Hi friends, I’m Bethany!

And I’m not your usual choreographer, designer, or clinician.

Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in Human Development, I understand the importance of foundations and how to build upon them properly.

Certified in Barre and Movement from the American Sports & Fitness Association, I understand that your warm-up and technique blocks are the backbone of your program.

With experience in visual marketing, graphic design, web development, and brand kit cohesion, I understand what draws the eye. And more importantly, I understand the elements that work together to attract attention and convert results.

As a 5-time MCCGA Gold Medalist and a 3-time WGI World Championship Finalist, I know what it feels like to shine.

But as a director and educator, I know the reward that comes from having your program shine, too. And, I know the overwhelming amount of extensive planning, cohesive vision, and technical consistency that is required to get them there.

I don’t just “Trust the Process.”

I begin with the end of the season in mind, and make very intentional choices and to help your group achieve your pre-season goals.

MY EDUCATION

It’s important to hire clinicians who have a working knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, proactive health, and movement-based fitness.

It’s also important to ensure they can teach as well as they perform.

My Education & Certifications include:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Master’s Degree in Human Development

Research Published in Social Emotional Outcomes on Performance

Barre Certification from the
American Sports & Fitness Association

Movement Certification from the American Sports & Fitness Association

MY PERFORMANCE

My fine arts background includes experience in theatre, dance, color guard, and marching band.

I am a 5-time MCCGA Gold Medalist, a 3-time WGI World Championship Finalist, and a BOA Grand Nationals Exhibitionist.

As a dancer: I am trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and ballroom.

As a thespian: I am trained in characterization, set design, costuming, props, and stage management.

As a marcher: I have experience as a drum major and color guard captain - with skills on dance, flag, rifle, and sabre.

FUN FACT: I’m also the daughter of a band director, so the marching arts lifestyle is engrained in my soul!

MY WORK

My bread and butter is foundations.

I understand that your warm-up blocks are the backbone of your program, and I recognize the importance of collaborative design & cohesive vision.

My groups have secured the following awards in BOA, WGI, & regional circuit competitions:

Gold, Silver, & Bronze Circuit Medals

Grand Champion titles

Best Color Guard Caption Awards

Best Visual Caption Awards

Best General Effect Caption Awards

In addition to consulting, I currently serve as the Page High School Color Guard Director and teach beginning ballet and jazz to young children!

From the Judges' Tapes:

  • "What a refreshing sense of visual musicality. The color guard book has great dynamic effort changes that directly matches what's happening in the band proper. There is so much contrast in this music and that's difficult to accent visually."

    SAM AMADO - Belleville, NJ

  • "You can definitely appreciate the integration of the weapons with each other - especially with the restriction of space and the sharing of equipment within that space - the sheer RISK that comes with that. Excellent job color guard."

    AUSTIN GREENE - Raleigh, NC

  • "There are some BRILLIANT moments of color guard writing in this show. Soft flags and soft choreography... that ballad was handled really well visually... And then, to turn around and just HIT US with a very detailed, well articulated full flag moment... That was just designed and executed really, really well."

    CHRIS CAFLIK - Brownsburg, IN

  • "There is so much control written into this choreography, even with the environmental challenges of the props and dual responsibilities of your set. It’s very involved from a design standpoint, but it’s executed very well."

    KIMBERLY PRESLEY - Grenada, MS

  • I’m really loving all the different poses and positions - a great exploration of rotation, flexibility, and contraction in the body. Even the soloist’s individual efforts are exploring some tension - very controlled and sustained - perfectly in line with the character that’s being portrayed.”

    LIN DAFFRON - Richmond, VA

  • "We really see some beautiful displays of technique and style here, certainly setting the overall tone for the production. The marriage of visuals to the musical phrases is absolutely there, and it’s clear that there are additional opportunities to showcase later in the season."

    DREW SOLOMONSON - Atlanta, GA

  • "What an iconic look to your program this season. Certainly recognizable in movement and mood and visuals that you can continue to artistically craft to maximize the vehicle this year. You’ve obviously got strong performers as well - their abilities are really well suited for this class, maybe even higher!"

    RANDALL BROWNLEE - Gainesville, VA

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