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Melanie Martel

North Lauderdale,FL

Summary

French born, I carry experience from both the European and American dance concert scene. I am trilingual: English, French and Spanish

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance Instructor

Ballet Elite Dance Studio
Coconut Creek
01.2017 - Current

Teach Modern, Contemporary, Improvisation, Floorwork, Contemporary Ballet to children 6-18

  • Facilitated engaging classes, fostering student creativity and expression through movement.
  • Mentored junior instructors, enhancing teaching techniques and class management skills.
  • Organized and coordinated performance showcases, promoting student achievements to the community.
  • Evaluated student progress, providing constructive feedback to support individual growth goals.
  • Planned routines for recitals and performances.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
  • Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
  • Enhanced student performance by incorporating diverse dance styles and techniques in lessons.

Modern

Mandelstam Dance
South Miami, FL
01.2016 - 01.2018

Ballet, Modern

West Side Dance Studio
01.2017 - 01.2019

Ballet, Modern, Contemporary

Dance Dimensions
01.2020 - 01.2022

Modern, Contemporary

The art of Classical Ballet
01.2022 - 01.2023

Guest Teacher

North Broward Prep School
01.2019 - 01.2025
  • Modern, Contemporary
  • Commissioned to choreograph a piece for their High School Festival in 2019

Choreography

01.2023 - Current
  • "Screaming Silence" presented at the CDC Fest in Orlando
  • "What used to be". Commission for Oxbridge Academy
  • The Haunted Ballet. Commissioned choreography
  • Commission for the Procession of the opening of The Faena Forum, Miami Beach artist Antoni Miralda
  • "Au-delà des mots", Presented at New World School of the Arts Theatre
  • "Addiction", solo

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

New World School of The Arts
Miami
06.2014

Skills

Contemporary, Ballet, Modern, Improvisation, Contemporary ballet, Floor work

  • Choreography creation
  • Choreography direction
  • Innovative choreography

Timeline

Choreography

01.2023 - Current

Modern, Contemporary

The art of Classical Ballet
01.2022 - 01.2023

Ballet, Modern, Contemporary

Dance Dimensions
01.2020 - 01.2022

Guest Teacher

North Broward Prep School
01.2019 - 01.2025

Dance Instructor

Ballet Elite Dance Studio
01.2017 - Current

Ballet, Modern

West Side Dance Studio
01.2017 - 01.2019

Modern

Mandelstam Dance
01.2016 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts -

New World School of The Arts