Welcome!
Teaching dance is my passion and I can’t wait to learn and grow with your child this year! We are going to have a year full of new experiences, creativity, and exploration. I can’t wait to see all the things we will accomplish together! I thought you might want to know a little bit about myself and what some of my plans are for the year.
I graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles. I studied in both New York City and Los Angeles, experiencing all styles of dance while also acting and singing for stage and camera. I am one of five and all my siblings have spent time with the arts. We are from College Station, Texas where my mom owned and directed a dance studio for twelve years. I was a member of the Bengal Belles dance team at A&M Consolidated High school and I served as a Swingster and Lieutenant for the Kilgore College Rangerettes.
This will be my first year teaching dance and drill team and I am very excited! My students will not only be learning dance terminology and steps, but the history behind dance and how it has evolved over time. They will be expected to have proper dance attire and shoes, be prompt and prepared, and have a willing attitude for trying new, and sometimes intimidating, things! Most of our exams will be 25% written and 75% performance, but my class is truly about the willingness to put yourself out there and reach your full capabilities. Personal growth is what I want my students to take away. It is important to keep communication open between us and I would love to talk if you or your child have questions or concerns! I will also be scheduling several conferences through out the year to discuss progress. I am looking forward to getting to know you both! Let’s have a great year!
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Outgoing, responsible and hard working individual. Proficient in ensuring optimal performance during tasks and maintaining a personable and professional manner.
- Oversee Junior Varsity practices- choreography, technique, polishing dances
- Keep track of closet inventory and organization
- Prepare curriculum and instruct middle school dance classes
- Assist Varsity Director- varsity practices, uniform assignment, costumes, budgeting
- Prepare curriculum and instruct dance 1-4 classes
- Help students develop an understanding of proper technique and how to apply the skills learned to different styles
- Create curriculum based written and skills tests for dance classes
- Assist with grading and providing constructive feedback
- Assist the Drill Team Director with team responsibilities—choreography, technique, polishing, music, costumes, closet inventory, etc.
- Intensify Master Class Instructor
- Choreograph dances and teach middle school to high school level dancers
- Promote and encourage drive and hard work in young individuals through teamwork and leadership workshops
- Plan creative, interactive, and fun centers and taught lessons
- Maintain an upbeat and enthusiastic educational environment
- Assist the costume shop manager with sewing, stitching and altering costumes
- Assist new employees to ensure things are done correctly and efficiently
- Work with the Stage Manager to locate and provide all rehearsal costume pieces and accessories including shoes, skirts, and hats and maintain costumes and hair during the show run
- Prepare dance curriculum for each class
- Demonstrate and teach proper technique for each style
- Encourage and motivate drive into young dancers
- Assist in curriculum preparation for each class
- Demonstrate proper technique for each style
- Help to keep the dancers focused and motivated
- Lead by example
- Performing Arts
- Dance Theater
- Rangerette Officer (Left Middle Lieutenant)
- Swingster (Select Ensemble Group)
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Qualities of an Effective Teacher