Danielle Batchelor
Ramona,CA
Summary
Qualified dance team coach and technique educator with a strong track record of developing disciplined, high-performing teams. Creates a positive, structured training environment that elevates both team morale and performance. Combines strong leadership, choreography, and technical instruction to drive growth, refine execution, and achieve competitive success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Competition Judge
Platinum Dance Competition
02.2025 - Current
- Evaluated dance performances for technical accuracy and artistic expression
- Provided constructive feedback to dancers and instructors to enhance performance quality
- Maintained impartiality while adjudicating competitions, ensuring fairness in scoring
- Collaborated with event organizers to streamline competition processes and logistics
- Implemented improvements based on competitor feedback, enhancing overall event experience
Dance Competition Judge
West Coast Elite Dance
California
01.2018 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Shared knowledge of dance through critiques
Choreography Consultant
SDSU Dance Team
San Diego, CA
01.2016 - Current
Dance Instructor
Best Foot Forward Dance Studio
Escondido, CA
08.2013 - Current
- Choreographed for recitals and competitions
- Created a safe and effective work place
- Created curriculum to ensure dancers were achieving highest potential
- Kept the flow of communication open between students, parents and studio owner.
- Demonstrated various dance techniques to enhance student skill development.
- Coordinated and led group rehearsals, ensuring synchronized performances.
- Developed a positive learning environment by encouraging creativity and expression in students.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
Dance Team Coach
Carlsbad High School
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Coordinated performances at school events, community functions, and regional competitions.
- Managed scheduling, transportation, lodging arrangements for out-of-town competitions.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding dancer progress, expectations, and upcoming events.
- Established a positive reputation for the dance program within the school community and beyond.
- Facilitated team-building activities to strengthen camaraderie among dancers and boost morale.
- Continuously updated coaching skills through professional development workshops and conferences.
- Motivated dancers to strive for excellence both on stage and in their academic pursuits.
- Worked closely with costume designers to create visually stunning outfits that complemented choreography themes.
- Led by example by demonstrating professionalism, dedication, creative vision during all aspects of coaching duties.
- Advocated for proper funding from school administration to ensure adequate resources were available for the dance program's success.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
- Organized successful fundraising events for team uniforms, competition fees, and travel expenses.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing innovative choreography and training techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with dancers, fostering a positive and supportive team environment.
Dance Competition Judge
Thunderstruck Dance Competition
Multiple States
02.2016 - 07.2024
- Created a safe space for employees and clients
- Judged routines with unbiased knowledge
- Shared in team building activities within staff
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Dance Team Coach
La Costa Canyon High School
Carlsbad, CA
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Kept dancers involved in community projects and performances
- Contacted and booked choreographers
- Made sure dances were clean and appropriate for school and community functions
- Attended competitions and showcases
- Worked closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share ideas and resources to enhance student experience and success.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Helped students meet course goals by establishing clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
- Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
Dance Instructor/Assistant Director
Prestige Dance Company West Coast
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Choreographed for recitals and competitions
- Created a safe and effective work place
- Created curriculum/rules to ensure dancers were achieving highest potential
- Kept the flow of communication open between students, parents and studio owner
- Assisted director with competition deadlines
- Coordinated competition routine entries
- Provided feedback to choreographers
- Facilitated costumes and props for routines
Dance Instructor
Dance Unlimited
08.2008 - 07.2014
- Choreographed for recitals and competitions
- Created a safe and effective work place
- Created curriculum to ensure dancers were achieving highest potential
- Kept the flow of communication open between students, parents and studio owners.
Dance Team Coach
Carlsbad High School
12.2007 - 06.2010
- Was responsible for setting practice schedules and locations
- Entered dancers in appropriate competitions and camps
- Created curriculum to ensure dancers were performing at highest potential
- Made sure communication between students, parents and school flowed well
- Made sure dances were clean and ready for stage/performances
- Kept dancers involved in community projects and performances
- Secured all costuming and choreographers that were needed for special performances
- Developed strong relationships with dancers, fostering a positive and supportive team environment.
Dancer
Unity Dance Ensemble: Tessandra Chavez
08.2002 - 08.2009
Education
High School Diploma -
Carlsbad High School
Carlsbad, CA06.2002
Skills
- Jazz
- Tap
- Hip Hop
- Lyrical/Contemporary
- Pom
- Choreography Creation
- Curriculum
- Theatrical Productions
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Performance Plans
- Competition Preparation
- Audition Preparation
References
Amy Eddo
Owner/Director- Best Foot Forward
426 W. 2nd Avenue
Escondido, CA. 92025
(760) 685-0501
amy@bffdance.com
Tiffany Nagel
Director- Thunderstruck Dance Productions
2905 Lake East Drive, Suite 110
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 505-0827
tiffany@thunderstruckdance.com
Ashley Simmons
Director- West Coast Elite Dance
2060 Avenida de los Arboles, Ste.D #336
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(816) 262-3537
ashley@westocastelitedance.com
Timeline
Dance Competition Judge
Platinum Dance Competition
02.2025 - Current
Dance Team Coach
Carlsbad High School
05.2023 - 07.2024
Dance Team Coach
La Costa Canyon High School
07.2022 - 03.2023
Dance Instructor/Assistant Director
Prestige Dance Company West Coast
05.2018 - 07.2019
Dance Competition Judge
West Coast Elite Dance
01.2018 - Current
Dance Competition Judge
Thunderstruck Dance Competition
02.2016 - 07.2024
Choreography Consultant
SDSU Dance Team
01.2016 - Current
Dance Instructor
Best Foot Forward Dance Studio
08.2013 - Current
Dance Instructor
Dance Unlimited
08.2008 - 07.2014
Dance Team Coach
Carlsbad High School
12.2007 - 06.2010
Dancer
Unity Dance Ensemble: Tessandra Chavez
08.2002 - 08.2009
High School Diploma -
Carlsbad High School