Annabel Mitchell
I have the dream of sharing my love for dance with any kids I teach! I am wanting to curate the best ways to teach kids how to do certain moves and allow them to understand the "how" of dance while also understanding the terminology and history of dance! I am also hoping to choreograph more combos for different levels to expand my expertise in choreography! I also am hoping to create concept videos of dancer/s to different sets of music to tell a story and share my creative eye!
Work History
Dance Instructor
2 Years 1 Month- I teach fun, yet purposeful classes to kids aged 2-18.
- I currently teach jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical/contemporary, technique/conditioning, and beginner acrobatics
- I choreograph combos for them to be able to put their dance skills and quick retention skills to use
- I have choreographed tap, jazz, lyrical/contemporary, and ballet routines for their end of year recitals as well as routines for holiday performances
- I have also been a guest teacher at other studios teaching mat pilates, and combo classes
Education
High School Diploma
I graduated from high school as someone who was homeschooled their whole life! After high school I took a few college courses on graphic design to learn the adobe products for photo and video editing as well as advertisement design!
Skills
Accomplishments
I have been dancing in a studio setting since I was 3 and competitively since I was 5. I have won many awards throughout the years including 1st overalls for my solo entries, duo/trios, and group dances. My graduating year my studio group dance won the highest scoring number at nationals with a routine that I was one of the leads for! I am a certified Pilates instructor with BODYBAR and currently teach at the Osprey, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, and Downtown Sarasota locations. I have continued my dance education after graduating high school by taking ballroom privates. I also have a photography and videography business hoping to eventually specialize in dance photography and concept videos. I just completed my first year at Dance Masters of America Teacher Training School and passed all of the assessments for level 1 including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Modern!