Brekyn Knowles
Queen Creek,AZ
Summary
I am a hard-working, passionate, and open-minded individual who is ready to take on any challenge. I absolutely love getting to engage with students of all ages and share my passion and knowledge of dance with them.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Teacher
Artistic Motion Dance and Arizona Dance Studio
07.2023 - Current
- Choreographed routines for competitions, recitals, and other performances.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons introducing students to dance techniques and foundations.
- Taught a variety of dance styles including hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary to students ages 3 to adult.
- Cultivated a positive and inclusive learning environment by fostering respect, teamwork, and open communication among students.
Dance Teacher and Assistant
Abstraction Dance Company
05.2023 - Current
- Recognized and adapted to different learning styles to productively teach materials to students.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Assisted multiple choreographers by demonstrating their combinations during classes, supporting a positive learning environment, and helping clean up around the studio.
- Created a couple concept videos with help from the directors.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop choreography for various age groups and skill levels.
Dance Teacher and Director
Elektro Dance Academy
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Choreographed routines for competitions and performances.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Created a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
Education
No Degree - Dance
CLI Conservatory
Southampton, MA06-2026
High School Diploma -
Casteel High School
Queen Creek, AZ05-2024
Licensed Esthetician - Esthetics
East Valley Institute of Technology
Queen Creek, AZ05-2024
Skills
- Training in multiple styles of dance including hip hop, jazz, contemporary, ballet, tap, technique, and ballroom
- Taught dance classes in multiple styles for all ages at several different studios across the Phoenix area
- Competed in various dance competitions since age 5 including solos, duos, and group pieces
- Choreographed competitive solos, group numbers, school assembly and halftime performances, and concept videos
- Assisted multiple choreographers including Brian Friedman, Goose Polanco, Courtney Skye, Kylie Redding, and many more
- Radix Protegé winner (2024)
- Intrigue Senior True Performer (2023)
Background
Experience
- Competed against multiple hip hop teams from across the country
- Competed against the best junior teams from all over the world on national television
- Competed against various hip hop teams from the United States as well as all around the world
- Received two silver medals and two gold medals in the US; placed 7th and 9th in the world
Professional Experience
World of Dance USA Championships - 1st Place (July 2019)
NBC's World of Dance - Season 3 Competitor with Elektro Crew (October 2020 - April 2021)
Hip Hop International - 2x USA Gold Medalist (August 2017 - August 2024)
Timeline
Dance Teacher
Artistic Motion Dance and Arizona Dance Studio
07.2023 - Current
Dance Teacher and Assistant
Abstraction Dance Company
05.2023 - Current
Dance Teacher and Director
Elektro Dance Academy
09.2022 - 05.2024
No Degree - Dance
CLI Conservatory
High School Diploma -
Casteel High School
Licensed Esthetician - Esthetics
East Valley Institute of Technology
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