Experience

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  Self-employed

  Jan 1979 - now

  Dance teacher/ choreographer
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  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

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  Aspen ballet school

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Instructor

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

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  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

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  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

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  Hotel jerome

  Feb 2019 - Oct 2020

  Restaurant/ banquets
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  Upshıft

  Aug 2019 - Oct 2021

  Lead banquet server/ line & grill cook
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  Patrick guyton gallery/art group ink

  Jan 2021 - now

  Assistant director
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  Patrick guyton gallery

  Jan 2021 - now

  • Director

    Dec 2021 - now

  • Assistant Director

    Jan 2021 - now
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  Hearthstone house

  Jul 2021 - now

  Breakfast chef
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  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.