Brooke Merwin
Scottsdale
Summary
Dedicated educator and performer with experience in curriculum design, movement customization, and team collaboration. Known for fostering student engagement and upholding professionalism and ethics in all instructional practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehearsal Mistress
NatCo Productions
Phoenix
10.2025 - Current
- The company works with youth performers.
- Collaborates with executive producers, directors, music directors, designers, and volunteers.
- Helps delegate rehearsals, clean choreography, and coach actors and actresses in the daily rehearsal processes.
Professional Ballet Dancer
Arizona Repertory Ballet
Phoenix
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborates with choreographers and colleagues in preparation for inaugural season.
Ballet Teacher
Arizona Repertory Ballet
Phoenix
09.2025 - Current
- Co-authored the student syllabus for the pre-professional training program using the Vaganova Method and modern movement science.
- Choreographed for the school's inaugural performance, The Nutcracker, Short and Sweet.
- Specializes in ages 4-6 as the head teacher for Level 1.
- Has substituted upper elementary-aged ballet and open Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) classes.
Private Tutor
Private List of Clientele
Scottsdale
08.2022 - Current
- Tutors/teaches lower elementary through high school homeschool students.
- Subjects include: Classical Latin, English grammar, Inductive Logic/Informal Reasoning, Formal Logic/Deductive Reasoning, Technical Writing, literature, spelling, arithmetic, physical education, and introductory French.
Dance Teacher
Southwest Ballet Theatre
Avondale
06.2022 - Current
- Taught Flamenco for the school's 2022 summer intensive program.
- Has substituted upper division and adult ballet classes.
- Gave a master class in October, 2025 entitled "Brain Ballet Connection".
Dance Teacher
Ballet Theatre of Phoenix
Phoenix
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Taught according to the ABT National Curriculum.
- Substitute teacher for adult beginner and advanced ballet, and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) classes.
- Substitute teacher for primary levels, ages approximately 4-8.
- Taught ballet, PBT, pointe, and repertoire for the school's 2025 summer intensive program.
Professional Ballet Dancer
Convergence Ballet Company
Phoenix
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Performed corps, soloist, and principal roles in Alice in Wonderland, Pastoral, Giselle, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and Mixed Repertory.
- Worked with renowned choreographers, including Kevin Jenkins in his work Pastoral, and Anthony Spaulding II.
Ballet Guest Artist
Southwest Ballet Theatre
Avondale
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Chosen by Interim Artistic Director Anthony Spaulding II as a guest artist for the lead female protagonist in the school's Spring performance.
- Cast as Snow White in Charles Maple's original ballet production, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.
- Collaborated with Interim Artistic Director Anthony Spaulding II and choreographer Charles Maple.
Dance Teacher
Harmony Dance Ballet
Phoenix
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Head teacher for Level 2, ages 5-6.
- Went from substitute to head teacher for Junior 1 Level, ages approximately 8-10.
- Co-teacher for the Company Level, ages 10–13.
- Wrote and staged the school's end-of-year production, The Four Seasons.
- Designed the Level 2 and Company syllabi using various ballet methods, with an emphasis on neurocentric movement.
Local Staff
TeenPact Leadership Schools
Phoenix
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Served as local staff member for Teenpact Leadership Schools Arizona class.
- Taught the functions of state government, student leadership, and biblical devotion to ages 8-19.
- Oversaw teachings on the executive branch, public speaking, and small groups.
- Collaborated with Christian colleagues, interns, program directors, class directors, and volunteers.
Youth Flamenco Soloist
Julia Chacòn Flamenco Theatre
Phoenix
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Performed as the first youth soloist for the Julia Chacòn Flamenco Theatre.
- Danced Sevillanas, Bulerías, Alegrías, and Silencio.
- Collaborated with international performers and musicians.
Assistant Flamenco Teacher
Julia Chacòn
Phoenix
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Worked as assistant-teacher for Julia Chacòn at Little Big Minds Spanish Emersion Preschool.
- Helped teach introductory flamenco classes.
- Position ended at the start of COVID.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Arizona Christian University
Glendale, AZ05-2026
Student
Ballet Theatre of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05-2022
Student
Scottsdale School of Ballet
Scottsdale, AZ05-2020
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Performance preparation
- Team collaboration
- Student engagement
- Professionalism and ethics enforcement
- Cross-training
Certification
- CPR/AED (adult, child, infant)- American Safety Training Institute
- Certified Personal Trainer- National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Certified Nutrition Coach- National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Essentials of Elite Performance- Z-Health Performance Solutions
- Level 1 Certification- Progressing Ballet Technique
- Level 2 Certification- Progressing Ballet Technique
- Level 3 Certification- Progressing Ballet Technique
- DancemED- DancemED™ Certification Program
- Sexual Abuse Awareness Training- MinistrySafe
- Nonprofit Essentials- Nonprofit Ready
- Nonprofit Board Member Essentials- Nonprofit Ready
- Grant Seeking Essentials- Nonprofit Ready
- Marketing Essentials- Nonprofit Ready
- Financial Management Essentials- Nonprofit Ready
- Fundraising Essentials- Nonprofit Ready
Timeline
Rehearsal Mistress
NatCo Productions
10.2025 - Current
Professional Ballet Dancer
Arizona Repertory Ballet
09.2025 - Current
Ballet Teacher
Arizona Repertory Ballet
09.2025 - Current
Ballet Guest Artist
Southwest Ballet Theatre
01.2024 - 04.2024
Dance Teacher
Ballet Theatre of Phoenix
07.2023 - 06.2025
Professional Ballet Dancer
Convergence Ballet Company
01.2023 - 06.2025
Private Tutor
Private List of Clientele
08.2022 - Current
Dance Teacher
Harmony Dance Ballet
08.2022 - 05.2023
Dance Teacher
Southwest Ballet Theatre
06.2022 - Current
Local Staff
TeenPact Leadership Schools
01.2022 - 02.2022
Assistant Flamenco Teacher
Julia Chacòn
01.2020 - 03.2020
Youth Flamenco Soloist
Julia Chacòn Flamenco Theatre
07.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Arizona Christian University
Student
Ballet Theatre of Phoenix
Student
Scottsdale School of Ballet