Resume

Over twenty years' experience in using dance in performance, education, and therapy for diverse populations. Skilled in leading large and small groups and in providing emotional support to students, patients, and their families and in maintaining a safe, joyful, supportive environment.

EDUCATION

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY - Master of Science with Distinction in Dance Movement Therapy

Adelphi University - Bachelor of Arts in Dance 

National Dance Institute - Certificate in Dance Pedagogy

Laban Institute for Movement Studies - Certificate in Anatomy and Kinesiology

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Mt. Sinai, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Therapist
New York, NY June 2024 - Current

  • Daily Dance Movement Therapy group with patients on the Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

305 West End Assisted Living, Dance/Movement Therapist      
New York, NY September 2019 - January 2024*

*Dance/Movement Therapist, September 2019 - January 2024

  • Devised and led a program of Dance Movement Therapy for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.

  • Assisted in the development of creative arts programming.

  • Led music, art, and recreation activities.

  • Assisted in the planning and production of special events and excursions.

  • Provided 1:1 support for residents adjusting to their environment.

Henry Viscardi School, Dance/Movement Therapy Intern        
Albertson, NY  Nov. 2018 - June 2019

  • Led dance movement therapy groups for severely disabled students requiring a specialized educational setting with medical supports.

  • Co-facilitated classes in art and music.

Fountain House, Teacher
New York, NY  2017 - 2019

  • Developed and taught a Dance/Movement Experiential course for young adults with mental illness to help them navigate process of re-entering college.

  • Supported students during the college application process.

  • Mentored students during their integration back into a liberal arts experience.

Hell’s Kitchen Musicals, Co-founder and Producer
New York, NY  2004 - 2009

  • Directed a musical theatre development company into a successful not-for-profit organization with a membership in the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT).

  • Developed eight new musical theatre works with sponsored and staged readings.

Shake, Rhythm, and Roll, Teacher
New York, NY 1997 - 2007

  • Developed a specific pedagogy for Creative Dance classes for boys four to eight years old.

Arment/Hartley Productions, LLC, Partner
New York, NY 2004 - 2009

  • Formed a commercial company to produce and invest in musical theatre projects.

  • Projects included Captain Louie, Drowsy Chaperone, and Legally Blonde.

BOARD MEMBERSHIP

  • Abingdon Theatre Company, NY, 1997 - 2004. Board Member; Chair for two years.

  • School of American Ballet Advisory Council, New York, NY, 2010 – 2014

  • LCU Foundation, New York, NY, 2000 - 2009. Board Member 

PERFORMANCE BACKGROUND

  • Performed in shows including Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional, national, and international tours. (Annie, My One and Only, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Applause, Anything Goes).

  • Worked with Tommy Tune, Peter Stone, Peter Sellers, Martin Charin, Charles Strouse, Michael Bennett, Mike Nichols, Baayork Lee, Thommie Walsh, and others.

CREDENTIALS

Master of Science with Distinction Dance/Movement Therapy from Pratt Institute, 2020

R-DMT Registered Dance/Movement Therapist from the American Dance Therapy Association, ,2020

LCAT NYS License Creative Arts Therapist, 2023