Neelam Singh
Potomac,MD
Summary
Enthusiastic Bollywood Dance Instructor offers ten years of experience in Choregraphy and Bollywood dance performances. Accomplished performer and teacher passionate about developing talent in students. Choreographs and plans dance lessons for Bollywood music. Background includes dance performance, recital planning, performance management and classroom instruction. Passionate about instilling a love of dance in children, as well as techniques and strength for long-term benefits. Skilled leader of dance classes with success planning choreography and coaching individual students. Knowledgeable about posture, strength coaching and flexibility needs. Works well with very young students and students new to dance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Teacher
Harvest Preparatory Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Instructed Adult students in classes in studio and outdoor during the pandemic ( 10-50 students)
- Planned choreography for group performances and recitals for Cafe Namaste outdoor events and end of session performances
Producer
Zynga, Inc.
10.2017 - Current
- Created and managed production for all NYC Dance Week Projects to be produced for the Festival.
- Helped the director with planning and completing shots.
- Coordinated production schedules, editing, coordinating volunteer teams and sponsors.
- Recruited and managed event and location crews for the performances, studios, outdoor and online events.
- Worked with network president to define and communicate organization's mission to board members, media and sponsors
Bollywood Dance Instructor
Wts International, Inc.
08.2017 - Current
- Delivered individual instruction to students in between age group 5 - 60 years as a dance teacher in a career spanning over 20 years
- Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
- Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Maintained attendance, fees and rehearsal schedules for most of my classes.
- Coordinated and administered complete dance programs for schools and my classes.
- Instructed groups of individual and coupled dancers in different dance styles such as Indian, Bollywood, Jazz, Contemporary and kids Hip Hop.
- Coached sub-optimal and replacement performers on dance techniques and choreography for shows
- Devised and directed group, couples and individual dance performances.
- Performed at different events as professional dancer.
- Planned and oversaw marketing plans to increase studio business as a Studio Head and Franchise Owner in India.
- Planned choreography for group performances and recitals for a School in California.
- Instructed adult and kids students in classes such for Jazz and Bollywood.
- Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace at Sri Ram School, Indian
- Choreographed dance numbers for OVIMA GLOBAL -student springtime recital.
Dance Instructor
Harvest Preparatory Academy
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Delivered individual instruction to students in between age group 18-60 years for Bollywood and BollyJazz
- Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
- Maintained attendance, fees and rehearsal schedules for classes.
- Coordinated and administered complete dance program for weekend shows and studio Anniversary show.
- Set up appointments to coach students in additional techniques and for private sessions
Dance Teacher
Soona
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Planned choreography for group performances and recitals for kids
- Coordinated and administered complete dance program for kids
- Devised and directed group, couples and individual dance performances for adults
- Performed at different events as professional dancer in Hoboken where the school was participating
- Choreographed dance numbers for spring and summer break-student recital.
Studio Manager
Harvest Preparatory Academy
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Utilized MINDBODY software for scheduling, to process billing and payments for services and goods between company and clients
- Facilitated weekly studio consultations, sales and order appointments.
- Guided studio equipment repairs and services to sustain high-level quality of work.
- Welcomed customers and asked open-ended questions to understand individual needs.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and when dealing with unhappy customers, effectively diffusing situations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Coordinated with staff to clarify information and enforce procedures resulting in effective problem solving and smoother operations.
Dance Teacher
Accenture
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Delivered individual instruction to adult students for a weekly Bollywood fitness class
- Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Used Mindbody to keep track of students schedules and check ins
Studio Coordinator
Rr Donnelley & Sons
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Scouted out locations for shoots and supervised field operations with production teams of approximately 10 people.
- Directed daily operations, overseeing registration numbers to optimize productivity.
- Coordinated Funkar and Dancer for a Day project processes and timelines across departments.
- Trained multi-level employees for Studio Coordinator, Volunteers , Social media positions.
- Planned production activities for Funkar shows and represented NYC Dance Week at local television network, radio and print media.
General Manager
The Danceworx Performing Arts Academy
02.2006 - 02.2017
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
- Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
- Developed employee handbook, detailed job descriptions and workflow plans to formalize operational systems and procedures.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Maximized time and manpower by consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into centralized system.
- Facilitated monthly workshops to share best practices to optimize productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Delhi University
India03.2005
Zumba Basic -
Zumba
New York, NYHatha Yoga - 200 HRS -
101 Yoga
IndiaSkills
- Lesson preparation
- Flexibility techniques
- Strength development
- Focus on Posture correction and alignment
- Step by Step instructions
- Performance planning for recitals, shows and outdoor performances end of term
- Technique improvement
- Proficient in Bollywood, Indian dance and Jazz
- Group teaching
- Individual instruction and Private Classes
- Choreography for weddings and events
- Performance for commercial events, theatrical productions and privates
Affiliations
- Member, WCC Miami
- Member - Zumba INC.
- Member - 101 Yoga institute
- Awarded South Asian women's Award in 2017 for Arts and Culture in New York
Timeline
Dance Teacher
Harvest Preparatory Academy
08.2021 - Current
Dance Teacher
Soona
08.2019 - 04.2020
Studio Manager
Harvest Preparatory Academy
01.2019 - 01.2020
Dance Teacher
Accenture
11.2018 - 12.2019
Dance Instructor
Harvest Preparatory Academy
07.2018 - 07.2020
Producer
Zynga, Inc.
10.2017 - Current
Studio Coordinator
Rr Donnelley & Sons
10.2017 - 10.2019
Bollywood Dance Instructor
Wts International, Inc.
08.2017 - Current
General Manager
The Danceworx Performing Arts Academy
02.2006 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Delhi University
Zumba Basic -
Zumba
Hatha Yoga - 200 HRS -
101 Yoga
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