Experience

Dance Parade, Inc.

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Jul 2019 - Present

• • Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

  • Review dance performance groups, based on video submissions, and select to perform in a post parade festival in Tompkins Square Park. • Plan & organize performance order based on the diversity of the groups selected. • Maintain communication with group coordinators prior to and on the day of performance.• Stage Manager on day of performance, insuring a smooth running, entertaining, “on time” event



Elizabeth’s Dance Image

• Brooklyn, NY

• Dance Teacher

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  • Ballet instructor for the competition directed students. Instilled in them, an understanding of ballet fundamentals and a respect for ballet technique as a foundation for all forms of dance. • Teacher - ballet, tap and jazz technique and choreography to students from ages 2 ½ years old to early teens. Held the recreational student to the same standards as the professionally oriented student. • Ballet instructor for the competition directed students. Instilled in them, an understanding of ballet fundamentals and a respect for ballet technique as a foundation for all forms of dance. • Teacher - ballet, tap and jazz technique and choreography to students from ages 2 ½ years old to early teens. Held the recreational student to the same standards as the professionally oriented student.



The Dance Spot

• Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York

• Dance Director

  • Sep 1983 - Dec 2014

  Successfully founded and operated The Dance Spot. Developed and managed 400+ students and 15+ employees. Teacher of Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Contemporary Dance styles. Modified curriculum to accommodate skill level and recreational or professional interests of each student. Conceived, choreographed and directed themed recital productions with elaborate costumes, scenery, lighting and sound. Cultivated award winning competition teams. Maintained smooth operation of all programs, scheduling, staffing, facility maintenance, ordering, payroll and advertising. Created Microsoft Office database for student records and billing. Show less



Flatbush Park Day Camp

• Brooklyn, NY

• Musical Theater Counselor

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Wrote, produced and directed original musical theater production for children ages 6-12. Wrote, produced and directed original musical theater production for children ages 6-12.



Kingsway Jewish Center

• Brooklyn, NY

• Youth Program Dance Instructor

  • Sep 2008 - May 2010

  Taught various dance techniques to children ages 5-10 yrs. Staged holiday performance for presentation at assisted living facility. Taught various dance techniques to children ages 5-10 yrs. Staged holiday performance for presentation at assisted living facility.



Bishop Loughlin Memorial HS

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• After School Program Dance Instructor

  • Sep 1987 - Jun 1989

  Taught dance techniques to high school teens during after school hours. Motivated students to higher achievement. Created collaborative performance with Bishop Loughlin HS and Dance Spot students. Taught dance techniques to high school teens during after school hours. Motivated students to higher achievement. Created collaborative performance with Bishop Loughlin HS and Dance Spot students.