moving. Described by many as "a spiritual experience coupled with enlightened techniques, connected with a sense of humor," her clients keep coming back for more! "If you enjoy smooth, blissful massages where hands never leave your body, then you will love Karen's massage!" Show less

    • Aspen Ballet School

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1999
      Instructor

      Preparation and instruction in various genres including ballet, modern, jazz, rhythm tap and choreography.

    • Dance Progressions

      Aug 1999 - Jul 2002
      Founder/ Owner/Artistic Director

      The joy of my dreams! Founded and formed out of my passion for teaching and my desire to bring more genres of dance available to my students. We also formed the very first Aspen High School dance team, "The Ruckus," which received great acclaim in the Roaring Fork Valley. Also trained and was certified as a specialized instructor for the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts ( "enhancing the 3R's in the classroom through Dance"), Initiated the "Move It" program with the local elementary schools, participated in fundraising and statewide dance competitions, and more. Show less

    • Kennedy Club Fitness

      Sept 2003 - Apr 2005
      Group Fitness Instructor

      Taught classes in Aqua Aerobics, Dance Aerobics, Certified in Les MIlls Body Pump and Body Flow, Core and more

    • Hotel Jerome

      Feb 2019 - Oct 2020
      Restaurant/ Banquets
    • Upshıft

      Aug 2019 - Oct 2021
      Lead Banquet Server/ Line & Grill Cook
    • Patrick Guyton Gallery/ART GROUP INK

      Jan 2021 - now
      Assistant Director
    • Patrick Guyton Gallery

      Jan 2021 - now
      • Director

        Dec 2021 - now
      • Assistant Director

        Jan 2021 - now
    • Hearthstone House

      Jul 2021 - now
      Breakfast Chef
    • Culinary Staffing Service

      Aug 2022 - now
      Line and Prep Cook/ Server

      banquet prep cook at Montage Laguna Beach and Line cook at Pelican Grill Newport Coast.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Phi Beta Kappa

      Kent State University
    • Certified Massage Therapist

      Colorado School of Healing Arts
      Dec 1994
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Karen Panasewicz
      High Sales - 2007
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Guest Artist

      Issued by Arts in Schools- Dance as PE on Sept 2010
      Arts in Schools- Dance as PEAssociated with Karen Panasewicz
    • Guest Artist

      Issued by Teach Elementary School, San Luis Obispo, CA on Jan 2011
      Teach Elementary School, San Luis Obispo, CAAssociated with Karen Panasewicz
    • Guest Artist

      Issued by Aspen Santa Fe Ballet School of Dance- "MOVE IT!" on Sept 1996
      Aspen Santa Fe Ballet School of Dance- "MOVE IT!"Associated with Karen Panasewicz