Grace Lynn
Glenside,PA
Summary
Dynamic dance instructor with a passion for fostering creativity and confidence in young dancers. Experienced in choreography development, flexibility and technical conditioning, and creating classes that promote growth and positivity. I aim to inspire individuality while promoting progress in technique, emotional execution, strength, flexibility, and terminology comprehension.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ballet/Tap Instructor
Movement Culture
Oreland, PA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Taught combination ballet and tap classes for children ages 2–8, focusing on age-appropriate foundational technique, basic terminology, and coordination.
- Designed lesson plans that enhanced structure, with incentives to encourage enthusiasm for dance and commitment to the learning process. This method has proven to be effective in regards to retention of material.
- Fostered a positive, safe, and healthy environment for growing dancers to promote confidence and freedom of self-expression.
- Choreographed short, engaging routines showcased at the end of each class to provide the guardians with the opportunity to regularly watch their children dance. Parents have expressed positive feedback from these weekly routines, promoting enhanced customer satisfaction, and improved ability of students to retain choreography quicker.
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet the varying skill levels and learning styles of young dancers.
- Addressed instances of teasing with empathy and guidance, reinforcing respect and kindness among students.
Assistant Choreographer
Movement Culture
Oreland, PA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with the lead choreographer to develop original group and solo routines for competitions, and recitals. Routines varied across multiple dance styles, including Hip Hop, lyrical, and jazz, for ages 12-14.
- Helped lead and create warm-ups and conditioning exercises to prepare dancers physically for rehearsals.
- Customized choreography to the dancers' individual strengths, while providing challenges to foster growth.
- Inspired students to explore their own creativity and expression through movement, encouraging individuality within structured choreography.
Substitute Dance Teacher
Movement Culture
Oreland , PA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- I assumed the role of teacher when the primary teacher was absent.
- Classes taught as a substitute include: Hip Hop class for ages 12-14, lyrical for ages 10-14, and jazz for ages 12-14.
- Followed existing lesson plans when provided, and created engaging, effective class content when needed.
- Quickly adapted to different teaching environments and class structures, while maintaining a consistent and positive experience for students.
Education
Dance Minor
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05-2027
Skills
- Choreography development
- Contemporary
- Tap
- Ballet
- Lyrical
- Jazz
- Modern
- Dance instruction
- Lesson planning
- Creative expression
- Performance preparation
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Adaptability in teaching
- Age-appropriate instruction
- Flexibility techniques
- Technical instruction
- Physical conditioning
- Musicality awareness
Certification
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Ballet/Tap Instructor
Movement Culture
09.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Choreographer
Movement Culture
09.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Dance Teacher
Movement Culture
09.2022 - 06.2023
Dance Minor
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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