Fitness/Dance Instructor at Urban Active Fitness
Cincinnati Area
- Current
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- Fitness/Dance Instructor at Urban Active Fitness
- Dance Instructor at Contemporary Dance Theater - CDT
- Past
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- Choreographer/Director/Producer at DLF Productions and Company
- DLF Productions - Alvin Ailey Fundraiser at Cincinnati Arts Association
- Media Coordinator III at Northern Kentucky University
- Production Assistant at CHANNEL 12/WKRC - CBS
- Technical Theater at Kincaid Regional Theatre - Falmouth, KY
- Education
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- Northern Kentucky University
- The School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA)
- Connections
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- Industry
- Media Production
- Websites
Diana L. Ford’s Summary
Diana L. Ford is a Choreographer/Dancer/Media Entrepreneur, and she works in association DLF Productions & Company. She is a high school graduate from the School for the Creative & Performing Arts. She has a bachelor’s degree in Communications–Radio/Television from Northern Kentucky University. As a former employee of N.K.U., Diana has more than 10 years of media experience from working in the I.T.– Media Production & Distribution Division, where she was a Media Coordinator. Ms. Ford has a wide range of Theater & Media experience, both onstage & offstage, including working as a Production Assistant with Channel 12/WKRC, & performing in shows with the Cincinnati Children’s Theater. She also choreographed 1 version of the musical “100 Years of Divas in American Music…” & performed in this production within various capacities. She has danced in multiple Rhythm & Motion demonstrations throughout Cincinnati under the direction of Heather Britt. In addition,Diana teaches her JUST DANCE Class at the Contemporary Dance Theater (CDT) & Urban Active Fitness.
Ms. Ford choreographed the thought provoking 20 min. piece called “FREE AT LAST?!?” & Part 2 of that called “LAND OF CONFUSION…” which included different forms of edited audio,music & video. “FREE AT LAST?!?” premiered in the Performance & Time Arts Series (PTA) at CDT in March 2006, & “LAND OF CONFUSION…” debuted at The Madisonville Arts Center (M.A.C.) in May 2008.“The Good, The Bad & The Evil–Angels vs. Demons” is just a continuation of these previous pieces of work, & it recently premiered at CDT in the PTA,and continued running through the 2009 Cincinnati Fringe Festival on Gabriel’s Corner. All of these performances are connected,& they have their own significant poignant themes. Furthermore, Diana directed,produced & choreographed her own dance,poetry & music production in 2007 called *The Woman Within (Letting Go…)*for the 20/20 Festival. She has a very broad singing & acting background,and she writes as well.
Diana L. Ford’s Specialties:
• Supervising skills and Customer Service
• Multi-tasking – Managing, coordinating and overseeing media projects, writing extensive reports.
• Detail-oriented, ability to work independently and strong organizational skills.
• Creative and Talented, Diverse
Diana L. Ford’s Experience
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Fitness/Dance Instructor
Urban Active Fitness
(Privately Held; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
November 2008 — Present (9 months)
• Teach cardio dance for health and fitness
• Choreograph dance routines for class
• Demonstrate a combination of different forms of dance to a class setting -
Dance Instructor
Contemporary Dance Theater - CDT
(Performing Arts industry)
June 2004 — Present (5 years 2 months)
• Teach a combination of different forms of dance to a class including Hip-Hop, Jazz, Modern, African, etc.
• Choreograph dance routines
• Participate in various class demonstrations -
Choreographer/Director/Producer
DLF Productions and Company
(Performing Arts industry)
2006 — 2009 (3 years)
*2009 CINCINNATI FRINGE FESTIVAL – Gabriel's Corner
Choreographer/Dancer & Director/Producer
Show: "Free At Last and Confused In The Land Of Good and Evil"
*PERFORMANCE AND TIME ARTS SERIES – Contemporary Dance Theater (CDT), Cincinnati, OH 2009
Choreographer/Dancer & Director/Producer
Show: "The Good, The Bad, and The Evil – Angels vs. Demons"
*Grand Opening Event – Madisonville Arts Center (M.A.C.)
