Dominika Tomczyk

Having overcome ballet induced injuries, I came to the realization that the body is our instrument and we must care for it as one. During the road to many recoveries, I always took precaution and interest in the work of my doctors and physical therapists. I wanted to prevent future injuries and create the most strong and stable foundation for my body. In these years of trial and error, my curiosity for the human body grew. Now, as a coming college student, I hope to to feed this new interest of mine. I aspire to discover the secrets hidden behind our cell walls and in turn, help heal athletes and reveal their greatest potential as a physical therapist or researcher of the human body.

Since every field of science is a never ending study, my education will not cease after my Bachelor's degree. I hope to transition from studying Bio-Chemistry to learning the blueprints of physical therapy. I hope that my major in Bio-Chemistry will provide a strong foundation for the future experiments I explore in more specified fields of medicine.

Science-
Aside from attending Trumbull High school, I was a student at the Trumbull Agriscience and Biotechnology Center taking daily classes regarding biotechnology, plant science, mechanics, and animal science. Aside from the in-school academics, I am an active member of the FFA, PALS Underclassmen Mentorship Program, and the Trumbull Agriscience and Biotechnology Ambassador. I volunteered to help plan and establish all of the agriscience events promoting FFA and the school. Such annual events include: dog wash, farm fair, Halloween festival, Christmas plant sale, Easter plant sales and more.
At the Agriscience school, the Supervised Agricultural Experience is an opportunity to volunteer and work at a company or organization in order to encourage the exploration of career opportunities. One of my jobs has been at city line florist. Studying and caring for many flower and plant species, creating and selling flower bouquets, and organizing inventory. Another opportunity I had was at Guy’s Eco Garden, a fully organic and naturally grown garden where i pick weeds, plant and tend for fruits vegetables and herbs, gather and sell those crops at farmer markets. I specialized and assisted in crop production, tractor mechanics, cooking and baking as well as wine production from grape vineyards.

Dance- 2001-present
As a current student of the Bolshoi Ballet Academy, I take classes in ballet, pointe, repertoire, partnering, modern, acting and character. I have performed leading roles in ballets such as the Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Chopiniana, Sleeping Beauty, Carmen,and other spring performances.
In previous dance studios, I practiced modern, ballet and contemporary ballet pieces for PACC’s benefit concerts in support of many causes including illnesses and diseases. Shows include: Dancer’s Responding to Aids, SAM benefit concert, Ali's Angels concert, Hair of the Dog, Positively Pink(breast cancer). Performance venues include Madison Square Garden and the Joyce Theater in New York.