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Cassidy Pravecek

Dance Instructor And Dancer
Le Mars,IA

Summary

Veteran Dance Teacher successful at teaching children of all ages diverse dance styles. Prepares for performances and recitals and infuses fun into weekly classes. Bringing 10+ years of related experience.

Work History

Dance Instructor

Central Dance Academy
Le Mars, IA
08.2019 - Current
  • Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
  • Prepared classrooms for new student groups.
  • Coached individual students on by-appointment basis with personalized dance teaching and support.
  • Communicated with students and parents in person, via email and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Planned routines for recitals and performances.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Teach Tumbling, jazz, and lyrical to dancers the age of 5 to the age of 18.

Pre-Professional Dancer

Central Dance Academy
Le Mars, IA
08.2019 - Current
  • Incorporated variety of movement styles into percussive dance routines for stage performance.
  • Choreographed solo, duo and group performances for contemporary dance company.
  • Coordinated with choreographers to enhance and refine movements to properly enact intended vision.
  • Competed in duo contemporary dance tournaments.
  • Led rehearsals for ballet recitals.
  • Incorporated creative movement techniques into ballet routine.
  • Performed improvised tap routine with live music accompaniment.
  • Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
  • Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
  • Competed against 250 other performers for roles and assignments.
  • Attend rehearsals 4 days per week, totaling 15 hours.
  • Performing a minimum of 16 times per year at competitions and performances.

Competitive Gymnast

The Turn Around
Le Mars, IA
08.2008 - 07.2019
  • Worked with coaches and trainers to understand and implement improvement strategies.
  • Applied discipline and sense of responsibility toward all team and personal activities.
  • Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice and going to classes.
  • Helped new team members acclimate to procedures, collaborate with fellow athletes and enhance competitive performances.
  • Developed and maintained key relationships fellow athletes, coaching staff and school administrators and professors.
  • Optimized nutrition, training regimens and lifestyle choices to keep fitness at optimal levels.
  • Practiced with team on schedule and trained alone to enhance athletic abilities and contributions to team success.
  • Trained extensively and observed proper nutrition for weeks leading up to national-level fitness competitions.
  • Maintained professionalism when attending charity, sporting and media events as team representative.

Dance Instructor

The Turn Around
Le Mars, IA
08.2014 - 05.2019
  • Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
  • Adhered to studio guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Communicated with students and parents in person, via email and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Choreographed minimum of 10 dance numbers for school's year-end recital.
  • Taught pre-ballet, ballet, jazz, modern/contemporary, competitive solo dancers and beginner competition dance classes for recreational and competitive students from the age of 2 to 13.
  • Planned routines for recitals and performances.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
  • Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.

Gymnastics Coach

The Turn Around
Le Mars, Iowa
10.2011 - 05.2019
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
  • Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
  • Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Emphasized punctuality to students to always begin and end lesson on time.
  • Collaborated with coaches, students and administrators to run high-quality program.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Enhanced player health with optimized nutritional strategies and improved life choices.
  • Worked with both mentally and physically handicapped people and promoted interactive learning.
  • Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-mat.

Competitive Dancer

The Turn Around
Le Mars, IA
08.2009 - 05.2019
  • Choreographed solo, duo and group performances for contemporary dance company.
  • Incorporated variety of movement styles into percussive dance routines for stage performance.
  • Coordinated with choreographers to enhance and refine movements to properly enact intended vision.
  • Competed in duo contemporary dance tournaments.
  • Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
  • Sang and danced with creative ensembles and troupes for dramatic and comedic performances.
  • Performed eye-catching jazz and hip hop routines at competitions.
  • Competed against 180 other performers for roles and assignments.
  • Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
  • Performed in multiple roles for ballet, jazz and contemporary productions by attending daily rehearsals to perfect execution of dance movements.

Skills

    Posture understanding

Instructional techniques

Safety awareness

Class leadership

Performance experience

Strengthening routines

Flexibility improvements

Mentoring

Parent relations

Teaching expertise

Competitive history

Classroom management

Attendance records

Clear communication

Facilities management

Student assistance

Student records management

Assessments

Differentiated instruction

Recital Planning

Modern ballet training

Elementary education

Middle school education

Adult Education

Lesson Planning

Group Instruction

Accomplishments

  • Won 36+ competitions
  • 6 competitions routines receiving Perfect scores
  • Competed all over the United States
  • Attended multiple intensive workshops and dance conventions

Timeline

Dance Instructor

Central Dance Academy
08.2019 - Current

Pre-Professional Dancer

Central Dance Academy
08.2019 - Current

Dance Instructor

The Turn Around
08.2014 - 05.2019

Gymnastics Coach

The Turn Around
10.2011 - 05.2019

Competitive Dancer

The Turn Around
08.2009 - 05.2019

Competitive Gymnast

The Turn Around
08.2008 - 07.2019

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