Jayden Bidle
Richmond
Summary
Creative and intuitive leader who is eager to be working when it comes to the things she is passionate about. Confident dance instructor in many styles of dance, technique and history wise. Recognized for her choreographic works and strong self-starting ability.
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in dance and choreography and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barre Instructor
Taou Yoga Studio
08.2024 - Current
- Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Helped clients reach fitness objectives by providing encouragement and motivation.
- Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.
- Adapted instruction to accommodate special needs, disabilities and physical limitations.
- Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
Theatre Choreographer and Instructor
SPARC
04.2024 - Current
- Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members.
- Helped students understand rhythm, leaps, turns and posture.
- Choreographed performances for individuals and groups.
- Taught acting skills applied in a dance setting to students
- Administered fun and innovative community theatre games and activities
- Established and enforced safety standards, promoting warm-up exercises and proper technique.
- Staged multiple shows such as Willy Wonka, and Highschool Musical
Dance Instructor
Grace Arts
07.2022 - Current
- Created a safe environment for students ages 3 to adult to explore their bodies kinetically
- Trained students of all ages dance techniques and histories in ballet, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, modern, and contact improvisation
- Found creative ways to engage humans of all backgrounds in a community led by movement
- Choreographed numerous dances for students recitals and dance competitions
- Selected costuming for dance numbers
- Edited music for dance numbers
- Curated curriculums such as somatics and creative compostion
- Been a mentor for dancers looking to pursue it professionally
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
- Assessed student progress regularly to identify students needing individualized help, provide feedback and select suitable material for dancers.
- Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
Visual Artist
Passion Project
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Identified concepts and created sketches for paintings, sculptures and illustrations.
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
- Built a brand for myself on social media
- Sold work at local markets and events
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA01.2024
High School - undefined
Middletown High School
Middletown, MD01.2020
Skills
- Communal values
- Dance background
- Group and individual instruction
- Sound and video editing (adobe Premiere)
- Breathwork and yoga
- Instructional techniques
- Kinesthetics
- Choreography
- Painting/Drawing
- Photography
- Self-Starter
- Anatomically fluent
Accomplishments
- American Dance Festival summer program scholarship, 2022
- VCUarts Rough Cut screening 'CHAOS MODE', 2022
- Residency with Christian Von Howard, 2022
- VCUarts dance scholarship, 2020
- Dance NHS Graduate, 2020
- SHIP DMA summer scholarship, 2016-2018
- MADM Chapter 17 Choreography Award, 2019
Certification
American Barre Technique
Elemental Body Alignment System
Timeline
Barre Instructor
Taou Yoga Studio
08.2024 - Current
Visual Artist
Passion Project
07.2024 - 02.2025
Theatre Choreographer and Instructor
SPARC
04.2024 - Current
Dance Instructor
Grace Arts
07.2022 - Current
High School - undefined
Middletown High School
American Barre Technique
Elemental Body Alignment System
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Virginia Commonwealth University
Similar Profiles
A'LEESHA TRUELOVEA'LEESHA TRUELOVE
Yoga Instructor at Seeking Space Yoga/ Imagine Yoga StudioYoga Instructor at Seeking Space Yoga/ Imagine Yoga Studio
Ava MeteerAva Meteer
Office Worker at Vasa the Yoga StudioOffice Worker at Vasa the Yoga Studio
Amy PikeAmy Pike
Yoga Instructor at Om Ananda Yoga StudioYoga Instructor at Om Ananda Yoga Studio