Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Charlie Winningham

Dance With Stacey
COOKEVILLE,TN
21
years of professional experience

Experienced and trained dancer from age three, and spent a lifetime in classes and workshops all over the country. Received accolades from youth as a competitive dancer and then to professional tours. after spending a decade in semi and professional dancing I began teaching and choreographing with students performing from TPAC and throughout the United States. Students and choreography winning national rewards in performances and competitions by preserving the art and discipline of dance keeping everything based in the love of Jesus.

Work History

Dancer

15 Years 2 Months
Professional / Award Recipient | 01.2000 - 03.2015

Participated in New York City Dance Alliance activities.

Out of Eden : Dancer ; Crystal Lewis Tour

Co Dance Paula Abdul; ESPN Featured Dancer ; Scholarship Winner

ProDance ; Scholarship Winner San Antonio, Tx. Featured Dancer (Brian Freidman)

Broadway Dance Center : Scholarship Winner

Dance Instructor

8 Years
Cathy's Dance Studio | 02.1997 - 02.2005
  • Designed age-appropriate dance lessons aligned with skill levels, class goals, and performance schedules.
  • Instructed students in technique, rhythm, posture, and choreography across multiple dance styles.
  • Assessed student progress and adjusted training plans to support individual improvement.
  • Choreographed recital and competition routines, ensuring polished transitions and consistent timing.

Dance Studio Owner

2 Years 10 Months
On Cue Dance Academy | 08.2013 - 06.2016
  • Enrolled , instructed and choreographed all classes and genres ages 3 - adult.
  • Directed daily studio operations, class scheduling, and instructor coordination to maintain consistent program delivery.
  • Developed class offerings and recital programs aligned with student progress and studio goals.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere for students by fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity in both staff members and clientele.

Dance Teacher

1 Year 2 Months
DanceWorks | 06.2014 - 08.2015
  • Instructed ballet, jazz, and contemporary technique with clear demonstrations and corrective feedback.
  • Developed age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with class level and studio curriculum.
  • Choreographed recital routines supporting performance readiness and stage confidence.

Dance Instructor

3 Years
Dance With Stacey | 07.2015 - 07.2018
  • Supervised studio safety, maintaining organized spaces and enforcing proper warm-up practices.
  • Guided students through auditions, rehearsals, and stage preparation with clear direction.
  • Choreographed and instructed annual classes for bi-annual performances

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications

Tennessee State University | Nashville, TN | 08.2006

Skills

Dance instruction: ballet
tap
jazz
hip hop
contemporary
acro
Competition preparation
Classical technique
Costume maintenance
Audition preparation
Class management
Dance technique development
Choreography creation

Timeline

Dance Instructor

Dance With Stacey
07.2015 - 07.2018Read More

Dance Teacher

DanceWorks
06.2014 - 08.2015Read More

Dance Studio Owner

On Cue Dance Academy
08.2013 - 06.2016Read More

Dancer

Professional / Award Recipient
01.2000 - 03.2015Read More

Dance Instructor

Cathy's Dance Studio
02.1997 - 02.2005Read More

Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Science from Mass Communications
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Charlie Winningham