Los Angeles Dance Instructor

JAIDEN M. QUINN

Los Angeles, CA 510-***-**** *************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/jaidenquinn DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Dynamic dance educator with 20+ years of training and 15+ years of teaching experience across ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical/contemporary, vogue, breaking, salsa, Afro-Caribbean, dancehall, and more. Proven expertise in choreography, curriculum development, and student performance outcomes in studio, competition, community, and workshop settings. Passionate about fostering technical precision, creative expression, and inclusive learning environments for dancers of all ages and levels, with recent leadership in vogue-focused programs for transitional age youth (14–25) and community adults.

DANCE STYLES

● Ballet/Lyrical/Contemporary

● Jazz

● Hip Hop/Breakdance

● Vogue

● Afro-Caribbean/Salsa

● Dancehall/Reggae/Soca/Calypso/Junkanoo

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING & CHOREOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE

Program Lead – Kiki House Program (Vogue Workshops & Events) Youth Spirit Artworks – Oakland, CA Oct 2021 – Oct 2023

● Led weekly vogue workshops for 11–20 participants (8–15 transitional age youth from YSA aged 14–25; 3–5 East Bay community adults), progressing beginners to initial Vogue Night performances, intermediates to walking in Kiki balls, and advanced students to independently running monthly Vogue Night events.

● Directed monthly Vogue Night events, coordinating logistics, participant development, and inclusive programming focused on vogue technique, performance, and ballroom cultural history to build skill mastery, confidence, and community engagement. Part-Time Instructor / Guest Choreographer

Steps Dance Academy – Town Lake, GA 2002–2012

● Designed and led hip hop, jazz, lyrical, funk, vogue, and pop classes for youth and teen dancers in a competitive studio environment, resulting in multiple award-winning competition routines.

● Choreographed original pieces for dance camps and performances, incorporating diverse styles to enhance student versatility and stage presence. Summer Camp Instructor

Joanne Collier School of Dance – Rome, GA 2003–2005

● Developed conditioning-focused curricula and taught hip hop, jazz, and lyrical classes during intensive summer programs, improving participant technique and endurance for 20+ students per session.

● Created group choreographies for end-of-camp showcases, emphasizing teamwork and artistic storytelling.

Master Class Instructor

Studio One – Blue Ridge, GA 2003–2006

● Delivered specialized lyrical, jazz, and contemporary master classes to intermediate/advanced dancers, refining execution and emotional interpretation through targeted drills and feedback.

Hip Hop Instructor (Ages 5–Teen)

Behind the Scenes Dance Studios – Doraville, GA 2004–2005

● Instructed competition-level hip hop classes, building foundational skills in breaking, popping, and freestyle while preparing teams for regional events. Promo Tour Dancer / Choreographer (Hip Hop)

Lloyd Promo Tour 2003–2004

● Collaborated on high-energy hip hop choreography for live promotional performances, adapting routines to diverse venues and audience demographics. Student Instructor / Senior Company Member

Christine’s School of Dance (West Cobb Dance Explosion) – Marietta, GA 2001–2002

● Assisted in teaching hip hop, jazz, and lyrical classes while performing in senior company; mentored younger students on technique and competition preparation. VOLUNTEER CHOREOGRAPHY & INSTRUCTION

● Choreographer, Henry E. S. Reeves Elementary – Miami, FL 1997

Created step routines for 5th-grade performance in Ali Baba Parade, coordinating rehearsals for 15+ participants.

● Student Choreographer, Robert L. Osborne High School – Marietta, GA 1997–1998

Developed original pieces for Black History Program, integrating cultural elements and group synchronization.

DANCE TRAINING & EDUCATION

● Private Lessons (Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical) – Edwin Holland School of Dance, Miami, FL 1989–1993

● Vocal 100 / 1st Tenor Section Leader – Charles R. Drew Middle School, Miami, FL 1993–1994

● Senior Dance Company – Dancer’s Unlimited, Pensacola, FL 1994–1995

● High School Diploma – Robert L. Osborne High School, Marietta, GA 1999

● Open Classes (Ballet, Jazz) – Atlanta Ballet 1999–2004

● Adult Open Ballet (Intermediate/Advanced) – Georgia Dance Conservatory 2002–2009

● AAS, Entertainment Business – SAE Expression College, Emeryville, CA 2020

● AAS, Sound Arts (Audio Engineering) – SAE Expression College, Emeryville, CA 2018

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

● Integrated music production and sound design skills (Pro Tools/Logic Pro certified) to enhance dance instruction with custom soundtracks and audio for performances, workshops, and events.

● Event coordination background (e.g., Youth Spirit Artworks, SAE Expression College) supports managing dance recitals, workshops, competitions, and community programs. References available upon request.

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