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Ellie Barczak

Boulder

Summary

Dedicated, curious and reliable artist and researcher specializing in the psychological impact of dance and movement therapy. Proven track record of integrating integrity and sustainability into artistic practices while navigating the demands of a productivity-driven culture. Core competencies include creativity, collaboration, and community engagement, with a commitment to enhancing mental well-being through art.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Administrative Assistant

CU Theatre and Dance Office
Boulder
06.2024 - Current
  • Raised funds by organizing multiple events and diligently managed details to meet deadlines.
  • Resolved conflicts between faculty related to coursework, or other matters.
  • Scheduled room reservations and managed facilities.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.

Intern

Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop
Boulder
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Monitored and adjusted light levels during rehearsals and live performances.
  • Performed daily preventative maintenance checks on equipment used in productions.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Restaurant Hostess

Eleven City Diner
Chicago
06.2023 - 07.2025
  • Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
  • Answered incoming calls with appropriate greeting and provided information about menu items or services offered.
  • Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Dance

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
05-2025

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Event planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Calendar management
  • Strong multitasking

Performance History

  • Open Space: Crown choreographed by Becca Schaff Spring 2023
  • MFA Thesis Katarina Lott: “Subjectify This!” crew dancer Fall 2023
  • Revel Dance Graduate Concert: Spoonfuls of Lovin choreographed by Alton Tyndall Fall 2023
  • Revel Dance Graduate Concert: The Prelude choreographed by Tyreis Hunte Fall 2023
  • Revel Dance Graduate Concert: “One or two of those dances from Latin America” choreographed by Kate Gomez Moore Fall 2023
  • Roots and Reflections MFA Graduate Thesis: “Que Sera, Sera [muy complicated]” choreographed by Kate Gomez Moore Fall 2023
  • Catapult BFA Thesis Concert: “phase0volume0.0” choreographed by Devin Garza Spring 2024
  • The Current Dance works by faculty and guest artists: The Anthem choreographed by Larry Southall Spring 2024
  • The Current works by faculty and guest artists: “Standard on the Wheels of Time” choreographed by Roser Guest Artist Andre Zachary Spring 2024
  • Fresh student show: Divine choreographed in collaboration with Becca Schaff Fall 2024
  • Catapult BFA Thesis Concert: "Lean/Above" choreographed by Edward Lee Spring 2025
  • Catapult BFA Thesis Concert: "I, in the space of us" choreographed by Becca Schaff Spring 2025

Choreography

  • Fresh CU Student Show: "Patterns"

Work formulated in the Spring of 2024 oriented towards exploring the relationship between people at different points of their lives. A work dedicated to visualizing the human interactions we have and their varying effect sizes. 

  • Fresh CU Student Show: "Divine"

Co-choreographed work with Becca Schaff angled at the divine feminine unlocking fun and poking at the relationship between men and women in culture. 

  • Open Space CUDC Curated Show: "Melodic Sentimentality"

This research focused on investigating people's relationship with nostalgia and how that aligns with people's relationship to others, moving on to new opportunities, and the ability to accept and live in the moment while holding gratitude for all the versions of past self.

Timeline

Intern

Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop
07.2024 - 07.2025

Student Administrative Assistant

CU Theatre and Dance Office
06.2024 - Current

Restaurant Hostess

Eleven City Diner
06.2023 - 07.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Dance

University of Colorado At Boulder
Ellie Barczak