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Vincent Raymond Oula
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443.616.5685
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Summary of Qualifications
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Master Teacher, Trainer and Performer of African Dance
Invited teacher and performer to various renowned performing arts centers
Highly skilled and experienced in teaching and motivating students of all ages and
levels in dance techniques (Jazz, Modern and Ballet)
Owned and managed successful dance Studio in Rochester, NY teaching African, jazz
and Modern dance
Familiar in utilizing group work techniques and skills
Expertise in African Drumming, costume design and mask making
Talent and sensitivity to multicultural awareness
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Education |
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1995-1996 |
Garth Fagan Dance
Rochester, NY
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1994-1995 |
San Jose University
Department of Performing Arts
San Jose, CA
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1991-1994 |
Shawn Anderson Modern Dance Studio
Berkeley, CA
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1982-1986 |
Ecole de Danse et d’Echange Culturelle
Rose Marie Guiraud
Ivory Coast, West Africa
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Professional Dance Experience
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2001-present |
Hillcrest Elementary School
African Drum and Dance Instructor
Taught African dance and drumming to elementary students. Financially supported
by Hillcrest PTA
Baltimore, MD.
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1/2002-2/2002 |
Stoneleigh Elementary School
African Dance Instructor
One week program in African dance for pre-kindergarten to fifth grade students financially
supported by the Stoneleigh PTA
Towson, MD.
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2/2002-present |
Barclay School
African Dance and Drumming Instructor
Taught African dance and drumming to students grades kindergarten to seventh grade.
This project was supported by a grant to John Millen through Baltimore International
Rhythm and Dance Society.
Baltimore, MD.
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2001-present |
St Paul’s School
African Dance and Jazz Dance instructor, Arts Crafts and Costume Design.
Taught African and jazz dance, arts and crafts and African costume design to children
ages 6 to 14 years
Brooklandville, MD.
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1999-present |
Baltimore City Park and Recreation Department
African Dance and Drumming, Arts, Crafts and Costume Design Instructor
Taught African dance, drumming, arts and crafts and African costume design in Hot
spots program for Baltimore city youths
Baltimore, MD.
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1996-present |
Dance and Cultural Exchange and Zebrakids (Children Rhythm and Dance Ensemble)
Founder and Artistic Director
Rochester, NY.
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1996-present |
Rochester City Park and Recreation
African Drum and Dance Instructor
Taught African dance and drumming as part of a community program for various park
and recreation center
Rochester, NY
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Summer 2001 |
Johns Hopkins University
The Peabody Preparatory Institute
Arts and Crafts, Storyteller
African Dance Instructor
Taught arts, crafts and dance to children ages 6 to 12 years Enrolled in a dance
camp Also share authentic African folklore through chants and storytelling Children
were responsible for making their own costumes for the performance at the end of
the program
Baltimore, MD
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1996-1997 |
Department of Performing Arts
University of Rochester
African Dance Instructor
Taught African Dance as part of the dance department curriculum
Rochester, NY
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1995-1996 |
Garth Fagan Dance Company
Modern Dance performer
Performed and toured nationally and internationally with Garth Fagan Dance
Rochester, NY
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1994-1995 |
Department of Performing Arts,
San Jose University,
African Dance Instructor
Taught African Dance as part of the dance department curriculum
San Jose, CA
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1994-1995 |
Department of Performing Arts
San Jose City College,
African Dance Instructor and Choreographer Taught African Dance for student performers
San Jose, CA
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1994-1995 |
Civic Light Opera
African, Jazz Dance Instructor, Arts Crafts and Drumming Instructor and Faculty
Taught African and Jazz dance to participants. Also founded Beyond the Atlantic
Dance Company, this was an African And modern dance company
San Jose, CA
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1991-1994 |
Savage Jazz Dance
Founding member and Lead dancer
Oakland, CA
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1992-1994 |
East Bay Performing Arts
African and Jazz Dance Instructor, Drumming, Arts and Crafts Instructor
Taught African dance as part of an after-school program
Richmond, CA
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1989-1993 |
Spellman College
Master Teacher, African and Jazz Dance Instructor
Atlanta, Ga
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1988-1989 |
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)
Invited Teacher, African Dance Instructor
Brooklyn, NY
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Professional Affiliations |
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2000-present
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Baltimore International Rhythm and Dance Society Board Member
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Performances |
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2005 |
Four Quarters Drum Splash
Four Quarters, PA
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2004 |
Four Quarters Drum Splash
Four Quarters, PA
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2003 |
Baltimore Harbor Waterfront Festival
Baltimore, MD
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2002, 2003 |
Mondo Exotica- American Visionary Museum
Baltimore, MD
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1996-1998 |
Strong Museum Black History Month Annual Performance
Rochester, NY
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1997 |
Rochester Annual Events Festival
Rochester, NY
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1998 |
High Falls Sister City Event Zebrakids
Rochester, NY
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1993 |
Annual Men Dancing Performance
San Francisco, CA
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