SAVVY
SAVANNA STEINHOFF
Leadership Resume
Education, Directing, & Choreography
Bachelors, Education & Behavioral Sciences;Performing & Visual Arts
Greeley Central High School, Greeley CO — Teaching Observations
August 2022– December 2022
College observations in a high school theatre class. Assessed and looked after 20-25 students of all grades (freshman - senior) in an auditorium/stage. Assisted host teacher with group, partner, one on one work and self reflection. Provided knowledge on theatre, dance as well as stage production and the process of creating a production team. Aid students in navigating memorization tricks and different ways to learn blocking.
West Ridge Academy K-8 Charter School, Greeley CO — Teaching Observations
January 2022– February 2022
College observations in a K-8 music class. Assessed and looked after 12-18 students of all grades (majority hours were with K-4th) in a classroom. Assisted host teacher with warm ups, solfege, hand outs, instruments, copying, displaying and teaching a lesson. Provided information regarding rhythm, song and drama. Assessed and built precautionary tools for students struggling to read music.
Inauguration, University of Northern Colorado, Directing Capstone— Director
August 2023– December 2023
I selected material, curated an artistic vision & concept reflecting similarities between political campaigning & dating in our modern day. Worked on the production team bring extra insight for props & organization. Facilitated warm ups, check-ins, rehearsals, character exploration activities, cool downs & other tools to improve performance.
Spotlight, UNC,
Dance Capstone— Choreographer
The Stages, UNC, Soapbox Productions— Choreographer & Director
January 2014– April 2024
February 2023– April 2023
Choreographed 6 minute dance for a cast of 5 dancers using Jazz, Contemporary and Vogue dance styles to represent a fashion show of movement as my dance minor capstone project.
A 25 minute student produced movement piece written, choreographed and directed by myself. I conducted rehearsals of 5 people to create a story telling movement piece following & exploring the stages of grief as a young adult in college. Provided choreography, music design, and artistic vision of the performance art.
City Of Rifle, Rifle CO — Recreation Supervisor
April 2019 - August 2020 (2 Spring/Summers)
Seasonal position: coached soccer, track, basketball, archery, and taught a craft class. Taught participants ranged from ages 3-12. Performed office tasks and assisted with any special events the recreation department held, such as skate competitions, paradise, 5k races, and baseball games.
Riding Institute for Disabled Equestrians, Silt CO— Volunteer
May 2014 - 2018 August (5 Springs/Summers)
R.I.D.E is a non-profit organization changing lives one ride at a time. As a volunteer I tacked, brushed, hoved picked, & prepped horses for students. Positions included: horse lead, side walker & side instructor. Performed physical therapy exercises with students from ages 3-100 years old. Students vary from children, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, trauma or need improvement on self esteem. Students receive a fun time with the horses in the arena, trail ride, brushing the horses as well as physical therapy, social interaction, taking instruction and setting personal goals.
Education/Training
B.A in Theatre Education, University of Northern Colorado - Dr. Mary Schuttler, Gillian McNally
B.A in Theatre Studies, University of Northern Colorado - Dr. Andrea Moon, Dr. Rand Harmon
Dance Minor, University of Northern Colorado - Monte Black, Kim Clay
Arts Entrepreneurship Certificate, University of Northern Colorado - Dr. Rand Harmon
The Society of American Fight Directors, Geoffery Kent - Single Sword
Movement: Dr. Andrea Moon, Dr. Ama Wray
Programs: Tixr, Square, ThunderTix, Ticket Spice
Workshops: Assistant Director, Embodiology, Intimacy, Makeup, SFX, Wigs & Hair
"Live as if you were to die Tomorrow.
Learn as if you were to live Forever."