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Jack Puluka
choreographer, teacher, filmmaker
February 10, 2001
(908)-229-2942
Montclair State University 2019 - 2023
Bachelors Degree in Dance Performance & Minor in Experimental Dance Film
Dance Workshops
Bound Brook / Quail Brook Senior Center 2024
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Moving & Grooving dance / fitness four-week class
Hillsborough Senior Center 2024
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Irish dance, history & fitness six-week class
Randal’s Island – Porch Stomp 2023
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Three half hour public Irish dance classes
Teaching Experience
2023 - 2025
2023 - 2025
2022 - 2025
2022 - 2024
2019 - 2022
2019 - 2021
2017 - 2021
2015 - 2021
Somerville Public Schools
Substitute teaching for Somerville Public Middle School.
FreeSpae Dance
Modern dance company lead by Donna Score, performing for East Coast audiences & teaching masterclasses for k-12 students.
Darrah Carr Dance
Creating spaces where students of all ages can indulge in the history, technique & culture of traditional Irish Ceili. Performing & instructing for K-12, universities, public & private events year round..
Nimbus Summer Arts program ages 6-10
Writing weekly original scripts for students ages 6-10, including acting, dance, art & music. This summer program is designed to boost children’s creative growth through weekly theater exercises & a show every Friday evening.
Ellis Dance Studio ages 6-18
I've had the pleasure of teaching a variety of styles such as ballet, Irish dance, tap, jazz, hip-hop, acting & musical theatre. Each class curated towards a shared love for community, personal expression & building proper technical strength.
USAIDA Pocono Springs Summer Camp ages 8-16
Combining Irish & contemporary dance at a variety of skill levels. Emphasizing the fun that can accompany challenging technical work. Finding ways to encourage personal expression through Irish dance technique.
Hammerstep Dance Co ages 10-16
Blending together Irish dance, hip-hop & body percussion at a variety of skill levels. Taking Irish rhythms & amplifying them with a full body expressive approach. Taught both in person & over Zoom for week long or single day workshops.
Lynn Academy of Irish Dance ages 6-16
I first started teaching traditional Irish dance at the Lynn Academy. Including figure line dances & competitive classes from beginner to championship levels. With a high concentration on personal technique, self confidence & strength training.
Performance Experience
2024 Darrah Carr Dance
“An Irish Night” Darrah Carr, Lancaster
2023 Irish Arts Center
“Ceili” Darrah Carr & Sean Curran
FreeSpace Dance
“Butt Rock” Donna Scro
Jacobs Pillow
“Ceili” Darrah Carr & Sean Curran
Montclair State University Reparatory Co.
“Fickle” Dolly Sfeir
Darrah Carr Dance
“Trad Stomp” Darrah Carr, Warwick
“An Irish Night” Darrah Carr, Wilkes Barre Oswego
2022 Montclair State University Reparatory Co.
“Batty Moves” Urban Bush Women, Samantha, Speiss
Irish Arts Center
“Ceili” Darrah Carr & Sean Curran
Montclair State University Reparatory Co.
“Lifting The Veil” Kayla Zhure
“Cloven Kingdom” Paul Taylor Company, Jamie Rae
“ERIF” Jordan Moore
2021 “Welcome” Stefanie Batten Bland
2020 “Spirit” Christian Von Howard
2019 “Underneath” Jessie DiMauro
2018 Hammerstep Dance Co.
“Indigo Grey” Jason Oremus & Garrett Coleman
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Photos by Rebecca Marcela Oviatt