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Ada Cacciatore

New York,NY

Summary

AC holds a B.F.A in Dance from the prestigious National Dance Academy in Rome - IT, where her passion for dance was nurtured and developed. Her commitment to continuous growth led her to participate in intensive programs worldwide, including the Random Dance Company, Phoenix Theater, Nederlands Dans Theater at The Place (London), and the Alonzo King Lines Ballet Summer Intensive in San Francisco. Ada's journey also included an Independent Study Program at The Ailey School, the official school of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Throughout her career, Ada's performances have been a testament to her versatility and artistry. She has collaborated with esteemed choreographers such as Zarko Prebil, Derek Mitchell, Max Luna lll, Lanette Alvarez, Donald Byrd, Darshan Singh Bhuller, Amaury Lebrun, Lakay Worrell, Sidra Bell, Kevin Albert, Yesid Lopez, and Stefanie Batten Bland. Notably, she graced the stage as a supernumerary in ABT’s production of "Whipped Cream" in October '22.

Beyond her accomplishments as a performer, Ada's dedication to dance education shines brightly. In 2022, she founded "One World Dance," a company dedicated to transcending cultural boundaries through the power of dance. Through this endeavor, she fosters an appreciation for diverse dance styles, uniting people from all walks of life. Entertainment oriented with 8+ years' of experience in dancer/educator background with a wide-range of professional experiences. A top-performing, ambitious and enthusiastic professional credited and able to successfully identify opportunities for dancers.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dance Teacher /Choreographer

Centre Stage at Ballet Arts
03.2023 - Current
  • Ability to teach using various dance styles and methodologies from beginner to advanced level.
  • Guiding dancers through the process of learning competition choreography, teaching passion for precision and artistry on the competition stage.
  • 3-17 y/o.
  • Develop dance curriculums and prepare lesson plans.
  • Engage, encourage, and motivate students to reach their goals.
  • Evaluate student performance and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Provide a fun and creative environment.
  • Keep up to date in your discipline and implement any changes to the dance routines and curriculum as needed.

Dance Teacher

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
01.2023 - Current
  • Welcome students, sign-in 6-10 y/o.
  • Preparing materials.
  • Maintaining a safe and organized learning environment.
  • Providing individual or small group instruction.
  • Lesson plans.
  • Teaching choreography trough video instructions.
  • Notifying head teachers of any broken equipment or unsafe aspects of a dance studio space.
  • Updating and maintaining student attendance records.
  • Attending staff meetings and making contributions to any discussion on that is necessary to improve upon each programs.

Operations Manager

One World Dance
01.2022 - Current


  • Managing all our international guests, venues and activities.
  • Managing schedules and requisitions.
  • Guest satisfaction as a primary goal: to consistently deliver fun and memorable vacation.
  • Leading the company with 8 team members.
  • Proficient in coordinating and scheduling trips for dance competitions, organizing private classes, managing summer intensives and dance events with attention to detail, ensuring seamless and well-structured programs.
  • Supervise all the activities including show production, dance classes and attractions.
  • Company needs are met pertaining to accommodation, schedules, dance classes, dance convention, attractions and 24/7 assistance.

Dance Teacher /Choreographer

The Dance Collective
09.2017 - Current
  • Creating and utilizing lesson plans that teach children how to dance, 3-17 years old.
  • Choreograph routines and select music for recitals and concerts.
  • Conduct group and private lessons for competition team.
  • Reporting any student injuries and then completing the required forms.
  • Updating and maintaining student attendance records.
  • Attending staff meetings and making contributions to any discussion on that is necessary to improve upon each programs.

Dance Teacher /Choreographer

Fancy Feet Dance Studio
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Managing 9 dance classes per week.
  • Following existing dance plan, create new classes for new classes.
  • Responsible for implementing dance lesson plans and curriculums and for providing close supervision to students.
  • Encourage students to learn this wonderful discipline and pursue their own creative.

Sub Ballet Professor

Dance Department NJ University
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Managing 4 dance classes per week.
  • Following existing dance plan.
  • Teaching choreography through old video footage.
  • Responsible for implementing dance lesson plans and curriculums and for providing close supervision to students.
  • Encourage students to learn this wonderful discipline and pursue their own creative.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dance -

National Academy of Dance
Rome, ITALY

Skills

  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Management
  • Attentive listening
  • Empathy
  • Patience
  • Positive attitude
  • Early childhood education
  • Photography skills
  • Creativity
  • Leadership
  • Higher education teaching
  • Curriculum development
  • Time management
  • Italian Passport and USA Green Card holder

Certification

ABT Certification Teacher for ABT's National Training Curriculum in Level PrePrimary to Level 3

Languages

Italian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Dance Teacher /Choreographer

Centre Stage at Ballet Arts
03.2023 - Current

Dance Teacher

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
01.2023 - Current

Operations Manager

One World Dance
01.2022 - Current

Sub Ballet Professor

Dance Department NJ University
01.2019 - 04.2019

Dance Teacher /Choreographer

Fancy Feet Dance Studio
09.2018 - 01.2020

Dance Teacher /Choreographer

The Dance Collective
09.2017 - Current

Bachelor's degree in Dance -

National Academy of Dance
Ada Cacciatore