Dena Vilardi
East Rockaway ,NY
Summary
Accomplished Dance Instructor & Choreographer with a proven track record at Magnolia Dance Academy, excelling in choreography expertise and classroom leadership. Spearheaded innovative routines, significantly enhancing student performance and competition success. Skilled in music editing and fostering a supportive, achievement-oriented environment. Nominated for an Industry Dance Award in 2024. Represented Lynbrook's own Magnolia Dance Academy in Hollywood, CA at the IDA.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor & Choreographer
Magnolia Dance Academy
09.2017 - Current
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies during warm-ups and cool-downs, ensuring safe practice for all participants.
- Communicated with students and parents in person, via email, and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Provided one-on-one coaching sessions for competition preparation, leading to numerous awards and accolades for students.
Dance Instructor & Choreographer
Maple Avenue Dance
09.2004 - 06.2017
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
Dance Instructor & Choreographer
Riptide Films
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Developed new choreography for commercials for clients including Matel & Bazooka.
- Auditioned and assessed perspective dancers for television commercials.
- Trained actors to dance and perform choreography for multiple commercials.
- On set choreography direction and production.
Dance Instructor & Choreographer
Oceanside Conservatory of Dance
09.1998 - 06.2004
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by promoting positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FLAssociate of Arts - Dance
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY05.2001
Skills
- Choreography expertise
- Organization
- Video Editing
- Performance Coaching
- Injury Prevention
- Classroom leadership
- Dance Theory Knowledge
- Stage Management
- Performance Planning
- Competitive Dance
- Dance Program Development
Timeline
Dance Instructor & Choreographer
Magnolia Dance Academy
09.2017 - Current
Dance Instructor & Choreographer
Riptide Films
01.2005 - 12.2007
Dance Instructor & Choreographer
Maple Avenue Dance
09.2004 - 06.2017
Dance Instructor & Choreographer
Oceanside Conservatory of Dance
09.1998 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Education
The University of Tampa
Associate of Arts - Dance
Nassau Community College
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