Resume
Allison Grabarczyk
B.S. Dance Performance Illinois State University
Current Location: Chicago IL
Formal Dance Training
Fitness Training and Certifications
Ballet: Heather Saul, Greg Merriman
Pointe: Kris Thomas, Vicki Foeller, Heather Saul
Jazz: Dena Monroe, Heather Saul, Darby Wilde
Modern: Gina Huber, Sara Semonis, Darby Wilde, Leslie Pam Walden
Lyrical: Dena Monroe, Carissa Kubitz, Amanda Malone, Heather Saul, Amanda LaPlante
Tap: Colleen Murphy, Katie McDougle, Amanda LaPlante
Improvisation: Lon Gordon
Composition/Choreography: Lon Gordon, Sara Semonis
Burlesque Chair: Regan Farag
Professional Choreography
Freelance Work:
2019: How Do I Feel Today? (Solo Work)
Innervation Dance Cooperative:
2019: Closure
2018: RUMOURS: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Featuring Movies About Animals, IDC Presents: A 20th Anniversary Celebration
2017: It's My Own Invention: A Modern Adaptation of Through the Looking Glass
2016: Unguarded Disquiet
2015: The Heightened State of Disintegrating
Youth Choreography
Le Ballet Petit School of Dance:
2024: Cinderella
2023: Swan Lake
2022: Sleeping Beauty
2020: Romeo and Juliet
Top Note Performing Arts Academy:
2021: OMwF Summer Showcase
2019: Aladdin Jr
Me vs. We
2018: Footloose
Heroes and Villains
2017: The Lion King Jr.
2016: Witches and Wizards Musical Revue
2014- Present: Once More With Feeling
The Stage School:
2020: Frozen Jr.
2019:When You Wish: The Magic of Disney (In Progress)
Annie Jr.
Beauty and the Beast Jr
Shrek Jr.
2018: Mary Poppins
Seussical
The Wizard of Oz
Windy City Performs:
2016: Mary Poppins, Mulitple Productions
Professional Performance Experience
Summer Shorts:
2019: How Do I Feel Today? (Solo Work)
Innervation Dance Cooperative
2019: Closure
2018: RUMOURS: A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac Ft. Movies About Animals, IDC Presents: A 20th Anniversary Celebration
2017: "It's My Own Invention"
2016: The Palindrome Project
2015: Tuned In, Broadway Days, Hollywood Nights
2014: The Bard Unraveled
THAWALLS:
2017: Own My Invention Choreography by: Dominic Boyte
Emergence Choreographer Showcase:
2016: Eyes Closed, Head First Choreography by Elysia Banks
Body Movin' Dance:
2016: Got Chair?, Got Chair? Part Deux Choreography by Regan Farag
Kaleidoscope Choreographer's Festival
June 2014: Hamlet Overture Choreography by Addam Cross Westphal
Stalk the Ground Choreography by Kathryn Burrows
The Next Step Choreography by Sunshine Kallas
IDC S.P.E.A.K.S.
April 2014 - May 2015: Educational Outreach Performances
May 2014: Juvenile Protection Association's Our West Side Story
Regional Alternative Dance Festival Kalamazoo, MI
March 2014: Bu-Que (Solo Work) Choreography by Ebone Lewis
Zumba Certified
Barre Fitness Certified
NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialization
Related Training and Certifications
Beginning Acting: Kate Cook
Stage Makeup: Rob Goode
Certifications: DCFS Mandated Reporter, Right At School, VIRTUS, Rhythm Works Integrative Dance, Youth Protection Advocates in Dance, NDEO OPDI Coursework and Teacher Certification (In Progress)
Dance Education Employment
Dance Educator
2018-Present: Le Ballet Petit School of Dance, Chicago IL
2016-2024: Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago IL
2019-2020: Turning Pointe Dance Studio, Elmwood Park IL
2015-2019: ABC Dance Academy, Chicago IL
2015-2016: Wilmette Park District, Glencoe Park District, Christine Belpedio's School of Dance
2013-2014: Collective Dance, Chicago IL
2012-2013: Cimino Dance, Elk Grove IL
2006-2008: BCE Premiere Dance Productions, Bedford MI
2004-2006: Bedford Dance Academy, Bedford MI
Program Manager of Dance and Movement
2020-Dec 2023: Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago IL
Guest Artist/Teaching Artist Residency
2006-Present: Freelance/Independent
2024: Dance Masters Wisconsin
2018-2021: Chicago Loves Dance, Chicago and Suburbs IL
2014-2020: Design Dance, Chicago and Suburbs IL
Additional Dance Related Work
Community Choreographer's Festival
2023: Founder and Director
Company Member/Performer
2011-Present: Freelance/Independent
2014-2019: Innervation Dance Cooperative
2015-2016: Body Movin' Dance
2013-2014: The Subconscious Development Motion Project
Theatre and Movement Related Work
Theatre Educator
2016-Present: Top Note Performing Arts Academy, Lincolnwood IL
2018-2019: Foster Dance Studios, Evanston IL
2016: Windy City Performs, Chicago IL
2015-2016: Glencoe Park District, Glencoe IL
Youth Fitness Instructor
2018-2020: Stretch N Grow, Chicago and Suburbs IL
Adult Group Fitness Instructor
2019-2024: Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago IL
2013-2017: Akemi Fitness, Evanston IL