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Toni Austin

Aliso Viejo,,CA

Summary

Highly motivated dancer with over 9 years of expertise in delivering beautiful stage performances. Talented in consistently delivering each performance with precision due to daily practice, physical capabilities and dynamic coordination. Highly organized with a special focus in contemporary and jazz dance to enhance skillset and develop new moves and techniques.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance Studio Reception & Admin Team Member

FOCUS Dance Center of The Performing Arts
Irvine, CA
09.2022 - Current
  • Provided customer service support to ensure satisfaction.
  • Handle costuming for the competitive team, including measuring dancers, selecting styles, placing orders, and organizing costumes for performances.
  • Organized product inventory to ensure timely delivery of products.
  • Ensured proper safety protocols were followed in the studio including providing appropriate instruction on the use of equipment such as barres or mirrors.
  • Oversaw day-to-day administrative tasks such as answering phone calls from parents and students or responding to emails regarding scheduling conflicts.

Dance Instructor

FOCUS Dance Center
Irvine, CA
04.2022 - Current
  • Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
  • Teaching dancers starting at the young age of 3.
  • Prepared and delivered carefully crafted lessons to introduce students to proper dance techniques while enhancing their terminology.
  • Assessed dancers' strengths and developed choreography to highlight their talent.
  • Managed student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others, while instilling the joy of dancing.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
  • Tracked attendance and class participation for students.
  • Managed and organized class records and reports.
  • Created many dance recital pieces.
  • Teaching classes in the following styles: Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tumbling, Dance Technique, and Conditioning.

Substitute Dance Instructor

Westminster Arts Academy
Westminster , CA
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Aliso Niguel High School
Aliso Viejo, CA
06-2023

Aliso Niguel High School Dance Team
Aliso Viejo, CA
06-2023

Underground Dance Company Competition Team
Laguna Hills, CA
08-2022

Irvine Valley Community College
Irvine

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Expressive and Artistic
  • Body Rhythm and Movement
  • Modern and Contemporary Dance
  • Ballet and Jazz Technique
  • Dance Performance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Skills
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Time Management
  • Positive and engaging demeanor
  • Public speaking

Timeline

Dance Studio Reception & Admin Team Member

FOCUS Dance Center of The Performing Arts
09.2022 - Current

Substitute Dance Instructor

Westminster Arts Academy
06.2022 - 12.2022

Dance Instructor

FOCUS Dance Center
04.2022 - Current

Aliso Niguel High School Dance Team

Underground Dance Company Competition Team

High School Diploma -

Aliso Niguel High School

Irvine Valley Community College

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