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Jatara Newell

Rancho Cucamonga,CA

Summary

Seasoned Choreographer proficient in planning dances for students of all ages and levels. Skilled in preparing dancers and routines for competitions and performances, such as musicals, videos, and recitals. Ready to offer my 10 years of experience in related roles and take on dynamic new role.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance Advisor

Fontana Unified School District
Fontana , California
08.2022 - Current
  • Instructs students grades 6-12 in a variety of dance genres including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary.

  • Provides high-level instruction and guidance to students on proper dance techniques and styles.
  • Creates choreography for group numbers as well as individual solos.
  • Attends conferences related to the field of dance instruction in order to stay up-to-date on current trends.
  • Serves as an adjudicator for high school dance classes.
  • Develops comprehensive lesson plans for classes of all levels, from beginner to advanced.
  • Worked closely with co-teachers to perfect performance of dance moves.
  • While assisting, I learned choreography quickly and adapted to changes in choreography led by co-teachers.
  • Builds and cultivates lasting professional relationships with other dancers, choreographers and performers by attending social events and maintaining communication.
  • Collaborates with choreographers to develop and refine routines, ensuring alignment with artistic vision.
  • Contributes to a positive and supportive team environment, fostering collaboration among cast and crew.
  • Provides mentorship to junior dancers, offering guidance on technique, performance, and professional development.
  • Works closely with lighting and sound teams to ensure technical elements complemented performances.
  • Provides feedback during rehearsals to help refine performances and enhance overall production quality.
  • Maintains peak physical condition through rigorous training, including strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular exercises.
  • Adapts quickly to last-minute changes in choreography or production plans, maintaining professionalism under pressure.
  • Assists in choreography creation for new productions, contributing creative ideas and movement concepts.
  • Engages in injury prevention practices, including proper warm-up routines and use of protective equipment as needed.
  • Identifies current dance trends and innovations to stay updated and learn new moves.
  • Organizes and supervises rehearsals for performances and recitals.
  • Develops relationships with local schools in order to establish partnerships that would benefit both entities.
  • Conducts regular assessments of student progress in order to monitor achievements and set goals accordingly.
  • Attends quarterly professional development trainings that helps teachers improve teaching skills and better meet students' needs.

Dance Choreographer

Transforming Arts & Minds, LLC
Irvine, CA
01.2019 - Current
  • Earns positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
  • Trains students to properly warm-up and stretch for dancing.
  • Introduces students to the fundamentals of musical theatre dance.
  • Works with children of different ages and molds teaching methods to align with age and skill level.
  • Instructs students on theater and dance terminology along performance skills.
  • Develops curriculum and lesson plans to structure classroom activities.
  • Prepares and implement curriculum for theatre program focusing on individual student strengths.
  • Integrates technology in classroom by showing musicals and promoting stage presence.
  • Maintains records to document attendance.
  • Choreographs 2-3 dance numbers for student springtime recital.

Freelance Choreographer

Self Employed Services
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
06.2018 - Current
  • Consults with clients for event choreography.
  • Prepares choreography and directs for individual and group performances. (Sweet 16's, Quinceanera's, Weddings, Cotillions, and Concept Videos).
  • Studies history of cultural dances for birthday celebrations to gain knowledge, appreciation, and uphold folkloric practices.
  • Assists with selection of music, themes, and costumes/attire for event choreography.
  • Choreographs for private lessons virtually and in person.
  • Instructs students of various ages and levels in multiple dance disciplines such as Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Liturgical and more.

Hip-Hop Dance Instructor

Retro Fitness Gym
Pomona, CA
10.2018 - 12.2018
  • Planned classes focusing on instruction, demonstration, and work time.
  • Created and taught beginning hip-hop dance for adults of all ages and levels.
  • Designed class format for warm-up, dance instruction, and cool down.
  • Enhanced students' confidence and progress.

Dance Instructor

Dance Terrific
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
10.2012 - 10.2013
  • Instructed groups of individual and coupled dancers in different dance styles.
  • Devised and directed group, couples and individual dance performances.
  • Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
  • Prepared and delivered carefully-crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques and history of hip-hop culture.
  • Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.
  • Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
  • Instructed students in Beginning and Intermediate Hip-hop for children and teens.

Dance Instructor

True Stars Dance Academy
Fontana, CA
08.2010 - 01.2012
  • Taught Hip-hop dance to ages and levels for ages 4 and up.
  • 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.
  • Maintained attendance, fees and rehearsal schedules for classes.
  • Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress.
  • Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
  • Monitored student performance and offered feedback to support goal achievement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Dance

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
06.2022

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts With A Dance Emphasis

Riverside City College
Riverside, CA
06.2013

High School Diploma -

Los Osos High School
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
06.2008

Theater Arts

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA

Skills

  • Student Motivation
  • Class Scheduling
  • Dance Program Development
  • Competitive Dance
  • Costume Selection
  • Performance Assessments
  • Event Planning
  • Goal Setting
  • Creative Movement
  • Choreography and Routines
  • Creating Choreography
  • Relationship Building
  • Class Management
  • Time Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Stage Assistance
  • Audio Equipment Operation
  • Jazz Dance Instruction
  • Ballet Instruction
  • Hip-Hop Dance Instruction
  • Modern and Contemporary Dance Instruction
  • Jazz Funk Instruction
  • Heels Dance Instruction
  • Choreographing for the Screen
  • Virtual Instruction
  • Microsoft Office
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Dance Advisor

Fontana Unified School District
08.2022 - Current

Dance Choreographer

Transforming Arts & Minds, LLC
01.2019 - Current

Hip-Hop Dance Instructor

Retro Fitness Gym
10.2018 - 12.2018

Freelance Choreographer

Self Employed Services
06.2018 - Current

Dance Instructor

Dance Terrific
10.2012 - 10.2013

Dance Instructor

True Stars Dance Academy
08.2010 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Dance

University of California, Riverside

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts With A Dance Emphasis

Riverside City College

High School Diploma -

Los Osos High School

Theater Arts

California State University, San Bernardino

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