Heidi Towle
Summary
Twenty years teaching ballet, tap, jazz and musical theater. Tap danced throughout Europe with the Wolfgang Bocksch 1st European Tour of 42nd Street before moving to Orlando to perform as a dancer, singer, actress and stunt woman at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World. Danced internationally with the band Dance Express. An Applause Award winner for best choreography for West Side Story at Lake Nona High School and an ABT® Certified Teacher for levels Primary - 5. Passionate about sharing my love of dance and the arts with the next generation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans using Florida elementary visual and performing arts kindergarten through fifth grade dance standards from the Scope and Sequence from the Instructional Management System.
- Held auditions and rehearsals for the Competitive Dance Team. Choreographed award-winning routines presented at the dance performance assessment and dance gala.
- Recognized and adapted to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students while creating a safe and inclusive environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves through dance, regardless of their background or experience level.
- Organized and led rehearsals for successful grade level performances, showcasing student's talents and hard work.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication between students, parents, and staff.
- Implemented injury-prevention techniques into daily warm-ups and stretches to promote healthy dancing habits among students.
- Participate in district and school initiatives serving on the OCPS dance board, sunshine committee, and the positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) committee.
Dance Teacher
Orlando Ballet School
01.2005 - Current
- ABT® Certified Teacher primary - level 5
- Successfully presented 8 classes 2016-2024 to the ABT certification board to maintain Certified Status https://www.abt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ABT-Certified-Teachers-Levels-45-up-9-26-22.pdf
- Choreographed unique routines tailored to individual student abilities, enhancing each dancer's strengths while improving areas of weakness.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to ballet dance exercises and techniques with proper progressions
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, performance evaluations, and lesson plans for effective classroom management.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities, including students with exceptionalities.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop a comprehensive dance curriculum for various age groups and skill levels.
Dance Teacher
Fitness Through Dance
09.2021 - Current
- Choreograph unique warm up and across the floor exercises and combinations, tailored to individual adult dancer's abilities.
- Encourage adult students to develop self-confidence through the art of dance, specifically tap dance.
- Recognize and adapt to different abilities and learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students of all levels.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver weekly lesson plans introducing dancers to tap dance techniques and progressions.
Education
Bachelor of Performing Arts - Dance
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK05.1989
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK05.1989
Skills
- Professional Dancer
- Choreography Expertise
- Diversified Instruction/Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Ability to Model and Motivate
Timeline
Dance Teacher
Fitness Through Dance
09.2021 - Current
Dance Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Dance Teacher
Orlando Ballet School
01.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Performing Arts - Dance
Oklahoma City University
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Oklahoma City University
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