Dance Instructor
Eminence Dance Studio
Washington Terrace , Utah
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented dance classes for students of all ages, levels and abilities.
- Organized and monitored rehearsals to ensure the quality of performances.
- Instructed students in the basics of various dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap and contemporary.
- Taught a variety of techniques including leaps, turns and jumps.
- Provided individual feedback on student performance to help them improve their skills.
- Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
- Collaborated with other instructors to develop lessons plans that meet the needs of each student's level of ability.
- Created a safe environment where students can learn without fear of criticism or judgment.
- Assessed student strengths and weaknesses to determine areas needing improvement.
- Motivated students by providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
- Demonstrated proper technique while teaching new movements or steps.
- Selected appropriate music for classes based on genre, speed and skill level required.
- Monitored student progress over time to ensure they are meeting their goals.
- Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
- Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
- Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Coached sub-optimal and replacement performers on dance techniques and choreography for numbers.
- Selected age-appropriate music and maintained up-to-date knowledge of students' favorite music to incorporate into lessons.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Maintained effective working relationships with staff members, students and parents.
- Prepared and delivered carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and positions while building ballet knowledge.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Planned classes focusing on instruction, demonstration and work time.
- Enhanced students' confidence and progress by promoting diligence and determination with difficult tasks.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons and projects.
