Ugo Rondinone 2016-2022

Aerial Technical Consultant to for “Burn Shine Fly” exhibition Venice Biennale

• Worked with sculptor and scanner to devise forms that emulate flight for aerialists to safely model
• Designed rigging plan, made sure models could be safe and comfortable during the body scans
• Was personally scanned to create first sculpture prototype

Equinox Fitness Borough Hall, NY 2016-2019 

•  Pilates Instructor, Machine Pilates Solo and Duet

Om Factory Yoga, New York, NY 2018-2019                                                         

• Aerial Hammock and Aerial Yoga Instructor
• Part-time and substitute hammock and aerial yoga group instructor

Aerial Arts, New York, NY 2017 – 2019                     

Aerial and Flexibility Instructor

• Part-time aerial and flexibility instructor – group and solo

Viceroy, Anguilla (now Four Seasons Resort)  2013 – 2015

Aerial Instructor, Mat, and Reformer Pilates Instructor

• Created Aerial Program, sourced, and procured suitable aerial equipment
• Taught group and solo sessions to guests over the “Festive Season”

Rockittech, LLC – dba Rockitaerials (Sole Proprietor) 2002 – 2021                                     

Aerial Producer, Creative Director, Performer, Choreographer, Aerial Instructor

• Responsible for comprehensive event planning including managing contract negotiations, arranging domestic and international travel for cast, scheduling, securing performance venues, and installations for audiences ranging from 200 to 30,000 people
• Created and produced aerial performances for companies at high profile venues including The Kennedy Center, Mellon Auditorium, The Liberty Science Museum, Detroit Institute of the Arts, Capitale, Ultra Miami, Baku Expo Center (Azerbaijan)

Streb Lab for Action Mechanics Brooklyn, NY 2018

Technical Director and Production Manager          

• Responsible for performer and equipment risk assessment and safety protocols – facilitated with rehearsal and show execution
• Worked closely with MacArthur Genius award winning choreographer and executive directors in all schedule and rehearsal planning, budgets, future designs, and technical crew needs
• Advanced show with detailed AutoCAD floor plans for overseas touring production and events
• Collaborated with outside professionals in technical design, drafting and fabrication of prototypes

arnard College New York, NY 2008-2012

Adjunct Professor, Aerial Fitness

• Implemented first aerial fitness program and designed curriculum
• Taught aerial fitness classes promoting wellness and team building