Experienced Dance Educator & Choreographer

KELLY KLINE

***********@*****.*** 513-***-**** 67 Barbara Dr, Norwalk, CT 06851

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

As an experienced dance educator Kelly strives to create an inclusive, creative and hardworking environment for all her students. Her classes focus on mastery of both technique and artistry to cultivate a passion for dance with a strong foundation. Her extensive training and thirst for knowledge keep her striving to be the best educator she can be, specializing in Jazz, