Sydney Jones-Rumph

Versatile dancer, educator, and creative artist with extensive performance training and leadership experience. Passionate about community engagement, creative expression, representation, and empowerment.

Dance Educator and Competition Coach - Dance E.L.I.T.E. Performance Academy

(2022-01)

• Teaching ballet, tap, and jazz to dancers ages 5-18
• Coach competitive team, create lesson plans, choreograph competitive routines, and attend regional dance competitions
• Mentor young dancers in performance quality, professionalism, and confidence

Head Counselor - XL Sports World Summer Camp

(2022-01 - 2025-12)

• Supervised and mentored pre-K, kindergarten, first, and second-grade campers
• Planned and led activities, chaperoned field trips

Black Dance Association: President - The Ohio State University

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

• Lead organization events, executive board meetings, performances, and community engagement initiatives
• Serve as a representative and advocate for minority dancers throughout the college campus community

Undergraduate BFA Representative: OSU Dance - The Ohio State University Department of Dance

(2024-01)

• Represent student voices for the 2026 OSU Dance Cohort
• Plan, organize, and lead the production of the BFA class of 2026 Senior Concert

Activist In Motion: OSU Dance Community Activists - The Ohio State University Department of Dance

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

• Host free community dance classes and outreach events
• Serve as an ambassador and representative for the Department of Dance within the greater Columbus, Ohio community

OSU Art Scholars: Service Chair - The Ohio State University

(2024-01)

• Lead and organize community service based events for The Ohio State University Art scholars program

College Brand Ambassador - Multiple (Uber, Uber Eats, As I Am, Clio, CapCut)

Represented national brands through campus activations and social media. Engaged directly with students to promote products and drive participation.

• Experienced in public promotion, tabling events, brand storytelling, content creation, and brand representation

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance and Minor in Studio Art - The Ohio State University (2022-01 - 2026-12)

Academy of Performing Arts: Dance - Dance - Burlington County Institute of Technology (2018-01 - 2022-12)