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Tara Lynn Howse Mitchell

Franklin,TN

Summary

Dance education professional well-versed in diverse dance styles and teaching methodologies. Known for fostering collaborative environment and consistently achieving student progress. Proven skills in choreography and classroom dynamics.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance Teacher, Competition Choreographer

Histown Dance and Performing Arts
03.2025 - Current
  • Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans to advanced ballet dancers.
  • Judged competition dance team auditions.
  • Customized teaching materials to accommodate various skill levels and learning abilities, ensuring each student's success.

Dance Director

Lipscomb Academy
01.2025 - Current
  • Modern I is designed for the student with little or no experience in modern dance technique.
  • Modern II for intermediate students with experience in modern technique.
  • Modern III for students with advanced experience in modern technique.
  • Ballet I is designed for the student with little or no experience in ballet dance technique.
  • Ballet II for intermediate students with experience in ballet technique.
  • Ballet III for students with advanced experience in ballet technique.
  • Musical Theatre is the study and recreation of historical musical theatre and related social dances influencing Broadway stage choreography.
  • Jazz I for students with little or no experience in jazz dance technique.
  • Jazz II for students with experience in jazz dance technique.
  • Jazz III for students with advanced jazz dance technique.
  • Dance History offers a focus on the forces, processes, and personalities that influenced dance. From the middle ages through present times, a historical survey of the originals, growth, and development of theatrical dance.
  • Intro to Music Composition for students to better understand music and how it can influence movement quality and choreographic invention.
  • Semester Performance for students to have the opportunity to perform what they have learned throughout each term.



Assistant Director

Soo Dance Academy
07.2016 - 06.2024
  • Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
  • Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
  • Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.

Guest Artist

Delta Arts Alliance
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Mentored aspiring artists by sharing insights and experiences, contributing to their professional development.
  • Networked with fellow professionals at industry conferences and events, fostering relationships that led to collaborative opportunities.
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence by consistently delivering high-quality performances under tight deadlines or challenging circumstances.
  • Developed custom promotional materials to support event marketing efforts, attracting larger audiences to shows.

Guest Artist and Choreographer

Belhaven University
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Expanded creative repertoire through continuous learning and exploration of new artistic styles and mediums.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
  • Mentored aspiring artists by sharing insights and experiences, contributing to their professional development.
  • Built and maintained working relationships with galleries and other art venues.

Education

Master of Arts - Dance

Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA
05-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Dance Performance And Choreography

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
05-2014

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Choreography expertise
  • Teaching methodology
  • Student mentoring
  • Lesson preparation
  • Technique improvement

Accomplishments

    4.0 GPA, Saint Mary's College of California 2022

Affiliations

  • American College Dance Assocation (ACDA)
  • International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA)

Timeline

Dance Teacher, Competition Choreographer

Histown Dance and Performing Arts
03.2025 - Current

Dance Director

Lipscomb Academy
01.2025 - Current

Guest Artist

Delta Arts Alliance
08.2021 - 08.2022

Guest Artist and Choreographer

Belhaven University
04.2021 - 07.2021

Assistant Director

Soo Dance Academy
07.2016 - 06.2024

Master of Arts - Dance

Saint Mary's College of California

Bachelor of Arts - Dance Performance And Choreography

University of Southern Mississippi

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