Curriculum Vitae

Mark Joseph Sharon MLA

6911 Ten Oaks Circle ♦ Austin, TX 78744 ♦ markjosephsharon@gmail.com ♦ 512.445.4686
www.markjosephsharon.com

PROFILE

Highly experienced, award winning professional with a rich portfolio of accomplishments in a 45+ year career producing, directing, and choreographing classical and contemporary dance

Awarded recognition and financial support by national and international institutions
Proven acumen for conceptualizing, planning, and producing performing arts events
Demonstrated leadership ability in professional settings
Directed/produced/collaborated with dancers, singers, and actors in over 500 productions
Experienced in working with students of diverse backgrounds, challenges, and cultures
Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with community sponsors, boards of directors, and patrons
Lectures, master classes, and choreography for workshops in private schools, studios, and high schools nationwide, as well as the following six universities:
Boise State University, Northwestern State University (La.), University of Houston, University of California at Los Angeles, University of Southern California and Utah State University
Adjudicator for University Interscholastic League, private and public institutions.
Developed dance language, staffs, and curriculum
Commissioned as staff instructor for eight private studios
Owned and operated performing arts studios
Managed human resources for staffs of up to 18
Interviewed for publicity by media
Wrote and managed 501(c) 3 based grants

CERTIFICATIONS

♦ Cecchetti Council of America, Incorporated
♦ Dance Masters of America, Incorporated
♦ Southeast Texas Association of Dance Teachers
♦ Southern California Association of Dance Teachers

EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2021
Movement Therapy for private client, Dave Richards; met on bi-weekly basis in September, October, and November

2021
Directed filming of revised choreographic piece “Romanza“, Music by Andrea Bocelli , performed by Ellie Geeslin

2021
Virtual Ballet Classes presented weekly on Zoom, Carly Bell director

2017
City Theater, Austin, TX
Choreography for musical “Chicago”, Matthew Shead director

2017
Austin Shakespeare, Austin, TX
Choreographer/ Movement Coach
Choreographed dance and coached movement for a youth production of “Midsummer Night’s Dream”, Anne Ciccolella director

2015-2021
Dance By Carly, Austin, TX
Ballet Instructor
Taught ballet, pre-pointe, and pointe classes. Choreographed pieces for corps and solo pointe variations for seasonal performances and recitals

2013-2014
Jackie’s Performing Arts Center, Austin, TX
Dance Instructor
Taught classes in tap, ballet, and jazz. Choreographed pieces for competitions, seasonal performances, and recitals

1999-2007
D’ette’s and Company, Austin, TX
Tap Instructor
Taught weekly classes in tap

1999
Kirby Hall Preparatory School (UT Campus), Austin, TX
Ballet Instructor
Developed curriculum and taught ballet classes

1998-1999
West Coast Performing Arts Center, Mission Viejo, CA
Co-Owner / Artistic Director
Produced in-house performances for targeted audiences in voice, drama, dance, and music. Managed a staff of 10 administrative and artistic personnel; supervised 4 departments

1992-1995
Laguna Beach Dance Invitational, Laguna Beach, CA
Founder / Producer
Directed a 1-week festival for 40 performing arts students
Wrote press releases, set up interviews for artists with L.A. Times and Orange County Register
Allocated a budget for travel, housing, and stipends for nationally recognized artists
Coordinated housing for 25 out-of-state students

1989-1992
Francesca Ballet of London, Santee, California
Ballet Instructor
Taught classes in ballet and pointe

TRAINING

Florence Coleman, Marsha Woody, Jack Stanley, Ron Abshire, Margo Marshall, Patsy Swayze, Rudy Jenkins, Camille Hill, David Howard, and Roni Mahler.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

All American Talent Showcase - Top Teacher, Best All Around Choreography 2001
United States Tournament of Dance – Petite Miss Texas, Junior Miss Texas, Miss Texas (student placement) 2001
Star Systems - Junior Mr. Dance, Petite Miss Superstar, and Junior Mr. Superstar (student placements won) 2000

CHOREOGRAPHED PIECES
Award Winning Only