The Full Resume
EDUCATION
Otterbein University, Westerville, OH:
Bachelor of Arts in Music, Vocal Emphasis. Dance Minor
RECENT EMPLOYMENT
Beck Center for the Arts: 2019- Present
Voice Instructor
Bay High School: January 2021 - Present
Head Dance Coach & Musical Choreographer
Rocky River High School: August 2021 - Present
Show Choir Choreographer
Fairview High School: January 2023 - April 2023
Musical Choreographer
Laurel School: August 2022 - 2023
Long term substitute for Dance and Music and Movement classes. 2 contracts. Ages 2-6 and 8th Grade
ELB Creative Students LLC: 2019 - Present
Self Employed
Photographer/ Choreographer/ Vocal Instructor
Dancing Classrooms: August 2019- March 2020 (covid)
Teaching Artist
Go to local Cleveland schools and teach ballroom dancing to 5th graders.
Kids Love Musicals: August 2019- March 2020 (covid)
Teaching Artist
Go to local Cleveland schools and teach K-5th grade using classic musicals.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cleveland Ballet - February 2017- August 2017
Executive Assistant
Deal with the day-to-day necessities of running a dance school and professional dance company.
The Dance Centre - September 2017-August 2019
Studio Dance Teacher
● I taught Acrobatics, Jazz, Lyrical and Musical Theatre to recreation and competitive dancers
Albert Einstein Academy - August 2017- October 2018
Full Time Dance and Music Teacher
Taught grades 4-12 the dance and music specials at a local charter school.
92nd Street Y— NYC- Sept. 2014-Oct. 2016
Birthday Parties and Gymnastics Coaching.
Substitute gymnastics coach for vast age and skill levels. Help organize and run birthday parties for kids 12 and under.
PROFESSIONAL THEATER
See Performance Resume*
Elizabeth Baumgartner
elb.baumgartner@gmail.com
440-773-4930 Vocal Range: Belt/Mezzo
TOURS
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Scallops Who National Tour Matt August, Bob Richard
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Scallops Who The Grand Ole Opry Matt August, Bob Richard
In the Mood* (2010-2014) Lead/Dance Cpt. International/National Alex Sanchez
A 1940’s Musical Revue *Official Cast Recording
42nd Street Ensemble Troika: Broadway Asia Tour Rick Conant, Mark Bramble
REGIONAL THEATRE
The Merry Widow Ft. Ensemble/Dancer Amore Opera, NYC Nathan Hull
42nd Street Thief/Ensemble Fritsche Theatre Randy Skinner, Kelli Barclay
Carousel Louise Mercury Theatre Pierre Brault
Hello, Dolly! Ensemble Fritsche Theatre John Carrafa
To Each His Own Ft. Dancer Fritsche Theatre Dan Knechtges,Jessica Hartman
Crazy For You Ft. Ensemble Snug Harbor, NY Tanya Nicklous
Encore! Ft. Dancer Fritsche Theatre Stella Kane
Some Enchanted Evening Lead Huntington Playhouse Geoff Short
*PreProduction Work Dancer NYC Alex Sanchez, Andy Blankenbuehler
CONCERT PERFORMANCE
“Inspire Night” Vocal soloist Jacqueline Kennedy Theater, NYC Darin Adams
Hells Kitchen Kilowatts: Lead Swing Dancer Jacob’s Pillow ‘14, ‘15, ‘16 Jaime Shannon
“Weird Fishes” Ensemble Dancer Dance Film Meryl Murman
Cleveland Dance Festival C-Town Stompers Playhouse Square Liz Baumgartner
Cleveland Pops Chorus Various Bill Zurkey
TRAINING
Otterbein College: BA in Vocal Music, Minor in Dance
Voice Otterbein College (4 yrs): Instructors: Stephanie Adrien, Dennis Davenport, Robert Nims
Advanced Dance Otterbein College (4 yrs): Jazz, Tap, Partnering, Modern, Ballet, extensive training in lift work
Instructors: Stella Kane, Jon Devlin, Scott Brown, Kathy Bartlet, Heather White
Additional Dance Training:
Cleveland Dance Project
The Dance Center by Heidi Glynias: (4 years) Acrobatics, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Asst. Acrobatic
Steven’s Dance Studio: (9 years) Tap, Jazz
Ten Point O Gymnastics: (6 years) Competitive Gymnastics (Beam, Bars, Floor, Vault)
Get Hep Swing & Dance Manhattan: (3 year) Lindy, Jitterbug, Balboa
Additional Voice Training:
Matthew Johnson (NYVC), Deric Rosenblatt, Andrew Byrne, Darin Adams, Janine Porter, Katherine Plank
Master Classes/Workshops:
Randy Skinner, Alison Levenberg, Dan Knechtges, John Carrafa, Wicked Workshop, Scene Study with Dennis Romer
SPECIAL SKILLS
Gymnastics: Advanced Acrobatics/Gymnastics (Beam, Bars, Floor, Vault), Hand Walking, Trapeze
Dance: Advanced Swing Dancing (partnering and aerials), Advanced Jazz, Advanced Tap, Advanced Hip Hop, Intermediate Ballet
Music: Piano (13 years), Expert Sight Singing, Expert Harmonies,Choral Conducting,Vocal Instructor at Beck Center,Oberlin Choristers 11yrs
Sports: Fly Fishing, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Ice Skating
Misc: In-ear Monitor Experience, Valid Driver's License
EDUCATION
Otterbein University, Westerville, OH:
Bachelor of Arts in Music, Vocal Emphasis. Dance Minor
RECENT EMPLOYMENT
Beck Center for the Arts: 2019- Present
Voice Instructor
Bay High School: January 2021 - Present
Head Dance Coach & Musical Choreographer
Rocky River High School: August 2021 - Present
Show Choir Choreographer
Fairview High School: January 2023 - April 2023
Musical Choreographer
Laurel School: August 2022 - 2023
Long term substitute for Dance and Music and Movement classes. 2 contracts. Ages 2-6 and 8th Grade
ELB Creative Students LLC: 2019 - Present
Self Employed
Photographer/ Choreographer/ Vocal Instructor
Dancing Classrooms: August 2019- March 2020 (covid)
Teaching Artist
Go to local Cleveland schools and teach ballroom dancing to 5th graders.
