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Shannon Busse 

Education:___________________________________________________________________

Oakland University               2002- 2006

Rochester, MI 48309

Bachlor of Arts-Performing Arts-Dance

MaTilDa Award- Outstanding Achievement in Student Services

Livonia Winston Churchill High School             2000-2002

Creative and Performing Arts Center

Livonia, MI 48152

Graduated with honors in dance

Performance Experience:______________________________________________________

Dancer, Michigan Dance Project                   July 2007-current

Kathy King, Artistic Director, Brighton MI

Performer/ President, Oakland University Repertory Dance Company        Fall 2003- Spring 2006

Pre-Professional Student Company, Mariah Malec, Artistic Director       

Performed in works by:Alexandra Bellar, Sean Curran, Stephen Koester, Mariah Malec, Amy Marshall,  Jennifer Salk

Guest Performer, M / M Movement Projects              Feb. 2006

An Evening of Small Works

Mariah Malec, Artistic Director, Rochester, MI

Performed in works by: Mariah Malec

Guest Performer, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble         Jan. 2006- March 2006

Motown In Motion

Laurie Eisenhower, Artistic Director, Rochester, MI

Performed in works by: Laurie Eisenhower and Gregory Patterson

Guest Performer, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble          Dec. 2004

Snow Queen

Laurie Eisenhower, Artistic Director, Rochester, MI

Performed in works by: Laurie Eisenhower

Performer, Oakland Dance Theatre             Fall 2002- Spring 2004

Greg Patterson, Artistic Director, Rochester, MI

Performed in works by: Greg Patterson, Mariah Malec, Christina Tascu, Kristin Berger, Rodney Brown,

Kelly Morreto, and Shannon Busse

Dance Training:_______________________________________________________________

Oakland University    Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre   2002- 2006

Under the direction of: Laurie Eisenhower, Mariah Malec, and Greg Patterson

Livonia Winston Churchill       Modern, Ballet, Musical Theatre      Fall 2000-Spring 2002

Creative and Performing Arts Program           

Under the direction of: Mary Murphy 

Work Experience:__________________________________________________________________

Teacher, Arts Academy in the Woods                Sept. 2006-June 2007

Fraser, Michigan

*Instructed, Modern, Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop

Guest Instructor, Creative and Performing Arts Program         Sept. 2002-March 2007

Livonia Churchill High School

*Taught one to two Ballet and Modern classes a year to grades 9-12

Substitute Instructor, Eisenhower Dance Company          Fall 2004 Current

*Taught all levels in Modern, Ballet, Creative Movement, Jazz, and Hip Hop

Under ownership of Laurie Eisenhower

Marian High School Dance Team Coach                Jan. 2006-March 2006

*Coach a team of 15 girls through their first season of dance team

Resident Assistant, Oakland University              Fall 2003- Spring 2006

*Assisted in the development of 40+ students living in the residents halls 

Under the direction of Jeff Frankowiak

Waitress / Hostess, The Family Buggy              Fall 2001-Spring 2007

*Assisted in waiting tables on the main floor, as well as waited on large parties,

including Bridal, Baby, and Engagement Parties.

Under ownership of Don and Peggy Payne