Gabrielle Ferreira
Summary
Accomplished dance educator with a robust background in curriculum development, choreography, and administrative leadership. Expertise in mentoring students and collaborating with faculty to enhance learning experiences. Effectively manages competitive dance operations, ensuring seamless execution of events, communication, and logistics while inspiring dancers to achieve their fullest potential.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Director
Black Box Dance Company- Black Box Studios
Miami, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Direct the competitive dance company serving dancers ages 3-18.
- Design curriculum and teach ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, conditioning, flexibility, technique, hip-hop and latin ballroom.
- Facilitated training sessions to enhance team skills and foster professional development.
- Cultivated partnerships with local organizations to expand the company's network and influence.
- Choreograph competitive routines and annual productions.
- Oversee budgeting, tuition tracking, fundraising, scheduling, and administrative operations.
- Manage parent communication, competition registration, travel logistics, costume measurements, ordering, and uniform design coordination.
- Produce recitals, auditions, showcases, and special events while mentoring students and collaborating with faculty.
Dance Instructor
Black Box Studios
01.2016 - Current
- Teach students of all ages while fostering technical growth, discipline, confidence, teamwork, and artistic expression through comprehensive dance instruction.
- Designed engaging dance lesson plans for diverse age groups.
- Instructed students in various dance styles, including ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, modern, hip hop and latin ballroom.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback regularly.
Assistant Dance Teacher
Miami Arts Charter School
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Demonstrated proper dance techniques to enhance student understanding and skills.
- Supported faculty in instruction, rehearsals, and choreography, enhancing learning experiences for younger dancers.
- Maintained positive learning environment, fostering student engagement and discipline.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop engaging curriculum, aligning with school objectives and enhancing student learning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Arts Charter School
Miami, FL01-2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance Education
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA01-2018
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student mentorship
- Arts administration
- Event planning
- Budget management
- Creative direction
- Brand management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Parent communication
Professional Performance Highlights
- Premios Lo Nuestro
- Premios Juventud
- Miami Swim Week
- Music video work with Maluma, Myke Towers, Wisin & Anitta
- Performed alongside Pitbull, Becky G, Carlos Rivera, Pedro Capó, Raphael, and other nationally recognized artists
Leadership Experience
- Brand Operations Manager, Victoria's Secret PINK
- Assistant Manager, Steve Madden
Timeline
Company Director
Black Box Dance Company- Black Box Studios
01.2021 - Current
Dance Instructor
Black Box Studios
01.2016 - Current
Assistant Dance Teacher
Miami Arts Charter School
01.2010 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Miami Arts Charter School
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance Education
University of the Arts