COURTNEY ORTIZ - AEA, - SAG-AFTRA Eligible

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National/International Tour

Finding Neverland - 1st National Tour

Ensemble

Diane Paulus/Mia Michaels

West Side Story - International Tour

Jet Girl/Asst. Dance Captain

Joey McKneely

The Aluminum Show

Dancer

Dollbeat Productions

Commercial

Hearthstone

Annoy-O-Tron (Principal)

Alan Taylor/Blizzard Ent.

Madonna - MDNA Tour Promo

Fitness Performer

Hard Candy Fitness

The New York Stock Exchange

Ballet Dancer

NY Stock Exchange

David's Bridal

Prom Dancer

Elena Vazintaris

Theatre

West Side Story - The Muny

Shark Swing

Rob Ruggiero/Parker Esse

Jerome Robbins' Broadway - TUTS

Tzeitel/Topsy/Ensemble

Cynthia Onrubia/Chris Bailey

Jerome Robbins' Broadway - The MUNY

Shark Girl/Ensemble

Cynthia Onrubia/Chris Bailey

In The Heights - Pittsburgh CLO

Yolanda/Ensemble

Michael Balderrama

The Girl with the Alkaline Eyes

Female Standby/Swing

Chase Brock

Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Dancer/Ensemble

Dennis Callahan

Broadway Bares 25 & 26

Dancer

Laya Barak/Nick Kenkel

West Side Story

Terisita

Fiddlehead Theatre Company

Petrouchka - NYMF

The Little Girl

Matthew Neff

Television

Fosse/Verdon

Young Bob Fosse Dance Double (Principal)

Susan Misner/FX Networks

Macy's "Fashion's Front Row" @ Madison Square Garden

Dancer/Model

Myron Johnson/E! Network

PSY - "Gentleman"

Back-up Dancer

The Today Show/NBC

Chris Brown - "Fine China"

Hip Hop Dancer

The Today Show/NBC

Dance Moms - Season 2 & 3

Featured Competition Adjudicator

Lifetime TV Network

The Rachael Ray Show

Featured Dancer

ABC

LIVE! with Regis and Kelly

Flash Mob Dancer

ABC

Music Video/Internet

The Key of Awesome #119 - "That's What I Like"

Choreographer

Youtube/Barely Political

The Key of Awesome #104 - "Sorry"

Choreographer/Dancer

Youtube/Barely Political

The Key of Awesome #102 - "The Hills"

Waitress

Youtube/Barely Political

The Key of Awesome #99 - "Bad Blood"

Hot Girl

Youtube/Barely Political

The Key of Awesome - Beyonce O's Parody

Back-Up Dancer

YouTube/Barely Political

The Key of Awesome #91 - "Modern Monster Mash"

The Bride of Frankenstein

YouTube/Barely Political

The Key of Awesome #90 - "Shake it Off" Parody

Choreographer/Ballerina/Twerker

YouTube/Barely Political

The Key of Awesome #87 - "Problem"

Choreographer

YouTube/Barely Political

The Key of Awesome #82 - "Timber"

Dancer/Choreographer

YouTube/Barely Political

The Key of Awesome #76 - "Applause"

Gaga Dancer/Choreographer

YouTube/Barely Political

The Key of Awesome #75 - "Best Song Ever"

Secretary

YouTube/Barely Political

The Key of Awesome #74 - "We Can't Stop"

Back-up Dancer

YouTube/Barely Political

Pete Miser - "Honest Mistakes" Music Video

Contemporary Dancer

Dir: Brad Aldous

Dept of Eagles - "No One Does It Like You" Music Video

Dancer/Soilder

Dir: Patrick Daughters

Kuba Ka - "In The Streets"

Choreographer/Dancer

Dir. Shedrack Anderson

Pre-Production/Lab

Finding Neverland - 1st National Tour

Peter Pan

Mia Michaels

Frozen - Disney Cruise Lines

Dancer

Josh Prince

The Cher Show (Pre-Pro)

Dancer

Christopher Gattelli

On The Town - Revival (Pre-Pro)

Dancer

Josh Bergasse

Getting The Band Back Together - A New Musical (Pre-Pro)

Dancer

Kelly Devine

Concert Dance/Stage Performances

The Chase Brock Experience

Company Dancer

Chase Brock

Saks 5th Avenue Window Reveal

Tap Dancer

Tammy Colucci

Gypsy of the Year

Dancer

Kellen Stancil

Pure Motion - Broadway Cares

Dancer

Ray Mercer

The Walla Walla Dance Festival

Dancer

Lorin Latarro/Jon Rua

The Latin Quarter Show

Latin Dancer

Luis Salgado

R.Evolution Latina Choreographer's Showcase

Dancer

Luis Salgago

The Dance Gallery Festival

Lead Contemporary Dancer

Jeremy McQueen

Awards/Scholarships

2007 National Foundation Advancement of the Arts

YoungARTS Modern Dance Finalist Winner

2007 Maryland Distinguished Scholar in the Arts

Modern Dance Scholarship Recipient

Training- Dance:

Marymount Manhattan College

Ballet, Modern

Katie Langan, Nancy Lushington

Broadway Dance Center

Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop

Michael Mindlin, Jon Rua

Mid Atlantic Center for the Performing Arts

Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Ballet

Shannon Torres

Steps on Broadway

Modern, Contemporary, Jazz

Marc Kimmelman, Slam

Towson University

Ballet, Modern

Dr. Susan Haigler

Training- Vocal:

Liam Forde, Eddie Schnecker, Andrew Smithson

Alto

Training- Fitness:

Tracy Anderson

Dance Aerobics, Arms, Abs, Legs, Cardio

YogaWorks

Sculptworks, Toning, Pilates, Abs

Professional Dancer, Educator, Choreographer and Podcast Host based in New York City. Credits: West Side Story (International Tour), Jerome Robbins' Broadway (The Muny/TUTS), In The Heights (PCLO), Finding Neverland (1st National Tour), Radio City Christmas Spectacular, TV: Fosse/Verdon (Young Bob Fosse Dance Double), Current Convention Faculty, Teaching Artist at Steps on Broadway, and Dance Podcast Host! @courtney.ortiz

Physical Characteristics / Measurements

Height: 5'2"

Weight: 106 lbs

Choreography, Dance Captain, Heavy Prop Work, High Jumps/Kicks, Mascot, Partnering/Lifts, Pilates/Yoga, Very Flexible, Aerobics, Billiards/Pool Player, Bowling, Cheerleading, Frisbee, Gymnastics, Jump Rope, Swimming - ability - general, Swimming - backstroke, Trampoline, Yoga, Dance Ballet, Dance Ballroom, Dance Hip Hop, Dance Jazz, Dance Line/Country, Dance Mambo, Dance Modern, Dance Salsa, Dance Swing, Dance Tango, Dance Tap, Dancer, Licensed Driver, Modeling, Vocal Range: Alto, Whistler, American - Philadelphia Accent