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Adrian Valencia

Los Angeles,CA

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Hip Hop Dance Instructor - Queerchata Series

Untouchable Dance Studio
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Taught and explained Hip Hop choreography and foundation by breaking down steps and applying it to the learning of choreography.
  • Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
  • Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.

Hip Hop Dance Instructor/ Choreographer

In The Groove Dance Studio
12.2018 - 03.2023
  • Taught/ subbed monthly classes for Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Hip Hop
  • Choreographed a routine for performance for the junior division, Tribe called Groove
  • Guest Instructed for the studio's adult training team, Groove Theory
  • Recognized and adapted to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students.

Hip Hop Dance Instructor

Alonzo King LINES Ballet
05.2019 - 04.2020
  • Taught weekly Intermediate Hip Hop classes, increased attendance from 3 to 10 + students weekly
  • Participated in networking community events to promote company's outreach and engagement
  • Motivated students to dissect routines in order to see progression and apply it to new routines
  • Identified student abilities and tailored choreography in order to challenge students at a rightful pace

Professional Dancer

Jabbawockeez LLC.
07.2017 - 11.2017
  • Dancer for Universal Studios Hollywood, Jabbawockeez
  • Performed in multiple roles by attending daily rehearsals to perfect execution of dance movements.
  • Executed movement to the fullest of ability every night infront of 1,000's of guest in attendance
  • Worked with diverse artists and in collaboration with managers, stage crew, wardrobe, and lighting technicians

Captain/ Hip Hop Choreographer -Press Play Co.

Step 1 Dance & Fitness
11.2012 - 06.2015
  • Choreographed performances for in state and international competitions
  • Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members
  • Collaborated on music and held auditions for the company
  • Helped students work on facial expressions and music theory to apply to dance performance

Director/Dance Choreographer - Sac Modern

California State University, Sacramento
01.2012 - 11.2014
  • Managed rehearsals and daily operations when it came to preparation for performance or competition
  • Choreographed routines and transitions for competition
  • Evaluated member's capabilities and provided constructive criticism to improve technique and execution

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Media Studies

California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
05.2017

Skills

  • Choreography
  • Isolations
  • Popping
  • Tutting
  • House
  • Locking
  • Waves
  • Partner work
  • Group Teaching & Private coaching

Timeline

Hip Hop Dance Instructor - Queerchata Series

Untouchable Dance Studio
08.2023 - 09.2023

Hip Hop Dance Instructor

Alonzo King LINES Ballet
05.2019 - 04.2020

Hip Hop Dance Instructor/ Choreographer

In The Groove Dance Studio
12.2018 - 03.2023

Professional Dancer

Jabbawockeez LLC.
07.2017 - 11.2017

Captain/ Hip Hop Choreographer -Press Play Co.

Step 1 Dance & Fitness
11.2012 - 06.2015

Director/Dance Choreographer - Sac Modern

California State University, Sacramento
01.2012 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Media Studies

California State University - Dominguez Hills

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