Lora Vodicka

Choreographer

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Batavia, Illinois, United States

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Timeline
About me
Educator, Choreographer, Entrepreneur
Education
- Lorenzo de Medici
  2009 - 2009
  Italian History
  Summer Abroad in Italy
- West Chicago Community High School
  2002 - 2006
  4.0- Valedictorian
  Activities and Societies: Color Guard Co-Captain, Choir, Thespian President, Orchestra, S.A.D.D., THS, Dance Production
- Illinois State University
  2006 - 2011
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Theatre Education/Acting Cumulative GPA: 3.93/4.0, Major GPA: 4.0/4.0
  Activities and Societies: Illinois Theatre Association, Alpha Kappa Delta, ISU Honors Program, Illinois State Dance Theatre •Majors: Theatre Education, Acting; Minor: History, Passed the IL Social Studies: History Content Test, IL Theatre Contact Test, IL Dance Content Test•Illinois Elementary Type (09)- Secondary Teaching Grade 6 to Grade 12, DTA- Drama/Theatre Arts-Senior HS•Choreographed Illinois State University’s How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying•Student Taught Acting, Acting and Directing and Introduction to Theatre at Glenbard North High SchoolRecognition:ISU Dean’s… Show more •Majors: Theatre Education, Acting; Minor: History, Passed the IL Social Studies: History Content Test, IL Theatre Contact Test, IL Dance Content Test•Illinois Elementary Type (09)- Secondary Teaching Grade 6 to Grade 12, DTA- Drama/Theatre Arts-Senior HS•Choreographed Illinois State University’s How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying•Student Taught Acting, Acting and Directing and Introduction to Theatre at Glenbard North High SchoolRecognition:ISU Dean’s List,Graduate Summa Cum Laude, Exceptional Merit in the Arts, Recognition from the Society of American Fight Directors for Basic Pass in Single Sword, Show less
Experience
- Bloomington High School
  Jan 2008 - May 2010
  Choreographer
  ➢Co-Created/taught dances for extra curricular theatre program including the shows Big River, Music Man, Thoroughly Modern Millie.➢Worked with a diverse population of students including varying ethnicities, social economic status and learning levels ranging from gifted to high need.
- Bloomington Parks and Recreation
  Aug 2008 - Aug 2009
  Tumbling Instructor
  -Plan and teach Tumbling classes to students ages 5-10 years old.
- Illinois State University
  Aug 2008 - Dec 2010
  Front of House/Ticket Agent
- West Chicago Park District
  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
  Theatre, Dance & Fitness Educator
  ➢Create and teach dance, tumbling, preschool and theatre classes to students ages 2-13 years old and various levels of dance/theatre experience. ➢Choreograph Winter and Spring Dance recitals. ➢Lead Zumba classes for Teens-Adults.➢Assist Recreation Coordinator with scheduling, creation of classes, class promotion, starting the Performing Arts Company and High School Apprentice Program, ordering dance costumes.
- Normal Parks and Recreation
  May 2010 - Aug 2011
  Choreographer
  ➢Collaborated with staff to produce musicals including Seussical, Into the Woods, Once Upon a Mattress.➢Created and taught dances to middle and high school students of varying levels of movement ability.
- Illinois Shakespeare Festival
  May 2010 - Aug 2011
  Ticket Agent/Front of House
- Glenbard North High School
  Aug 2011 - Sept 2012
  Associate Technical Director of Theatre & Special Education Aide
  ➢Assisted teacher in the AIM program, (self contained BD classroom). Worked with students on schoolwork, reaching personal goals and helped teacher with various classroom tasks.➢Worked with the extracurricular theatre program leading Props, Publicity and Costumes for the Fall, Winter and Spring show. Guide students of all ages and abilities.
- Platinum Dance Academy
  Jan 2012 - Aug 2015
  Theatre/Dance/Fitness Instructor
  ➢Create and teach dance and theatre classes to students of all ages and various levels of dance/theatre experience. ➢Choreograph for the Spring Dance recital.➢Teach Zumba Fitness Classes.
- XSport Fitness
  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
  Zumba Instructor
  ➢Teach Zumba Fitness Classes at the St. Charles Xsport and sub at other locations.
- Fox Valley Repertory
  Jan 2012 - May 2012
  Teaching Artist
  ➢Create and teach theatre classes to students ages 3-7 years old and various levels of dance/theatre experience. ➢Direct Musical Theatre class Performances.
- All Star Sports Instruction
  Sept 2012 - Jun 2014
  Program Director
  ➢Create and teach children's Tumbling, Dance, Cheer and Family Fitness classes.➢Manage all the Dance, Tumbling, Cheer and Family Fitness Courses and Services.➢Party and Private Lesson Coordinator.
- Medinah Park District School of Dance
  Jun 2014 - Dec 2017
  Dance & Theatre Coordinator
  ➢Write, schedule and oversee dance programs.➢Create and teach dance and theatre classes to students of all ages and various levels of dance/theatre experience. ➢Choreograph for the Spring Dance recital.
- Elite Feet Dance Center
  Jun 2014 - Aug 2017
  Dance and Fitness Educator
  ➢Create and teach dance and theatre classes to students of all ages and various levels of dance/theatre experience. ➢Choreograph for the Spring Dance recital.➢Teach Zumba Fitness Classes.
- Wheaton Park District
  Jan 2016 - May 2019
  Dance & Tumble Instructor
- Naperville Park District
  Jan 2017 - now
  Dance Educator
- Community High School District 94
  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
  Choreographer
  Choreographed the musical We Will Rock You
- St. Charles Park District
  Sept 2017 - Aug 2020
  Dance Educator
- Warrenville Park District
  Sept 2017 - Dec 2021
  Dance & Fitness Educator
- Innovation Arts Connection
  Jan 2018 - now
  Artistic Director & Owner
Licenses & Certifications
- Barre Above 1 & 2
  Barre Above
- Discover Dance Instructor
  DiscoverDance
- YPAD Certification
  Youth Protection Advocates in Dance
- Rhythm Works Certification
  Dance - In a Box
- Zumba Instructor
  Zumba
- Group Fitness Instructor (GEI)
  Athletics and Fitness Association of America - AFAA
  Jan 2013