Sara Golic
Naples,FL
Summary
Certified Gyrotonic Personal Trainer with a diverse background in classical ballet, movement therapy, and holistic fitness practices. Passionate about integrating body, mind, and spirit through tailored training sessions that promote flexibility, strength, and well-being. With over a decade of experience in dance education, and a deep understanding of anatomy and body mechanics, I am dedicated to providing clients with a personalized and transformative movement experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classical Ballet/Character Dance Teacher
Naples Ballet
Naples, FL
09.2024 - Current
- Teaching classical ballet and character dance, fostering technique, discipline, and a love for movement.
- Mentoring students in body mechanics, injury prevention, and healthy movement habits.
- Creating lesson plans and choreographies for performances, incorporating character dance to develop students' understanding of cultural dance forms.
Classical Ballet and Character Dance Instructor
Performing Arts Dance Academy
Hamburg, NY
10.2016 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented dance classes for students of all ages, levels and abilities.
- Organized and monitored rehearsals to ensure the quality of performances.
- Taught a variety of techniques including strhing, leaps, turns and jumps.
- Provided individual feedback on student performance to help them improve their skills.
- Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
- Collaborated with other instructors to develop lessons plans that meet the needs of each student's level of ability.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and any issues that arise during class time.
- Created a safe environment where students can learn without fear of criticism or judgment.
- Assessed student strengths and weaknesses to determine areas needing improvement.
Education
Gyrotonic International
Toronto, Freighburg, Novi Sad07-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Theological Studies/ Classical Ballet
University of Belgrade
Belgrade, Serbia06-2009
Skills
- Deliver personalized Gyrotonic sessions focused on enhancing flexibility, core strength, and joint mobility
- Assess clients’ individual needs and tailor programs to address specific goals, such as injury prevention, rehabilitation, or performance enhancement
- Provide hands-on guidance in proper alignment and form to ensure safety and maximize benefits of each exercise
- Successfully helped clients improve posture, reduce pain, and achieve greater body awareness
Affiliations
- Leader in religious community
- mom of two boys
- argentine tango/street style dancer
- baker of french desserts mostly
Certification
- Certified Gyrotonic Trainer
Languages
English
Professional
Croatian
Native/ Bilingual
Serbian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Classical Ballet/Character Dance Teacher
Naples Ballet
09.2024 - Current
Classical Ballet and Character Dance Instructor
Performing Arts Dance Academy
10.2016 - 06.2024
Gyrotonic International
Bachelor of Arts - Theological Studies/ Classical Ballet
University of Belgrade
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