Mary Constantine-Nelson

To promote, establish and instill professionalism and excellence in performance. Specializing in dance school, private school, musical theatre production, teacher training, and administration.

Bio

 

MARY CONSTANTINE-NELSON

is known for professionalism and expertise in dance training, show production and dance ministry. She has produced, directed and performed in a variety of venues in numerous shows with dancers, singers, orchestras and actors. She was the founding director of the Mary Constantine-Nelson Dance Centres in Loveland and Fort Collins, Colorado, known for training individuals in technical excellence and personal character development.

Mary is the author of the book, It's Showtime!, sharing her refined techniques that are the product of years of experience of producing shows.

OBJECTIVE

To promote, establish and instill professionalism and excellence in performance. Specializing in dance school, private school, musical theatre production, teacher training, and administration.

EXPERIENCE

Consultant 2008–present

Producer/Director 1978–present
Continues to produce large-scale live theatre productions involving hundreds of performers — dancers, singers, orchestra, band and choirs.

Overseas International Teacher / Producer 1994-present
International School of Stuttgart Dance Director / Show Producer. K – 8 International School in Germany.1994-2000

Global Elite International School, GEIS, Zhengzhou, China. New massive boarding school built for 7,000, K-12. Core Leadership Team - Dance Director / Show Producer / Musical Coach. 2015-present.

Administrator/Dance School Owner/Director 1978–2008
Profitable dance schools well known for excellence and professionalism. Staff of 24. 700+ Students. Developed and managed curriculum, job descriptions for teachers and methods of evaluation.

Choreographer/Dancer/Singer/Actress 1978–2008
Experienced dance choreographer, specializing in matching choreography to music and to ability of performers. Leading roles as dancer, actress and singer.

Passions

Administrative and organizational excellence.
Energetic, entertaining and uplifting productions.
Success through attention to detail.
Positive encouragement.
Technique and precision in teaching.

Education

University of Iowa 1973–1976
Iowa City, Iowa
Dance Education

Dance Educators of America 1972–1980
NYC
Graduate and Master’s Certification