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Elizabeth Gordon

Harrison,MI

Summary

Energetic Dancer with 16 years of experience performing solo and with highly talented dance groups. Confident and driven dancer with exceptional flexibility and endurance. Superior skills in tap, jazz, jazz funk, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, and ballet dance genres.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Competitive/Recreational Dance Teacher

Ultra Dance Company
Harrison Twp , MI
09.2024 - Current
  • Received multiple overall placements and awards for competitive team

  • Instructed students in proper technique, terminology and performance of various styles of dance such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and contemporary.

Competitive/Recreational Dance Teacher

Rhythm-N-Jump Dance Academy
St. Clair Shores , MI
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
  • Instructed groups of individual and coupled dancers in different dance styles.
  • Assessed students' progress and structured lesson plans to facilitate continued learning.
  • Selected age-appropriate music and maintained up-to-date knowledge of students' favorite music to incorporate into lessons.
  • Adapted teaching style for students of different ages and experience, ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels.

Competitive Dancer

Rhythm-N-Jump Dance Academy
St. Clair Shores , MI
09.2011 - 06.2022
  • Learned choreography quickly and adapted to changes in choreography seamlessly by maintaining physical and mental flexibility.
  • Identified current dance trends and innovations to stay updated and learn new moves.
  • Trained, exercised and attended dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical stamina and physical fitness.
  • Rehearsed about 12 hours per week to prepare for dance roles and performances.
  • Auditioned for dance placement or membership in dance troupes or companies.
  • Trained, exercised and attended classes to maintain highest level of proficiency, ability and fitness.
  • Taught new dance students and oriented new dancers to company.

Education

High School Diploma -

L'anse Creuse High School
Harrison Twp, MI
06.2022

Skills

  • Classical Ballet
  • Choreography Creation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Dance Competition
  • Classical Dance
  • Modern and Contemporary Dance
  • Acrobatics Dance
  • Dance Performance
  • Tap Dancing
  • Hip Hop Dance
  • Jazz/Jazz Funk Dance
  • Musical Dance
  • Lyrical Dance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

Additional Information

  • Height: 5'3"
  • Elizabeth has taken on gigs to assist at national dance conventions in Orlando, FL including StarQuest nationals for Dione Hamza, and Jayme Wappel.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Competitive/Recreational Dance Teacher

Ultra Dance Company
09.2024 - Current

Competitive/Recreational Dance Teacher

Rhythm-N-Jump Dance Academy
09.2022 - 06.2024

Competitive Dancer

Rhythm-N-Jump Dance Academy
09.2011 - 06.2022

High School Diploma -

L'anse Creuse High School

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