Kate Kaminski
Normal,IL
Summary
Seasoned Head Dance Team Coach with significant experience in choreography, team management, and performance coordination. Known for strong leadership skills, ability to foster talent, and creation of innovative dance routines. Success lies in effectively enhancing team dynamics while maintaining high standards for performances. Strengths include keen understanding of various dance forms, effective communication skills, and commitment to continuous professional growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Dance Team Coach
Unit 5 School District
Normal, IL
10.2024 - Current
- Lead and coordinate all aspects of the dance team, including practices, performances, and competitions.• Create and teach choreography tailored to events like halftime shows, pep rallies, and competitions.• Manage scheduling, communication, and team logistics.• Foster teamwork, discipline, and school spirit while supporting student-athletes’ growth.• Collaborate with school staff and parents to meet team goals and represent the school positively.
- Managed program budget, checking funds remaining, spending and money raised.
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
Illinois State Competitive Dance Team Member
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05.2022 - Current
- Contributed to a positive and supportive team environment, fostering collaboration among cast and crew.
- Attended auditions and casting calls, showcasing skills and adaptability to secure roles in competitive environments.
- Studied, practiced and rehearsed dances required in roles.
- Auditioned for dance placement and membership
- Engaged in injury prevention practices, including proper warm-up routines and use of protective equipment as needed.
- Provided support to fellow dancers backstage before, during, and after performances.
- Provided feedback during rehearsals to help refine performances and enhance overall production quality.
- Trained, exercised and attended dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical stamina and physical fitness.
- Studied various dance techniques and styles to expand repertoire and improve versatility as a performer.
- Built and cultivated lasting professional relationships with other dancers, choreographers and performers by attending social events and maintaining communication.
Master Class Instructor
DeKalb Just For Kix
DeKalb, Illinois
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Demonstrated new skills, techniques, and strategies to help students understand concepts better.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Provided individual attention when needed to help students with specific skill development issues.
- Researched trends in dance instruction methods to stay current with industry standards.
- Delivered group lectures and hands-on demonstrations to instruct students.
- Instructed classes in a variety of styles, including jazz, hip hop, ballet, contemporary and lyrical.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Illinois State University
Normal, ILSkills
- Choreography expertise
- Performance coaching
- Team management
- Creative vision
- Motivational techniques
- Dance technique
- Teaching experience
- Fundraising
- Physical conditioning
- Choreography creation
- Character development
- Class planning
- Body alignment
- Emotional expression
- Stamina building
- Balance improvement
- Strength training
- Flexibility development
Timeline
Head Dance Team Coach
Unit 5 School District
10.2024 - Current
Master Class Instructor
DeKalb Just For Kix
06.2023 - 06.2024
Illinois State Competitive Dance Team Member
Illinois State University
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Illinois State University