Dance Teacher resume example with 15+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
H: (555) 432-1000
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Summary
Jessica Claire is an internationally known Bollywood choreographer and director who has created Bollywood Musicals in India and Israel. Jessica was born and raised in India and has been an assistant on many Bollywood films in Mumbai, India. She has been a pioneer in encouraging Broadway themed musicals in India and worked on some of the biggest Bollywood and Kids musicals. Jessica has travelled and worked in South Africa, Israel, Canada and Puerto Rico with her work.
Since paving her professional Career her work has been known as a blend of her deep rooted cultural influences and Theatrical prowess. She was responsible to bring Indian cultural dance to Dollywood Parks and her company become the only Bollywood company to Perform with Dolly Parton. She has been blending diversity and connecting people of all backgrounds with her work.
She has been awarded the ICAT CERTIFICATE for community action by Gibney Dance and actively teaches domestic abuse victims with Sanctuary for families.. She has also recently finished her degree from the Summer Institute in using art as activism.
Jessica also produces a dance festival in New York to bring out the diversity of Dance in New York City.
Jessica is also a Volunteer and partner on many programs with the Chapman Partnership in Miami and aims to share her culture with everyone including the Homeless.
Skills
Lesson preparation
Flexibility techniques
Strength development
Focus on Posture correction and alignment
Step by Step instructions
Performance planning for recitals, shows and outdoor performances end of term
Technique improvement
Proficient in Bollywood, Indian dance and Jazz
Group teaching
Individual instruction and Private Classes
Choreography for weddings and events
Performance for commercial events, theatrical productions and privates.
Experience
Dance Teacher, 08/2021 - Current Harvest Preparatory Academy – Yuma, AZ,
Instructed Adult students in classes in studio and outdoor during the pandemic ( 10-50 students)
Planned choreography for group performances and recitals for Cafe Namaste outdoor events and end of session performances
Producer, 10/2017 - Current Zynga, Inc. – Los Angeles, CA,
Created and managed production for all NYC Dance Week Projects to be produced for the Festival.
Helped the director with planning and completing shots.
Coordinated production schedules, editing, coordinating volunteer teams and sponsors.
Recruited and managed event and location crews for the performances, studios, outdoor and online events.
Worked with network president to define and communicate organization's mission to board members, media and sponsors
Bollywood Dance Instructor , 08/2017 - Current Wts International, Inc. – Miami Beach, FL,
Delivered individual instruction to students in between age group 5 - 60 years as a dance teacher in a career spanning over 20 years
Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to clients.
Maintained attendance, fees and rehearsal schedules for most of my classes.
Coordinated and administered complete dance programs for schools and my classes.
Instructed groups of individual and coupled dancers in different dance styles such as Indian, Bollywood, Jazz, Contemporary and kids Hip Hop.
Coached sub-optimal and replacement performers on dance techniques and choreography for shows
Devised and directed group, couples and individual dance performances.
Performed at different events as professional dancer.
Planned and oversaw marketing plans to increase studio business as a Studio Head and Franchise Owner in India.
Planned choreography for group performances and recitals for a School in California.
Instructed adult and kids students in classes such for Jazz and Bollywood.
Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace at Sri Ram School, Indian
Choreographed dance numbers for OVIMA GLOBAL -student springtime recital.
Dance Instructor, 07/2018 - 07/2020 Harvest Preparatory Academy – San Luis, AZ,
Delivered individual instruction to students in between age group 18-60 years for Bollywood and BollyJazz
Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
Maintained attendance, fees and rehearsal schedules for classes.
Coordinated and administered complete dance program for weekend shows and studio Anniversary show.
Set up appointments to coach students in additional techniques and for private sessions
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