
ABOUT ME
Tara is a choreographer, director, movement specialist, and certified intimacy choreographer working in various performance arts realms such as dance, theatre, film, and life's biggest celebrations.
She holds degrees in Dance, Theatre, Leadership, and Design from the University of Kansas and was selected as part of the first cohort of industry professionals to be certified as an Intimacy Choreographer for Live Performance through the SAG-AFTRA-accredited program with Intimacy Professionals Association.
She has been on staff as an interdisciplinary educator with the Kansas City Ballet School since 2018 and has worked with production teams across the Kansas City metro. Her award-winning choreography is often described as vibrant, theatrical, and intriguing, while her leadership is valued for its approachability, collaboration, and adaptability. ​​
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As an educator and a creative, she relishes the opportunity to build students and performers up to be bold, artistic, and playfully communicative of the story at play. In all realms of work, she happily supports performers of all backgrounds and abilities.
Beyond her work, her greatest joys include her husband and two imaginative children!


my approach
Qualities I bring into every working space:
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Professional standards of personal conduct
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Open and engaging with all individuals in the space
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Clear communicator
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Collaboration over ego
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Adaptable to changing needs with efficiency
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Detailed in design
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Joyful in demeanor
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Supportive of all artists- production and performing
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Enthusiastic about creating the best work possible as a team
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References available as requested