Curriculum Vitae (Betsy) Elizabeth Hope Compton North Lake College 5001 No MacArthur Blvd Irving TX 7505=38 972-273-3560 bcompton@dcccd.edu Education Texas Woman s University, Denton TX Master of Arts in Teaching Texas Woman s University, Denton TX Master of Arts in Dance Thesis: Discovering the Relationship Between the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Dance and Personal Pedagogy: Case Studies of Two High School Dance Educators Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication Minor in Dance Additional Training Ballet Ms. Jacquelyn Forcher, Forcher s Dance Center, Irving, TX (January 2009 - present) Mr. Thomas Nicolson, Ballet Academy of Texas, Coppell, TX (June 2008 August 2008) Ms. Stephanie Milling-Robbins, Texas Woman s University, Denton, TX (January 2003 May 2004) Ms. Sarah Gamblin, Texas Woman s University, Denton, TX (August 2002 December 2002) Ms. Jill Priest, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK (August 1999 - May 2002) Ms. Pam Davy, Pam s Academy of Dance, McAlester, OK (June 1985 August 1998) Ballet Magnificat (various instructors), Jackson, Mississippi (July 1997) Ballet Oklahoma (various instructors), Oklahoma City, OK (June 1996 August 1996) Jazz Tap Modern Ms. Mary Williford-Shade, Texas Woman s University, Denton, TX (January 2003 May 2003) Ms. Nicole Wesley, Texas Woman s University, Denton, TX (August 2002 December 2002) Ms. Jill Priest, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK (August 1999 May 2002) Ms. Allison D Auteuil-Whitfield, Ballet Academy of Texas, Coppell, TX (June 2008 August 2008) Ms. Jill Priest, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK (August 1999 May 2002) Ms. Pam Davy, Pam s Academy of Dance, McAlester, OK (June 1987 August 1998)
Ms. Jill Priest, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK (January 2002 May 2002) Ms. Pam Davy, Pam s Academy of Dance, McAlester, OK (June 1989 August 1998) Speech & Theater Ms. Marketa Fantova, Texas Woman s University, Denton, TX (August 2002 December 2002) Dr. Paul Westbrook, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK (August 1999 May 2002) Dr. Bill Wallace, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK (August 1999 December 2001) Dr. David Scott, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK (August 1998 May 2000) Mr. Jim Malone, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK (August 2000 December 2000) Dr. Michael Phillips, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK (January 1999 May 1999) Mr. Charles Seat, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK (August 1998 December 1998) Teaching Experience North Lake College, Irving TX June 2006-Present Adjunct Instructor Ballet 1, 2, 3, 4 Jazz 1, 2, 3, 4 Performance Direct NLC Repertory Company Choreograph for NLC Dance Team Developed syllabus and overall structure, weekly lab practicum, and administered all grades. Sam Houston High School, Arlington TX August 2004-May 2006 Instructor Dance for Grades 9-12 Annual Spring Show Various competitions and performances of the SHHS Dance Team Developed syllabus and overall structure, weekly lab practicum, and administered all grades. Diane Cole Johnson School of Dance, Carrollton TX August 2003-May 2004 Teacher Beginning-Advanced Ballet, Jazz, and Tap for ages 4-adult Dance concerts and other performances and competitions TWU Community Dance Center, Denton TX August 2003-May 2004 Teacher Beginning Ballet & Tap for ages 6-adult Denton Dance Conservatory, Denton TX August 2002-June 2003 Teacher Beginning-Advanced Ballet, Jazz, Tap, & Creative Movement for ages 3-adult Dance concerts and other performances and competitions NSU College of Continuing Studies, Tahlequah OK May 2000-May 2002