Kids Love Musicals: August 2019- March 2020 (covid)
Teaching Artist
Go to local Cleveland schools and teach K-5th grade using classic musicals.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cleveland Ballet - February 2017- August 2017
Executive Assistant
Deal with the day-to-day necessities of running a dance school and professional dance company.
The Dance Centre - September 2017-August 2019
Studio Dance Teacher
● I taught Acrobatics, Jazz, Lyrical and Musical Theatre to recreation and competitive dancers
Albert Einstein Academy - August 2017- October 2018
Full Time Dance and Music Teacher
Taught grades 4-12 the dance and music specials at a local charter school.
92nd Street Y— NYC- Sept. 2014-Oct. 2016
Birthday Parties and Gymnastics Coaching.
Substitute gymnastics coach for vast age and skill levels. Help organize and run birthday parties for kids 12 and under.
PROFESSIONAL THEATER
See Performance Resume*
Elizabeth Baumgartner
elb.baumgartner@gmail.com
440-773-4930 Vocal Range: Belt/Mezzo
TOURS
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Scallops Who National Tour Matt August, Bob Richard
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Scallops Who The Grand Ole Opry Matt August, Bob Richard
In the Mood* (2010-2014) Lead/Dance Cpt. International/National Alex Sanchez
A 1940’s Musical Revue *Official Cast Recording
42nd Street Ensemble Troika: Broadway Asia Tour Rick Conant, Mark Bramble
REGIONAL THEATRE
The Merry Widow Ft. Ensemble/Dancer Amore Opera, NYC Nathan Hull
42nd Street Thief/Ensemble Fritsche Theatre Randy Skinner, Kelli Barclay
Carousel Louise Mercury Theatre Pierre Brault
Hello, Dolly! Ensemble Fritsche Theatre John Carrafa
To Each His Own Ft. Dancer Fritsche Theatre Dan Knechtges,Jessica Hartman
Crazy For You Ft. Ensemble Snug Harbor, NY Tanya Nicklous
Encore! Ft. Dancer Fritsche Theatre Stella Kane
Some Enchanted Evening Lead Huntington Playhouse Geoff Short
*PreProduction Work Dancer NYC Alex Sanchez, Andy Blankenbuehler
CONCERT PERFORMANCE
“Inspire Night” Vocal soloist Jacqueline Kennedy Theater, NYC Darin Adams
Hells Kitchen Kilowatts: Lead Swing Dancer Jacob’s Pillow ‘14, ‘15, ‘16 Jaime Shannon
“Weird Fishes” Ensemble Dancer Dance Film Meryl Murman
Cleveland Dance Festival C-Town Stompers Playhouse Square Liz Baumgartner
Cleveland Pops Chorus Various Bill Zurkey
TRAINING
Otterbein College: BA in Vocal Music, Minor in Dance
Voice Otterbein College (4 yrs): Instructors: Stephanie Adrien, Dennis Davenport, Robert Nims
Advanced Dance Otterbein College (4 yrs): Jazz, Tap, Partnering, Modern, Ballet, extensive training in lift work
Instructors: Stella Kane, Jon Devlin, Scott Brown, Kathy Bartlet, Heather White
Additional Dance Training:
Cleveland Dance Project
The Dance Center by Heidi Glynias: (4 years) Acrobatics, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Asst. Acrobatic
Steven’s Dance Studio: (9 years) Tap, Jazz
Ten Point O Gymnastics: (6 years) Competitive Gymnastics (Beam, Bars, Floor, Vault)
Get Hep Swing & Dance Manhattan: (3 year) Lindy, Jitterbug, Balboa
Additional Voice Training:
Matthew Johnson (NYVC), Deric Rosenblatt, Andrew Byrne, Darin Adams, Janine Porter, Katherine Plank
Master Classes/Workshops:
Randy Skinner, Alison Levenberg, Dan Knechtges, John Carrafa, Wicked Workshop, Scene Study with Dennis Romer
SPECIAL SKILLS
Gymnastics: Advanced Acrobatics/Gymnastics (Beam, Bars, Floor, Vault), Hand Walking, Trapeze
Dance: Advanced Swing Dancing (partnering and aerials), Advanced Jazz, Advanced Tap, Advanced Hip Hop, Intermediate Ballet
Music: Piano (13 years), Expert Sight Singing, Expert Harmonies,Choral Conducting,Vocal Instructor at Beck Center,Oberlin Choristers 11yrs
Sports: Fly Fishing, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Ice Skating
Misc: In-ear Monitor Experience, Valid Driver's License