dominique

neff
neffdy@mail.uc.edu (304) 417-3460
5’2” 105 lbs

Experience
2017-present Columbus Dance Theatre, Company Artist
Columbus, OH Work under the direction of Tim Veach, Jaime Kotrba, and Seth Wilson to perform highly
athletic and theatritcal new works ranging from contemporary to classical. Choreographed
in collaboration with live musicians in Dancers Making Dances at the Fischer Theater.
Favorite Roles: Lead in “Catch Me When I Fall,” by Tim Veach; Sister in “Our Town,” by Jaime
Kotrba; Lead in “Landing” by Susan Van Pelt Petry.
2015-2017 Dayton Ballet, Guest Artist
Dayton, OH Worked with the Dayton Ballet under Karen Russo Burke as a guest artist in “The Nutcracker.”

Summers Burklyn Ballet Theater, Dancer

2013-present Performed leading roles weekly in full length shows under renowned artists and choreographers
Johnson, VT such as Sarah Tallman, Helen Staar, Alun Jones, Dylan Crossman, & John Gartner. Styles range
from classical ballet to Cunningham modern, and everything in between.
Favorite Roles: “Life Can Be Beautiful” and “Look For America,” by Sarah Tallman. Cupid in Don
Quixote, staged by Helen Staar and Ashley Nemeth.
Education
2013-2017 University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music.B.F.A. Ballet Performance
Cincinnati, OH Earned B.F.A. in ballet performance, Magna Cum Laude under the direction of Qi Jiang,
Dierdre Carberry, and Andre Megerdichian. Course work included ballet, pointe, modern, jazz,
and choreography, among others.
Favorite Roles: Lead in “Valse Fantasie,” George Balanchine. Lead in “Winteriese,” Qi Jiang. Lead
in “Night’s Daughters,” Andre Megerdichian.
2017
Salt Lake City, UT
SALT Contemporary Dance Co., Intensive
Workshop studying improvisation, counter technique, and contemporary dance styles--including
learning and performing company repetoire.
2016-2017 BODY TRAFFIC, Summer Intensive
Los Angeles, CA Workshops studying improvisation, counter technique, and contemporary dance styles and
methodologies with guest artists Jesse Zaritt, Walter Matteini, Ina Broeckx, and Tina Finkelman
2007-2013 Barkett.
Huntington, WV Huntington Dance Theatre
Studied under Robert Royce, Sukanya Baksi, Anna Laffere, and Melissa Buchannon in classical and
contemporary styles.
Awards
2017 Suzanne Farrell Achievement Award
“Those receiving the award have exhibited excellence in both artistic and academic endeavors, as
well as demonstrating service and leadership to the dance department during their four years...”