Gabriella Pate
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic dance instructor with a background in curriculum development and personalized coaching. Known for adaptability and effective communication, fostering skill growth among students while maintaining a positive learning atmosphere.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dance Instructor/Choreographer
Legacy Dance Institute
Vienna, USA
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed lesson plans aligned with class curriculum to enhance educational objectives.
- Instructed jazz, ballet, and tumbling techniques to cultivate young dancers' skills.
- Employed various methods for technique and strengthening to foster dancer growth.
- Provided tailored coaching and feedback for skill enhancement and potential realization.
- Adapted lesson plans according to student skill levels and learning styles to optimize progress.
- Created injury prevention warm-up exercises customized to individual dancer needs.
- Taught proper stretching techniques before and after classes to mitigate injury risks.
- Mentored young dancers on goal setting, time management, perseverance, and self-discipline.
Treasurer
GMU School of Dance - Executive Board
Fairfax, USA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Processed incoming merchandise, ensuring accurate inventory counts and optimal storage solutions.
- Sorted and organized returned merchandise by condition, size, and category to streamline operations.
- Maintained clean work area to enhance efficiency in handling returned merchandise.
- Updated inventory records using computer systems to track status of returned items.
Dance for Parkinson's Disease Intern
GMU School of Dance
Fairfax, USA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted Dance for Parkinson's Disease classes to enhance participant engagement.
- Curated curriculum and marketing strategies to promote class offerings effectively.
- Acquired knowledge on Dance for PD certification to ensure adherence to best practices.
- Created opportunities to integrate classes with movement research initiatives.
- Developed surveys for Parkinson's disease patients to investigate dance as a healing modality.
Costume Shop Intern
GMU School of Dance
Fairfax, USA
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Sewing, stitching, and altering costumes by hand or with a sewing machine.
- Dressed various professional companies who performed at the Center for Performing Arts
- Laundering and steaming costumes before and after performances.
- Assisting actors with quick changes during performances.
- Assisting with fabric selection, pattern-making, and cutting materials.
- Preparing dressing rooms and ensuring all costume pieces are in place.
Marketing Intern
Butler Arts and Events Center
Indianapolis, USA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Create organic social campaigns for fall performances
- Assist with the creation of training documentation
- Report show earning to Pollstar and research potential future artists
- Assist with offer, contracting, and review process for potential artists
- Assist with calendar management and event tracking in VenueOps
- Assist with registration and check ins for camps and conferences
- Perform Front-of-House duties for events as needed including ushering, ticket taking, and more
- Assisted with event set-up and tear-down for shows at Clowes Hall
- Emailed sponsors and donors about upcoming performances
Front Desk Receptionist
Expressenz Dance Center
Carmel, USA
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed front desk operations at Expressenz Dance Center during holiday breaks from college.
- Logged client information and organized attendance in JackRabbit software.
- Coordinated costume preparations for performances and competitions.
- Acquired customer service experience through daily interactions with clients.
Education
Dance (Bachelor of Fine Arts) - BFA in Dance with a minor in Arts Management
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2025
Skills
- Dance instruction and performance
- Customer service and support
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Adaptability and willingness to learn
- Trustworthiness and responsibility
- Curriculum development
- Proficient in POS systems and Jackrabbit software
Certification
CPR/First Aid, ATC certification and license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dance Instructor/Choreographer
Legacy Dance Institute
08.2024 - 06.2025
Treasurer
GMU School of Dance - Executive Board
08.2024 - 05.2025
Dance for Parkinson's Disease Intern
GMU School of Dance
08.2024 - 05.2025
Costume Shop Intern
GMU School of Dance
08.2023 - 05.2025
Marketing Intern
Butler Arts and Events Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Front Desk Receptionist
Expressenz Dance Center
12.2021 - 01.2022
Dance (Bachelor of Fine Arts) - BFA in Dance with a minor in Arts Management
George Mason University
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