Kayla Elizabeth Fiore
Education
University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, MI
September 2017 - May 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Training in Graham and Humphrey modern techniques with 8 semesters of ballet
Coursework in Kinesiology, Music Theory, Academic Writing, and Teaching Methods
Translating choreographic practices to showcases for emerging artists
Performing Arts Management and Entrepreneurship Minor
Coursework in running an arts organization, grant writing, arts fundraising, and marketing
Independent Study Practicum on safely producing dance film during a pandemic
Additional Experience
University of South Florida; Paris, France
Dance in Paris Program
June 2019; January 2020 - May 2020
Trained in daily technique, world dance forms, dance and art history, yoga, and French language
Intensive choreography workshops from European artists in Berlin, Germany
Attended weekly performances by a variety of globally-recognized artists
Work Experience
EXCEL Lab and Career Center; Ann Arbor, MI
July 2020 - May 2021
Dean’s Liaison for the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance
Lead career development events and workshops in arts entrepreneurship for students
Communicated between students, Dance Department faculty, and guest artist
Created innovative ways to engage peers in a virtual setting
DaPoPa (Danse Pour Parkinson); Paris, France
January 2020 - March 2020
Intern for the Associate Artist of DaPoPa
Developed proposals in improvisation and somatic practices in connection with Parkinson’s disease
Documented weekly classes for research and archival purposes
Academic Organizations
Dance Student Assembly (DSA); University of Michigan
October 2017 - May 2021
Executive Board; Treasurer
Raised money for future student-lead activities within Dance Student Assembly
Organized fundraisers with local Ann Arbor businesses
Budgeted events for dance students, faculty, and alumni to connect during the academic year
Arts in Color (AIC); University of Michigan
January 2019 - May 2021
Cultivated leadership skills towards a more accessible, diverse, and inclusive arts sector
Created space for intersectionality, performance art, and participating in difficult conversations
“Range of Reaction”; Producer for the 2021 Arts in Color Showcase
Applied for and received grants to support 6 selected choreographers
Lead weekly production team meetings
Produced professional-level product in a virtual format
Performance Experience
“Circumpunct”; by Kelly Hirina
August 2018 - May 2019
Committed weekly to train in Double Skin Double Mind technique
Analyzed new discoveries and translated into an MFA capstone performance
“Dangling Conversations”; by Guy Nader and Maria Campos
July 2019
Researched intensive modern-based partnering techniques
Performed in the B12 Contemporary Dance Festival; Berlin, Germany
“Parting Shot”; by Kayla Fiore and Emily Vanduinen
November 2019
Choreographed and performed in the 2019 Arts in Color Showcase
Selected to choreographic based on written proposal
“Fall(s)”; Choreographer by Missy Beck
February 2018
Performed in the Annual University of Michigan Dance Department Showcase
University of Michigan Senior Capstone Performances
December 2017 - May 2021
Selected to perform in BFA senior thesis concerts for 8 semesters
First-Year Touring Company; University of Michigan
January 2018 - May 2018
Toured multiple dance works around the State of Michigan
Assisted with management tasks to help coordinate performance venues
Young! Tanzsommer Tour; Austria, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland
January 2015 - June 2015
Rehearsed intensively with resident artists
Performed in an assortment of works to a wide variety of enthusiastic audiences
Film
“Party of One”; A solo by Kayla Fiore
Screen Dance International Festival Official Selection
Director, Choreographer, Performer, Filmmaker
2021
Awards
University of Michigan Academic Honor Roll
August 2017 - May 2021
University of Michigan Department of Dance Merit Scholarship
August 2017 - May 2021
A. Elaine Bychinsky Award for Performers of Promise in Dance
August 2017 - May 2021
Betty Pease Scholarship
August 2020 - May 2021
Meta Weiser EXCEL Fund
August 2020, May 2021