Laura Cook
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Disciplined and Creative Dance Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor
Spirit of Dance
Marietta, GA
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented dance classes for students of all ages, levels and abilities.
- Organized and monitored rehearsals to ensure the quality of performances.
- Instructed students in the basics of various dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap and contemporary.
Freelance Choreographer and Instructor
www.defyinggravityarts.com
Los Angeles, CA
11.2011 - Current
- Developed choreography for musical productions, such as plays and films.
- Taught classes at local schools and studios about different types of dance forms.
- Coached performers on facial expressions, gestures, and body language in order to bring characters to life onstage.
- Developed and facilitated signature style for dance company.
Dance Program Director
Mount Pisgah Arts Academy
Johns Creek, GA
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Conducted needs assessments and developed program objectives.
- Created and implemented new policies and procedures for the program.
- Managed budgeting processes, including creating forecasts and tracking expenses.
Summer Camp Director
Mount Pisgah Christian Academy
Johns Creek, GA
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Organized and supervised staff training sessions.
- Developed and implemented camp curriculum, activities and policies.
- Maintained a safe environment for campers by enforcing rules and regulations.
Choreographer and Instructor
Stage One Dance Academy
Los Angeles, CA
06.2005 - 10.2012
- Coordinated interviews with qualified applicants and trained all new clerical staff
- Managed work place grievances and communication with attorneys and different departments.
- Produced and designed all communication graphics for union member correspondence.
- Demonstrated various dance routines, watched and evaluated dancers and tweaked steps to produce outstanding shows.
- Taught students techniques for different leaps and turns, as well as proper posture and rhythm sensitivity.
- Conducted auditions for potential performers who were interested in joining the troupe.
- Created specialized instruction to teach students of varying skill levels.
- Engaged with parents and guardians through regular communication, discussing student progress and addressing concerns.
- Evaluated current trends in the field of dance instruction in order to make recommendations for program improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre And Dance
Otterbein University
Westerville, OH05-2001
Master of Arts - Counseling
Northwestern University
Evanston, ILSkills
- Teaching strategies
- Instructional Techniques
- Working with Special Needs Children & Adolescents
- Choreography
- Yoga
- Marketing Development
Timeline
Dance Instructor
Spirit of Dance
08.2021 - Current
Summer Camp Director
Mount Pisgah Christian Academy
04.2021 - 09.2021
Dance Program Director
Mount Pisgah Arts Academy
01.2019 - 08.2022
Freelance Choreographer and Instructor
www.defyinggravityarts.com
11.2011 - Current
Choreographer and Instructor
Stage One Dance Academy
06.2005 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre And Dance
Otterbein University
Master of Arts - Counseling
Northwestern University
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