Bellie Bula AKA Matt Carmelo Hunter
Portland,ME
Summary
Dynamic dance instructor with choreography expertise from Danse Très Xtrême, adept at fostering student growth through tailored instruction and positive reinforcement. Successfully led community outreach initiatives, enhancing enrollment through effective social media promotion. Recognized for mentoring aspiring dancers and preparing them for competitions, showcasing exceptional performance coaching skills. Also, I won a Krump tournament in 2019 and an all-style competition in 2022.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dance Instructor
Danse Très Xtrême
08.2023 - Current
- Creates choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
- Assesses student strengths and weaknesses to determine areas needing improvement.
- Demonstrates proper technique while teaching new movements or steps.
- Conducts group and private lessons, adapting teaching methods to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
- Maintains a positive and encouraging classroom environment, fostering a passion for dance and creativity among students.
- Lead community outreach initiatives, partnering with local schools and organizations to offer dance education and performance opportunities.
- Utilizes social media and digital marketing strategies to promote dance programs and increase student enrollment.
- Plans classes focusing on instruction, demonstration and work time.
- Monitors student performance and offers feedback to support goal achievement.
- Completes day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
Hip Hop Dance Instructor
Self-employed
09.2011 - 10.2011
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs, resulting in improved performance and confidence levels.
- Choreographed unique routines for various events, showcasing the versatility of hip hop as an art form.
- Adapted lesson plans and teaching methods to accommodate students with diverse learning needs, ensuring equal access and engagement for all participants.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, ensuring open communication about student progress and goals.
- Enhanced students' skills by incorporating diverse hip hop dance techniques and styles into lessons.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors on interdisciplinary projects, integrating dance elements with other art forms for a comprehensive learning experience.
Krump Battler
Self-employed
04.2008 - Current
- Conducts battles between two krumper groups.
- Competes in solo and group battles among different countries.
- Trains one person to get the most of his capacity for the battle.
- Practices daily to prepare for a battle.
- Calls out to battle a random competitor.
Hip Hop Dancer
Self-employed
06.2008 - 09.2014
- Contributed to the creative process of developing new dance pieces by offering unique ideas and approaches to movement exploration.
- Mentored dancers, providing guidance on improving their skills and advancing their careers in the industry.
- Participated in competitive dance events and consistently placing among the top performers for our outstanding technique and creativity.
- Performed in high-profile productions, showcasing exceptional dance skills and contributing to the overall success of each show.
- Collaborated with choreographers to develop captivating routines, resulting in increased bookings for events and shows.
- Assisted in organizing and executing successful dance workshops, fostering a positive learning environment for aspiring dancers.
Afro Dancer
Self-employed
01.2003 - Current
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Demonstrated impressive flexibility, speed and agility when performing on stage.
- Choreographed solo, duo, and group performances for contemporary dance company.
- Collaborated with choreographers and directors to create unique and captivating dance numbers.
- Progressed quickly by mastering challenging choreography and routines.
Education
Hip Hop, Break Dance, And Krump
Bronx Group
FranceSkills
- Choreography expertise
- Positive reinforcement
- Teaching techniques
- Video editing
- Performance coaching
- Dance theory knowledge
- Student mentoring
- Individual instruction
- Instructional techniques
- Competition preparation
- Hip-hop choreography
- Social media promotion
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of our Kizomba class.
- Achieved a great working relationship with the studio we work at through effectively communicating with them and proving full transparency.
Certification
- Certified CPR, Creative Works - 2023
- Krump tournament trophy - 2019
- All-Style tournament trophy - 2022
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Fashion
- Dance
- Drawing and Painting
- Music
- Fashion and Style
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Martial Arts
- Dancing
- Cooking
- Reading
- Adventure Travel
Timeline
Dance Instructor
Danse Très Xtrême
08.2023 - Current
Hip Hop Dance Instructor
Self-employed
09.2011 - 10.2011
Hip Hop Dancer
Self-employed
06.2008 - 09.2014
Krump Battler
Self-employed
04.2008 - Current
Afro Dancer
Self-employed
01.2003 - Current
Hip Hop, Break Dance, And Krump
Bronx Group
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