Stefan Zuber
Milford,CT
Summary
Seasoned Dance Instructor offers top talents in student assessment, interpretive movement and rehearsal direction. Creative and encouraging individual with 23 years of experience instructing students on various dance techniques through interaction and demonstration. Commended for high level of endurance and patient, calm demeanor.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ballroom Dance Instructor
Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Shelton
Shelton , CT
2021.07 - Current
- Demonstrated proper dance techniques and steps to students.
- Created lesson plans for individual and group classes.
- Instructed clients on the fundamentals of ballroom dancing.
- Organized and planned events such as competitions, recitals, and performances.
- Trained students in various styles of ballroom dancing including foxtrot, waltz, tango, cha-cha, rumba, samba, mambo, jive and swing.
- Developed choreography for special occasions such as weddings or anniversaries.
- Evaluated student progress through observation and verbal feedback.
- Maintained records of student attendance and performance evaluations.
- Assisted with costume design for dances and performances.
- Encouraged students to practice their skills outside of class time.
- Explained the history of each dance style to enhance understanding of its roots and cultural significance.
- Kept up with current trends in music selection for dances.
- Motivated students by providing positive reinforcement.
- Scheduled private lessons for individual or couples' instruction.
- Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
- Adapted teaching style for students of different ages and experience, ranging from beginner to advanced skill levels.
- Maintained attendance, fees and rehearsal schedules for classes.
- Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
Education
Graduate Dance Sport Instructor
Faculty of Sport And Physical Education
Novi Sad 2013-06
Skills
- Demonstration Skills
- Event Organization
- Student Engagement
- Class Management
- Goal Setting
- Class Scheduling
- Instructional Techniques
- Competition Preparation
- Technique Improvement
- Flexibility Techniques
- Costume Selection and Design
- Creating Choreography
- Mentoring
- Posture Support
- Relationship Building
- Event Planning
- Lesson Preparation
- Performance Assessments
- Competitive Dance
- Dance Program Development
- Group Instruction
- Student Motivation
- Instructional Best Practices
- Lesson Planning
- Strength Development
- Music Selection
- Performance Background
- Customer Service
- Understanding of Posture
- Social Media Promotion
- Group Teaching
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Competition Experience
- Community Outreach
- Clear Communication
- Ballroom Dance Instruction
Accomplishments
• Champion Fred Astaire New England Region Mix Novice 2016
• 2nd place Fred Astaire New England Region Mix Intermediate 2016 2nd place Fred Astaire New England Region Mix Intermediate 2017 •
Finalist Fred Astaire New England Region 2018, 2019
Champion International Ballroom Fred Astaire New England Region 2022
3rd place International Ballroom Fred Astaire New England 2022
Top Teacher Award International Ballroom 2022 (Chicago)
5th place Top Teacher overall 2022 (Orlando)
Top 40 professional for 2022
Numerous time top teacher of New England Region
International Ballroom Top Teacher Constitution Dance Competition 2023
Certification
- Beginner, Social Foundation and Social Bronze Dance Instructor Certification from Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Languages
Serbian
Native/ Bilingual
Bro
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Russian
Elementary
Timeline
Ballroom Dance Instructor
Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Shelton
2021.07 - Current
Graduate Dance Sport Instructor
Faculty of Sport And Physical Education
- Beginner, Social Foundation and Social Bronze Dance Instructor Certification from Fred Astaire Dance Studios
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