W.I.P.S. (Works In Progress) – Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre Cincinnati, OH 2008
Choreographer/Dancer & Director/Producer/Tech
Show: "LAND OF CONFUSION" (“FREE AT LAST?!?” - Part 2)
*20 DAYS AND 20 NIGHTS FESTIVAL – Contemporary Dance Theater (CDT), Cincinnati, OH
The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, Covington, KY 2007
Choreographer/Dancer & Director/Producer
Show: “The Woman Within (Letting Go…)”
*PERFORMANCE AND TIME ARTS SERIES – Contemporary Dance Theater (CDT), Cincinnati, OH 2006
Choreographer/Dancer & Director/Producer
Show: “FREE AT LAST?!?” -
DLF Productions - Alvin Ailey Fundraiser
Cincinnati Arts Association
(Media Production industry)
2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
"LAND OF CONFUSION" (“FREE AT LAST?!?” - Part 2)
A unique, provocative interpretation of political, social and environmental issues. This show uses dance, song, video, spoken word and sound clips to acquaint the audience with the political inequities, social unrest and environmental destruction of our time. The performance incorporates Hip-Hop and modern dance set against a backdrop of stark disturbing footage, imperative voiceovers and profound impassioned music. The piece will leave the audience with the questions of ‘How did we get to this point? And where do we go from here?’ -
Media Coordinator III
Northern Kentucky University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
July 2000 — June 2008 (8 years)
• Managed daily cable TV operations including scheduling and programming the NCTV playback system
• Promoted Northern Cable Television/Channel 18. Created posters.
• Provided satellite downlinking, teleconferencing & recording services
• Updated NCTV website in Microsoft Front Page, video messaging system & Character Generator
• Handled record keeping, channel logs, reports & contracts; Grant writing
• Assisted with budgets
• Responsible for Inter-Departmental Billing
• Educational Public Relations for NCTV – Telecourses, Satellite Teleconferences, Public Service Announcements, Programming for the channel
• Supported video/audio production & distribution
• Supervised and trained temporary staff and student employees, and delegated responsibilities
• Maintained equipment, repairs and technical support; Took care of inventory
• Coordinated work with vendors and other service providers as needed
• Researched, evaluated & recommended equipment -
Production Assistant
CHANNEL 12/WKRC - CBS
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
1996 — 1998 (2 years)
• Operated teleprompter and distribute scripts
• Camera Operator and Floor Directing
• Prepared studio
• Assisted talent and ran production errands -
Technical Theater
Kincaid Regional Theatre - Falmouth, KY
(Performing Arts industry)
June 1990 — July 1992 (2 years 2 months)
* Master Electrician: Light Board Operator and Spot Light Operator - Hanging and adjusting lights (1990)
* Wardrobe/Dresser: Costumes (1991)
* Backstage Technician: Crew - Setting up and breaking down equipment (1992)
Diana L. Ford’s Education
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Northern Kentucky University
BA , Communications - Radio/TV , 1996 — 2000
- 2002 Outstanding Service Award for drive and commitment, which makes Northern Cable Television successful.
- 2000 Dean’s List Certificate of Recognition for outstanding academic achievement from the NKU College of Professional Studies and Education.
- 2000 Certificate of Recognition in Radio/Television from the Dept. of Communication.
- 1998 Recipient of the Ron Wilson Memorial Award for Television Production Potential. -
The School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA)
Technical Theatre, Vocal Music, Creative Writing 1985 — 1991
- Activities and Societies:
- *C.U.T.S. – Student Video Club (A Warner Cable Affiliation)
*German Club
*Latin Club
Additional Information
Diana L. Ford’s Websites:
Diana L. Ford’s Interests:
Travel & Relocation, Dance, Music, Writing, Media, Video, Communications, Television, Film, Entertainment, Teaching, Humanitarian work
Diana L. Ford’s Honors:
-BEST OF THE CITY 2006 - JUST DANCE Class at CDT
(Best Dance Class)
Diana L. Ford’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
