Hi, I’m
Claire Jones
Dance Director/Educator
Devon,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals. Skilled Choreographer and Dance Educator talented managing instruction and support for multiple dancers. Proficient in posture, technique, rhythm and steps. Friendly and upbeat communicator with passion for helping dancers to build solid foundation of skillful technique.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Work History
Upper Main Line YMCA, Berwyn, PA
Dance Director
10.2010 - Current
Job overview
- Leads department of 250 plus dancers and 8 dance faculty
- Oversees, choreographs and produces annual dance recital, Nutcracker production, competitions, festivals and out reach programs
- Director and choreographer for junior and senior dance companies
- Assist in day to day operation and management of UMLY summer day camp with 800 campers and 100 counselors in attendance daily
- Oversees award winning summer dance camp with over 100 dancers in attendance
- Instructs beginner-advanced level movement, ballet, modern and contemporary classes
- Introduced and developed Adaptive Dance programming
- Manages dance department budget, marketing, volunteers and family engagement
Lifetime Athletic Club, Wayne, PA
Lead Ballet Instructor
05.2017 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans for 80 dancers, introducing students to ballet technique
- Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program
- Choreographed bi-monthly showcase
Pas De Chat Dance Academy, Beirut, Lebanon
Dance Director
06.2008 - 03.2010
Job overview
- Led 100 students in differing age groups in learning various dance movements, steps and disciplines
- Choreographed performances for individuals and groups
- Managed studio marketing and communication
- Helped students understand rhythm, leaps, turns and posture
American Community School Of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
Director of Performing Arts, Summer Program
06.2008 - 08.2008
Job overview
- Responsible for overseeing performing arts camp and production
- Instructed dance classes and taught choreography to 50 campers
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School, Philadelphia , PA
Dance Teacher/Leadership Team Member
08.2001 - 06.2004
Job overview
- Taught dance classes to 5th-12th grade "at risk" students, including dance technique, dance history, health, anatomy and physiology
- Completed report card assessments and parent conferences
- Managed after school dance club
- Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities
- Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and cultural dance
21st Street Dance Academy, Philadelphia, PA
Dance Director/Owner/Operator
07.1997 - 08.2001
Job overview
- Developed choreography for up to 100 dancers for recital performances
- Managed dance studio with 100 plus dancers in attendance plus summer dance camp
- Directed marketing and communication, budget development and teacher recruitment
- Taught movement and ballet classes for ages 3-adult
Education
Temple University , Philadelphia, PA
Master of Education from Dance
08.1992 - 08.1993
Temple University , Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Dance
08.1988 - 08.1991
Utah State University , Logan, UT
No Degree from Summer Dance
05.2001
Bradford College , Bradford, MA
No Degree from Dance
08.1987 - 07.1988
Acton Boxboro Regional High School , Acton, MA
High School Diploma
09.1983 - 06.1987
Skills
Communication
undefinedAccomplishments
2022 Adaptive Dance, Boston Ballet
2022 Best Dance Camp on the Mainline
2022 First Place Award-Starpower Dance Competition
2022 Philadelphia Youth Dance Festival
2021 First Place Award-Ignite Dance Competition
2021 Flawless Technique Award-Ignite Dance Competition
2020 Unity Dance Conference, Academic Scholarship Award
2019 First Place Award-Elevate Dance Competition
2017 Best Dance Camp on the Mainline
2017 Employee of the Year, YMCA of The Greater Brandywine
1990 Outstanding Dancer Award, Utah State University
1987 Higher Education Dance Scholarship, Acton School of Ballet
Additional Information
Publications:
https://www.mychesco.com/a/entertainment/arts-culture/umly-performing-arts-company-brings-the-magic-of-theater-to-budding-performers-via-two-holiday-performance/
https://vista.today/2022/09/adaptive-dance-programs-ymca/
Certification
First Responders CPR and First Aid
Timeline
First Responders CPR and First Aid
11-2022
Lead Ballet Instructor
Lifetime Athletic Club
05.2017 - 05.2018
Dance Director
Upper Main Line YMCA
10.2010 - Current
Dance Director
Pas De Chat Dance Academy
06.2008 - 03.2010
Director of Performing Arts, Summer Program
American Community School Of Beirut
06.2008 - 08.2008
Dance Teacher/Leadership Team Member
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School
08.2001 - 06.2004
Utah State University
No Degree from Summer Dance
05.2001
Dance Director/Owner/Operator
21st Street Dance Academy
07.1997 - 08.2001
Temple University
Master of Education from Dance
08.1992 - 08.1993
Temple University
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Dance
08.1988 - 08.1991
Bradford College
No Degree from Dance
08.1987 - 07.1988
Acton Boxboro Regional High School
High School Diploma
09.1983 - 06.1987
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