JUDITH LEPPEK
Omaha,NE
Summary
BALLET INSTRUCTOR Background includes dance performance, recital planning, performance management and classroom instruction. Passionate about instilling a love of dance in children, as well as techniques and strength for long-term benefits.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BALLET INSTRUCTOR
DEDICATION DANCE COMPANY
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with choreographers to refine or modify dance steps
- Encouraged creativity and innovation in all aspects of dance instruction
- Assessed students' dancing abilities to determine areas needing improvement
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet student needs
- Planned lessons with logically sequenced objectives, based on curriculum
- Guided and advised students on educational and social matters pertaining to further education and future careers
- Engaged with learners to promote student dialogue and positive interaction
- Selected and provided costumes to students for competitions and shows.
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
LIFETIME FITNESS
01.2009 - Current
- Provided instruction in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines
- Coached and motivated class participants to achieve fitness goals
- Delivered adequate warm-up and stretching to avoid injuries
- Incorporated use of cuing, tempo and safe transitional movements from one exercise to another
- Maintained continuing education around latest group fitness trends
- Led energizing, fun and safe group classes for range of fitness levels.
Advanced Ballet Instructor
Creighton University
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Enhanced student performance by implementing tailored ballet training programs for various skill levels.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop and improve ballet curriculum, fostering a higher quality of education.
- Provided individualized feedback to students on their technique, enabling them to refine their skills and excel in performances.
BALLET INSTRUCTOR
OMAHA ACADEMY OF BALLET
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet student needs.
BALLET INSTRUCTOR
AMERICAN MIDWEST BALLET SCHOOL/MOTION 41 DANCE
08.2011 - 06.2021
- Taught company classes and warmup classes before performances
- Helped to stage the ballet Giselle
- Coached rehearsals gave notes
- Performed leading character roles in the ballet Snow White as the Evil Queen and Bertha the mother in Giselle.
COMPANY BALLET INSTRUCTOR
AMERICAN MIDWEST BALLET COMPANY/BALLET NEBRASKA
09.2013 - 03.2020
- Taught company classes and warmup classes before performances
- Helped to stage the ballet Giselle
- Coached rehearsals gave notes
- Performed leading character roles in the ballet Snow White as the Evil Queen and Bertha the mother in Giselle.
BALLET INSTRUCTOR
MID ATLANTIC BALLET SCHOOL
09.2006 - 06.2008
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet student needs.
BALLET DANCER
BALLET ARIZONA
10.1992 - 05.2002
- Performed numerous soloist and principal roles in classical ballets such as the Nutcracker, Coppelia, Giselle, Swan Lake, Cinderella
- Performed lead roles in Neo Classical Ballets by George Balanchine including, Serenade, Concerto Barrocco, Duo Concertante, Agon, the Four Temperaments, Slaughter on 10th Avenue, and Allegro Brilliante
- Performed various roles in many modern and contemporary works by Pilobolous, Paul Taylor, Kurt Joos, Momix, Complexions Dance Company, Agnes De Mille, and Michael Uthoff.
BALLET DANCER
THE HARTFORD BALLET COMPANY
07.1988 - 05.1992
- Guided and advised students on educational and social matters pertaining to further education and future careers
- Assessed students' dancing abilities to determine areas needing improvement
- Selected and provided costumes to students for competitions and shows.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
WILLIAM H. HALL HIGH SCHOOL
West Hartford, CT06.1988
Skills
- Performance Coaching
- Flexibility training
- Music Interpretation
- Private Lessons
- Classical Technique
- Rehearsal Direction
- Variations Training
- Pointe Technique
- Dance Program Development
- Competitive Dance
- Lesson Planning
- Group Fitness Certification
Certification
- ACE Group Fitness Certification F121069
- CPR 00OJ87N
State
NE
Zip
68135
City
Omaha
Personal Information
Title: B A L L E T I N S T R U C TO R
References
- Tiffany Rocz, Director And Founder, (402) 612-6277, Tiffany@dedicationdanceco.com
- Beth Russell, Group Fitness Coordinator, (402) 334-4064, BRussell@lt.life
Timeline
Advanced Ballet Instructor
Creighton University
08.2023 - 04.2024
BALLET INSTRUCTOR
DEDICATION DANCE COMPANY
06.2021 - Current
BALLET INSTRUCTOR
OMAHA ACADEMY OF BALLET
07.2019 - 05.2022
COMPANY BALLET INSTRUCTOR
AMERICAN MIDWEST BALLET COMPANY/BALLET NEBRASKA
09.2013 - 03.2020
BALLET INSTRUCTOR
AMERICAN MIDWEST BALLET SCHOOL/MOTION 41 DANCE
08.2011 - 06.2021
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
LIFETIME FITNESS
01.2009 - Current
BALLET INSTRUCTOR
MID ATLANTIC BALLET SCHOOL
09.2006 - 06.2008
BALLET DANCER
BALLET ARIZONA
10.1992 - 05.2002
BALLET DANCER
THE HARTFORD BALLET COMPANY
07.1988 - 05.1992
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
WILLIAM H. HALL HIGH SCHOOL
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