MANDY SAU YI CHAN
Kingston,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable Pilates, Yoga, Dance and Somatic Movement Instructor well-versed in teaching classes, maintaining facilities and relating to students and clients of all backgrounds. Hardworking and disciplined professional with over 18 years of related experience.
Overview
58
58
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-Employed
Breathing Heart - Integrative Wellness And Fitness
New York, NY
04.2014 - Current
- Attended continuing education classes to maintain current knowledge.
- Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying exercise routine.
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
- Educated clients on effective ways to exercise while on business travel, at home and on vacation.
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for group class.
- Maintained positive relationships with clients and class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
- Demonstrated correct use of Pilates equipment for clients to achieve maximum benefits.
- Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for clients.
- Minimized injury risks by advising clients about form and bodily connection.
Ballet Instructor
Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
06.2003 - 06.2022
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Modifying exercise of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities to learn dance vocabulary.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to students.
- Communicated with students and parents in person to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Choreographed two to three dance numbers for school's year-end recital.
Principal Dancer
Covenant Dance Theatre
Brooklyn, NY
03.2005 - 03.2019
- Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Performed in multiple roles by attending weekly rehearsals to perfect execution of dance movements.
- Coordinated with choreographers to enhance and refine movements to properly enact intended vision.
- Collaborated with choreographers to refine or modify dance steps.
- Incorporated creative movement techniques into ballet and modern routine for company's repertories.
Pilates Teacher
Movements Afoot – A Pilates Wellness Center
New York, NY
09.2004 - 03.2014
- Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during Pilates mat classes.
- Minimized injury risks by advising clients about form and proper clothing.
- Helped students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes.
- Evaluated clients to assess conditions and develop suitable training focus.
- Educated clients on effective ways to exercise while on business travel, at home and on vacation.
- Demonstrated correct use of Pilates equipment for students to achieve maximum benefits.
Dancer/Teaching Artist
Matthew Westerby Company
New York, NY
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Developed lesson plans and taught a series of dance workshops for the local schools
- Assisted students in coming up with and executing detailed final projects for exhibition.
- Performed with students alongside with professional dancers as final project.
Pilates Teacher
MonQi Fitness, Fitness Point
New York , NY
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Maintained cleanliness of group fitness room, mirrors, floor and fitness equipment.
- Minimized injury risks by advising clients about form and proper clothing.
Dancer
Eva Dean Dance & Mariana Berkerman Dance Company
New York, NY
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Coordinated with choreographers to enhance and refine movements to properly enact intended vision.
- Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Incorporated variety of movement styles into percussive dance routines for stage performance.
Education
Registered Somatic Movement Therapist - Somatic Movement Therapy Training
Dynamic Embodiment
New York, NY2010
Certificate of Holistic Health Counselor from -
The Institute For Integrative Nutrition
New York2008
Certificate of Yoga Teacher Training -
OM Yoga Center
2007
Certificate of Pilates Instructor -
PhysicalMind Institute
2004
Master of Arts - Dance
NYU Tisch School of The Arts
New York 05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
The Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts
05.2000
Skills
- Active listener
- Communication and Interpersonal Connection
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Fitness and wellness-Level Accommodations
- Progress Monitoring and Goal Attainment
- Small and Large Group Instruction
- Positive Learning Environment
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Health and Wellness Education
- Life-Long Learner
- Customer Relationships
Accomplishments
- Teaching Ballet Technique (beginner and intermediate levels)
- Modern Technique (beginner and intermediate levels)
- Pilates and Yoga (beginner, Intermediate and advanced levels)
- Boys scholarship dance program
- Summer Intensive Programs 2002-2005
- Teaching Ballet Technique (beginner, intermediate and advanced levels) 2004
- Kingsborough Community College - Pilates (Adjunct Pilates Instructor)
- Somatic movement teaching:
- Workshop presenter at BMCA Conference in North Hampton, MA
- Workshop presenter at BMCA Conference in San Marcos, TX
- Introduction to Developmental Movement Workshop at BAX, Brooklyn NY2016
- Workshop presenter at 3rd Annual BMC Festival in Albany, NY
- Introduction to Bartenieff Fundamentals & Developmental Movement Workshop at BAX, Brooklyn NY 2014 & 2015
Additional Information
- Breathing Project Scholarship 2010-2011
Timeline
Self-Employed
Breathing Heart - Integrative Wellness And Fitness
04.2014 - Current
Dancer/Teaching Artist
Matthew Westerby Company
01.2009 - 01.2012
Principal Dancer
Covenant Dance Theatre
03.2005 - 03.2019
Pilates Teacher
MonQi Fitness, Fitness Point
01.2005 - 01.2007
Pilates Teacher
Movements Afoot – A Pilates Wellness Center
09.2004 - 03.2014
Ballet Instructor
Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn
06.2003 - 06.2022
Dancer
Eva Dean Dance & Mariana Berkerman Dance Company
01.2002 - 01.2004
Registered Somatic Movement Therapist - Somatic Movement Therapy Training
Dynamic Embodiment
Certificate of Holistic Health Counselor from -
The Institute For Integrative Nutrition
Certificate of Yoga Teacher Training -
OM Yoga Center
Certificate of Pilates Instructor -
PhysicalMind Institute
Master of Arts - Dance
NYU Tisch School of The Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
The Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts
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