Dance, Aerobics, & Water Instructor Beginning-Advanced Ballet, Jazz, & Tap for ages 4-adult Body Conditioning Water Aerobics & Water Ballet Showbiz Dance Productions, Muskogee OK September 1998-May 1999 Assistant Instructor Beginning-Advanced Ballet, Jazz, & Tap for ages 10-18 Class choreography Sections of movement for the annual recital Muskogee High School, Muskogee OK September 1998- May 1999 Assistant Pom Squad Coach Assisted Pom Squad Coach during all rehearsals Choreographed for pep rallies and competitions Betsy s Dance Showcase, McAlester OK January 1996-August 1998 Artistic Director, Instructor Taught small classes of Beginning Ballet, Jazz, & Tap for ages 4-14 Choreographed for various dance competitions Choreographed for informal concert Pam s Academy of Dance, McAlester, OK August 1995-May 1998 Assistant Instructor Assisted instructor of Beginning Ballet, Jazz, & Tap for ages 4-14 Performed Character Dances with students in annual recital Administrative Experience TWU Department of Dance, Denton TX January 2003- July 2004 Administrative Assistant Duties included answering phones, general clerical work, assisting development of the TWU Community Dance Center, and helping faculty and students NSU College of Arts & Letters/Dance Program, Tahlequah OK May 1999-May 2002 Administrative Assistant Duties included answering phones, general clerical work, helping faculty and students, recruiting new students and assisting development of the dance program Professional Dance Workshops Ms. Gracie Tune (tap) Texas Woman s University, Denton TX 2004 Ms. Gezel Mason () Texas Woman s University, Denton TX 2003 Mason/Rhynes Productions The Latina Project (, choreography) Texas Woman s University, Denton TX 2003
Ms. Melissa Young () Texas Woman s University, Denton TX 2002 Dallas Black Dance Theatre Ms. Alexandra Beller Texas Woman s University, Denton TX 2002 (, choreography) Bill T. Jones Dance Co. Tina Kambour () University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond OK 2001 Tremaine (ballet, jazz, tap) Tulsa, OK and Dallas TX 1990-2000 L.A. Underground (ballet, jazz, tap) Tulsa, OK and Dallas TX 1992-1999 Various instructors Dallas Black Dance Theater, Dallas TX 2008 Mr. Jeff Shade (theater jazz, tap) Steps Dance Center, New York, NY 2003 Ms. Jana Hicks () Dance Space, New York NY 2003 Mr. Douglas Boulivar (ballet) Dance Space, New York NY 2003 Ms. Teresa Cooper (Praise Dance) University of North Texas/ACDF 2002 Ms. Victoria Dansby (, ballet) East Central University/ACDF 2002 Mr. Donn Edwards (ballet) University of Oklahoma/ACDF 2002 Mr. Ko Yukihiro () University of Oklahoma/ACDF 2002 Mr. Lonny Gordon (choreography) GORDANDANCE/ACDF 2002 Ms. Mary Margret Holt (ballet) University of Oklahoma, Norman OK 1996-2002 Ms. Jamie Jacobson () University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond OK 2000-2002 Mr. Wylie McWilliams () Wichita State University/ACDF 2001 Ms. Dana Nicolay (ballet) Sam Houston State University/ACDF 2001 Ms. Arleen Sugano (ballet) University of Iowa/ACDF 2001 Dance The Way You Make Me Feel (ballet) North Lake College, Irving TX 2010 Evacuate the Dance Floor (pop jazz) North Lake College, Irving TX 2010 Uprising () North Lake College, Irving TX 2010 Lollipop (tap/jazz) North Lake College, Irving TX 2010 Hit the Road, Jack (musical comedy) North Lake College, Irving TX 2010 Cool Rider (Broadway jazz) North Lake College, Irving TX 2010 Around the World (ballet) North Lake College, Irving TX 2010 Amazing Grace (ballet) North Lake College, Irving TX 2010 Waltz of the Flowers (ballet) North Lake College, Irving TX 2009 Shut Up and Let Me Go (pop jazz) North Lake College, Irving TX 2009 Last Goodbye (contemporary ballet) North Lake College, Irving TX 2009 Candyman (jazz) North Lake College, Irving TX 2009 Breakdown () North Lake College, Irving TX 2009 Bluebird (ballet) North Lake College, Irving TX 2009 Circus (pop jazz) North Lake College, Irving TX 2009 Live and Let Die () North Lake College, Irving TX 2008 Bad Girl (pop jazz) North Lake College, Irving TX 2008 Yesterday (ballet) North Lake College, Irving TX 2008 I m a Woman (jazz) North Lake College, Irving TX 2008 Tell Me Bout It (pop jazz) North Lake College, Irving TX 2008 Teen Spirit () North Lake College, Irving TX 2007 Blue Skies (lyrical ballet) North Lake College, Irving TX 2007 Candle in the Wind (ballet) North Lake College, Irving TX 2007
