DR. CHRIS CASELY

Falls Church, VA
Founder - Director - Planning and Development - Teacher / Choreographer - Graphic / Web / Print Design - Finance and Marketing Manager

Owner of Creative Health of the Self, an integrative wellness company offering group and private instruction across multiple disciplines, including dance, fitness, Ayurveda, yoga, nutrition, astrology, meditation, and embodied self‑development practices. The work blends creative expression with holistic health to support balance, awareness, and personal growth. Chris serves as a teacher, trainer, coach, and choreographer, guiding individuals through movement‑based and reflective practices that cultivate resilience, vitality, and alignment.

Kansas City, Missouri

Executive Director and Co‑Founder of a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the art of dance to individuals with physical disabilities and their non‑disabled partners. Led the training and choreography of more than 40 original routines for nine disabled dancers, presented across 25 performances, competitions, and benefit events. Provided direct instruction and mentorship to disabled dance partners, supporting both artistic development and embodied confidence.

Oversaw, mentored, and coordinated a multidisciplinary staff of eight across eight distinct areas of dance and instruction. Designed and executed the organization’s startup business and financial plan, including the development of nonprofit bylaws. Created, managed, and continuously updated the organization’s website, branding, graphics, and media assets, including logo design and promotional materials.

Planned, organized, and executed an average of 15 benefit events annually while working closely with media partners, volunteers, and community stakeholders. The organization received front‑page coverage in the Kansas City Star and was featured on multiple television news outlets. In addition to leadership and creative direction, provided hands‑on support for participants’ mental and physical well‑being through responsible, compassionate instruction.
Roles encompassed executive leadership, teaching and choreography, planning and development, graphic, web, and print design, as well as finance and marketing management.

KANSAS CITY

Executive Director - Planning and Development - Teacher / Choreographer Graphic / Web / Print Design - Finance and Marketing Manager

Co‑Owner of a Dance and Performing Arts Studio offering group and private instruction across multiple disciplines, including dance, martial arts, and fitness. Served as teacher, trainer, and choreographer for hundreds of students, supporting technical skill development, performance readiness, and personal growth.

Prepared and trained students to compete in multiple competitive events annually, overseeing choreography, rehearsal schedules, and performance standards. Managed and coordinated all teaching staff, ensuring instructional quality, alignment, and operational efficiency across programs. Held responsibility for the execution and management of government contracts, maintaining compliance while delivering high‑quality instructional services.

Vice President Solely responsible for organizational stability, Finance Manager and Marketing Manager, Business and Sales Development, Curator/Art Dealer

Vice President of an Art Gallery representing a network of more than 50 local and nationally based artists. Led the development of startup business and financial plans, supporting sustainable growth and operational clarity. Managed and delivered over 100 projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with artistic vision, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

Curated, promoted, and executed approximately 30 art exhibitions annually, overseeing artist relations, exhibition planning, marketing coordination, and event execution to expand audience reach and community engagement.

Teach competitive ballroom dance, Sales specialist, Choreographer, Advanced teacher, Trainer.

 Ballroom Dance Instructor teaching over 200 students through structured, progressive instruction. Trained and onboarded more than 30 new employees, supporting instructional quality and operational growth. Served as a top sales representative, generating approximately 40% of total company revenue, contributing over $200,000 in gross sales through client relationships and program sales.

Executive Member:

Spouses Club of Lewis McChord 
Webmaster (2021-2023)

Santa's Castle 
Webmaster (2021- Pres)

Rainier PTO
Vice President (2021-2023)

Arlington Children's Chorus 
Secretary (2023-Pres)

Advisory Member:

It's s Military Life
Advisor (2025)

American Corporate Partners
Mentor (2026-Pres)