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Madison Stanley

Morehead,KY

Summary

Energetic Dance Instructor offering 20 years of experience in dance. 10 year experience with students in private and group sessions. Accomplished performer and people person successful at developing talent. Versed in adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Motivated to start a team from the ground up, providing a memorable and efficient experience for dancers.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Competitive Dancer

Dance Etc Studio
Prestonsburg, KY
06.2011 - 06.2017
  • Competed across the country at a national level.
  • Competed at the Dance Worlds Competition 4 years in a row. Placing top 8.
  • Competed as a Solo Dancer 4 years in a row, winning nationals twice and Super Nationals once.
  • Competed at KDCO Regionals as a Solo Dancer in 2017, placing 1st.

Dance Instructor

Dance Etc Studio
Prestonsburg, KY
08.2014 - 06.2017
  • Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
  • Maintained attendance, fees and rehearsal schedules for classes.
  • Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to clients.
  • Instructed groups of individual and coupled dancers in different dance styles.
  • Organized and monitored rehearsals to ensure the quality of performances.
  • Motivated students by providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.

College Dancer

University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KY
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Learned choreography quickly and adapted to changes in choreography seamlessly by maintaining physical and mental flexibility.
  • Worked closely with choreographers to perfect performance of dance moves.
  • Built and cultivated lasting professional relationships with other dancers, choreographers and performers by attending social events and maintaining communication.
  • Performed complex choreography in a variety of styles, including pom and hip hop.

Solo/Duo Coach and Choreographer

Free Lance
Prestonsburg, KY
08.2014 - Current
  • Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing
  • Developed training and technique skills to meet individual requirements.
  • Fostered safe, inclusive environment for dancers to build skills and express creativity.
  • Taught new combinations of steps and movements to improve skill levels of performers.
  • Adjusted choreography according to dancer's strengths and weaknesses.

Continuing Education:

Currently taking Master Classes with Kristany Setser- former UK Dancer and Dallas Cowboy Rhythm & Blue dancer.

Education

Cosmetology -

Smith Academy of Salon Professionals
Lavalette, WV
05-2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KY

Dance Etc Studio

16 Years
Prestonsburg, KY

Continuing Education

Skills

  • Performance Evaluation
  • Technique Training
  • Performance Planning
  • Rhythm proficiency
  • Flexibility exercises
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Fundraising
  • Student Mentoring
  • Trained in Jazz, Lyrical, Pom and Hip Hop

Accomplishments

  • Worlds Finalist in 2017, placing 8th in the World.
  • 1st place KDCO Regionals Soloist in 2017
  • Students I coached placing 1st in Solo/Duo numerous years.
  • National Champion as a Soloist.
  • Super National Champion as a Duo.

Timeline

College Dancer

University of Pikeville
08.2017 - 05.2018

Dance Instructor

Dance Etc Studio
08.2014 - 06.2017

Solo/Duo Coach and Choreographer

Free Lance
08.2014 - Current

Competitive Dancer

Dance Etc Studio
06.2011 - 06.2017

Cosmetology -

Smith Academy of Salon Professionals

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of Pikeville

Dance Etc Studio

16 Years

Continuing Education

Madison Stanley