Soldier (hip hop) North Lake College, Irving TX 2007 Shake Your Groove Thing (jazz) North Lake College, Irving TX 2007 Yummy (pop jazz) North Lake College, Irving TX 2007 I hope I Get It (Broadway jazz) North Lake College, Irving TX 2007 Scenes from Swan Lake (ballet) North Lake College, Irving TX 2007 Salsa Mix (kick line) North Lake College, Irving TX 2007 Ciara Dance Mix (pom/hip hop) North Lake College, Irving TX 2006 Mercy on Me (lyrical ballet) North Lake College, Irving TX 2006 Collide () North Lake College, Irving TX 2006 Steam Heat (jazz) North Lake College, Irving TX 2006 Temperature (hip hop) North Lake College, Irving TX 2006 Santa Baby (kick line) North Lake College, Irving TX 2006 Blitzkrieg Bop (pom) Sam Houston High School, Arlington TX 2006 Respect (jazz) Sam Houston High School, Arlington TX 2006 Bandolero (Latin jazz) Sam Houston High School, Arlington TX 2006 Feel Good () Sam Houston High School, Arlington TX 2006 Soldier Mix (military jazz) Sam Houston High School, Arlington TX 2006 Steam Heat (jazz) Sam Houston High School, Arlington TX 2006 Switch (jazz) Sam Houston High School, Arlington TX 2006 Disco Inferno (pom) Sam Houston High School, Arlington TX 2005 Clap Back (hip hop) Sam Houston High School, Arlington TX 2005 Girl Mix (pom) Sam Houston High School, Arlington TX 2005 Rock n Roll (swing dance) Sam Houston High School, Arlington TX 2005 Thing Called Love () Sam Houston High School, Arlington TX 2005 All That Jazz (jazz) Sam Houston High School, Arlington TX 2005 If I Ain t Got You (lyrical ballet) Sam Houston High School, Arlington TX 2005 Come Baby, Come (Latin jazz) Sam Houston High School, Arlington TX 2005 Dance Performances SHHS Spring Show Sam Houston H.S., Arlington TX 2006 contemporary jazz DanceMakers, Too Texas Woman s University, Denton TX 2003 B.A. Senior Dance Concert Stipe Ampetheater, McAlester OK 2002 Student Showcase Northeastern State, Tahlequah OK 2002 & jazz GoVertigo Dancer s Gallery Northeastern State University, Tahlequah OK 2002 GoVertigo at the Roxie Roxie Theatre, Muskogee OK 2001 Student Showcase Northeastern State, Tahlequah OK 2001 & jazz GoVertigo Dancer s Gallery Northeastern State University, Tahlequah OK 2001 GoVertigo Dancer s Gallery Northeastern State University, Tahlequah OK 2002
Fleet of Foot Northeastern State University, Tahlequah OK 2000 Competition & Concert MHS Pom Squad 1994-1998 jazz & hip hop Annual Recital Pam s Academy of Dance McAlester OK 1987-1998 ballet, tap, & jazz Theater Performances Oklahoma Northeastern State University, Tahlequah OK 2001 Assistant choreographer, chorus, core dancer, & can-can dancer Texas Humor Northeastern State University, Muskogee, OK 1999 Elizabeth (main character) Rumplestiltskin McAlester High School, McAlester OK 1998 The Princess (main character) Murder in the Magnolias McAlester High School, McAlester OK 1997 Princess Lata Cargo (main character) The Emperor s New Clothes McAlester High School, McAlester OK 1997 Scribe (supporting character) Bye, Bye, Birdie McAlester High School, McAlester OK 1997 choreographer, dancer, & chorus Into the Woods McAlester High School, McAlester, OK 1996 choreographer, dancer, & chorus Artistic Commissions commissioned by various dance companies and dance teams in Oklahoma and Texas (1998-present) Commissioned as a judge for numerous high school and community college dance team auditions (2000- present) Commissioned to write dance syllabi for the North Lake College Dance Program (2008) Academic Honors Academic Scholarship Texas Woman s University 2002-2004 National Dean s List 2003 All-American Scholar 2003 Outstanding Senior Northeastern State University 2001-2002 NSU Award for Academic Achievement in Speech Communication 2002 NSU Award for Academic Achievement in Dance 2002 Alpha Chi Honor Society 2001 Order of Omega Honor Society 2000 Debater of the Year Northeastern State University 2000 GPFC National Debate Champion 1999