BRIDGETTE WILSON
Port of Spain,Trinidad & Tobago
Summary
An educational leader with a proven track record of driving academic success and fostering a collaborative school environment. Expertise in curriculum development, staff training, and student engagement. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-driven approach that aligns with institutional goals and changing educational needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Caribbean School of Dancing
10.2017 - Current
- Cultivate positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Administer personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Oversee schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Oversee teaching of Royal Academy of Dance and Imperial Society of Dance syllabus and enter students for exams.
- Teaching of a minimum of 10% of classes offered at the school.
- Manage budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Plan and execute school performances.
- Seek new opportunities for teacher and student development.
- Www.caribbeanschoolofdancing.com
Choreographer
The Lost Tribe
01.2015 - Current
- Develop themed presentations for the annual National Carnival Commission Parade of the Bands Competition
- Www.losttribecarnival.com
Rehearsal Director
Metamorphosis Dance Company of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2009 - 05.2024
- Scheduling and supervision of all classes and rehearsals for all dancers and choreographers.
- Work alongside choreographers to assist with their process and ensure all dancers are meeting the demands of the work.
- Oversee operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Develop short and long-term goals to assist dancers with their transition into the company.
- Www.metamorphosisdance.com
Head Choreographer and Director
Commonwealth Youth Games Opening Ceremony
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Responsible for choreographing 2 sections of the opening ceremony performance
- Overseeing all other additional choreographers and the cast of over 100 performers hired
- Management of stage direction for all performers and athletes alongside the script writer to cohesively bring the script to life
Lead Choreographer
LAVWAY
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Develop 5 new pieces of choreography to highlight traditional Carnival experiences and characters in a modern way
- Work alongside script writers, composers, set designers and directors to develop the film
- Hiring and training of dancers
- Overseeing all additional performers hired
- Www.lavwayourstory.com
Head of Visual and Performing Arts
Maria Regina Grade School
01.2011 - 06.2016
- Developing and overseeing the delivery of the syllabus of the Dance, Drama, Art, Music and Physical Education programmes across all 7 grade levels
- Ensuring all subject areas were equipped with proper facilities and materials for each school year/term
- Teaching of the dance and drama syllabus for Grades 1 to 5
- Planning and execution of school wide activities ranging from Sports Day to Carnival celebrations
- Www.mariaregina.edu.tt
Teacher
Caribbean School of Dancing
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Teaching of ballet, modern and tap dancing and preparation of students for exams in these styles under the examination board of Royal Academy of Dancing and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing.
Education
Master of Arts - Choreography
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music And Dance
12.2017
Certificate of Higher Education - Ballet
Royal Academy of Dance/University of Bath
2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts Hons - Dance
York University
06.2009
Skills
- Creative Team Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Studio Management
- Program Management
- Program Implementation
- Employee/Dancer Oversight
- Rehearsal Management
- Class Instruction
Certification
2022: Catapult Caribbean Arts Grant Recipient
2020: Royal Academy of Dance Registered Teachers Status
2015: Nominee for National Youth Award in Art and Culture in Trinidad and Tobago
2012: Winner of the COCO Dance Festival's Choreographer Award
2005: Associate in Modern Theatre Dance from the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
Accomplishments
Untitiled (2024)
Dust to Dust: The Final Hour (2023)
Side A//Side B (2022)
LAVWAY (Film) (2021)
Dust to Dust: The Beings (Film) (2021)
In Chaos; Beauty (Film) (2020)
hashtagprayfor (2019)
Le Ballet (2019)
Finale (2019)
Island In The Sun (2018)
Diatribe (2018)
We Jammin' Still (2018)
Descending Into Light (2017)
Timeline
Head Choreographer and Director
Commonwealth Youth Games Opening Ceremony
06.2023 - 08.2023
Lead Choreographer
LAVWAY
11.2020 - 02.2021
Principal
Caribbean School of Dancing
10.2017 - Current
Choreographer
The Lost Tribe
01.2015 - Current
Head of Visual and Performing Arts
Maria Regina Grade School
01.2011 - 06.2016
Rehearsal Director
Metamorphosis Dance Company of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2009 - 05.2024
Teacher
Caribbean School of Dancing
01.2009 - 01.2016
2022: Catapult Caribbean Arts Grant Recipient
2020: Royal Academy of Dance Registered Teachers Status
2015: Nominee for National Youth Award in Art and Culture in Trinidad and Tobago
2012: Winner of the COCO Dance Festival's Choreographer Award
2005: Associate in Modern Theatre Dance from the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
Master of Arts - Choreography
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music And Dance
Certificate of Higher Education - Ballet
Royal Academy of Dance/University of Bath
Bachelor of Fine Arts Hons - Dance
York University
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