Yocelyn G.

Cabaas
4905 W. Byron St. Chicago, IL. 60641
(773) 241-4591
yocelyn.cabanas@stu.chiarts.org

Objective
Student and dancer who is seeking to excel as a professional dancer in an entertainment
environment, where I can implement my dance knowledge and skills to execute great
performances and learn from them.

Education
The Chicago High School for the Arts
Anticipated Graduation Date: June 2017

Chicago, IL

2013 - Present

All Academic Honors Classes & AP Environmental Science Class

Ballet, Horton based Modern, Body Conditioning, Graham, Character
The Dance Academy
Hip-Hop, Break-dance

Chicago, IL

2012

Pre-Professional Training
The Chicago High School for the Arts
Chicago, IL
Performing arts school, containing academic and conservatory preparation.
Ballet

2013-Present

Ms. Clark-Springer & Ms. Kim Sagami

Horton Based Modern

Ms. Ford-Thompson

Body Conditioning

Ms. Taylor-Steward

Graham
Character
Dance Literature and Language
Dance Injury and Prevention
Music for Dancers
Professional Development for Dancers

Ms. Zineb Chraibi

Mr. A Naska
Ms. Pitcher
Ms. April Lewis
Mr. Przygoda and Mr. DeJong
Ms. Ford-Thompson

Professional Training
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater
Chicago, IL
2014
A community dedicated to nurture artists, support human relationships and share common
values through engaging in dance.
Took four weeks of the summer intensive. It included learning more than five
styles of dance, with four hours each day, Monday to Saturday each week.

The Chicago High School for the Arts

Chicago, IL
2013
Performing arts school, containing academic and conservatory preparation.
Took Tap Master Class, Indian/Contemporary Master Class, Jazz Master Class,
and Contemporary Master Class

Shows/Performances
ChiArts Dance Curtain Call

Chicago, IL

2016

ChiArts Winter Concert

Chicago, IL

2015

Deeply Rooted Dance Theater Summer Intensive Showcase Chicago, IL

2014

Experience
ALPHA Studios
Chicago, IL
Independent production company.
Acted as one of the main roles in the film The Sacrifice, directed by Ricardo Islas.

2014 - 2015

Languages
English and Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking fluency)

Honors
National Honors Society

Chicago, IL

2015 - Present

Member of the National Honors Society in The Chicago High School for the Arts. Inducted in the
year 2015. Taking on leadership, excelling, succeeding, serving and accomplishing in
community and working for a lifelong success.

Skills
Excellent organization skills
Exceptional time management skills
Experienced in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Volunteer Work
Earth Day-Humboldt Park Clean Up
Chicago, IL
Cleaning up the park by picking up garbage for a large part of the park.

2016

Elderly U.S. Citizenship Tutor

Chicago, IL
Assisted the elders for the study of the U.S. Citizenship test by asking them the
appropriate questions and helping them remember.

2013

Admirable Qualities

Patient
Creative
Outgoing
Innovative