Rebecca Otmanowski
Auburn Hills
Summary
Innovative Dance Educator with expertise in diverse dance styles, specializing in technique instruction and choreography. Fosters creativity and self-expression through targeted feedback and performance enhancement. Skilled in lesson planning and classroom management, thrives in collaborative settings, motivating students to reach their artistic and career aspirations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Healing Haven
Madison Heights
09.2024 - Current
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for clients with developmental disorders.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
- Monitored client progress and documented behavioral data accurately.
- Trained new staff on best practices in behavior management and intervention strategies.
Dance Instructor
Mid-American Dance Studio
Farmington Hills
06.2024 - Current
- Instructed students in various dance styles, enhancing technique and performance skills, resulting in improved student confidence and proficiency.
- Fostered positive learning environment, encouraging creativity and self-expression, leading to higher student engagement and satisfaction.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback that guided personalized improvement plans.
Dance Instructor
Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA)
Rochester
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Instructed students in fundamentals of ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and contemporary dance, fostering skill development and appreciation for dance.
- Developed choreography routines for soloists and groups, showcasing creativity and enhancing performance quality.
- Coordinated logistics and participant schedules for dance performances, enhancing event execution and participant engagement.
Dance Instructor
Academy of the Arts
Spring Arbor
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Guided students during practice sessions, enhancing their skills and performance.
- Updated parents on class schedules and student progress, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance Performance
Oakland University
Rochester, MI12-2022
High School Diploma -
Concord High School
Concord, MI05-2018
Skills
- Choreography
- Technique instruction
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Effective feedback delivery
- Problem resolution
- Team collaboration
Choreographic Experience
- What do you want?, Self choreographed solo for Contexture Dance Detroit, '25
- There is a Hand, Performed by ArtLab J, '24
- That I am., Performed by Contexture Dance Detroit, '23
- Grasping/holding/slipping/, Created on the participants of NewDanceFest, '22
- the rise & ruin, Premiered at the American College Dance Association Eastern Conference, '22
- Morning Coffee, (Screendance) Featured in the Midwest Regional Alternative Dance Festival, '21
- How Many is one, if the Space Between is also the Ending?, Premiered at the Oakland University Outdoor Stage, '21
Performance Experience
- ArtLab J, Company Member, '22-'24
- Contexture Dance Detroit, Company Member, '22-'24
- Jackson Dance Company, Company Member '13-'18
Additional Dance Training
- NewDanceFest with Eisenhower Dance Detroit, 2022, Selected Emerging Choreographer
- International Summer Dance at Point Park University, 2016
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Healing Haven
09.2024 - Current
Dance Instructor
Mid-American Dance Studio
06.2024 - Current
Dance Instructor
Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA)
06.2021 - 05.2024
Dance Instructor
Academy of the Arts
09.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance Performance
Oakland University
High School Diploma -
Concord High School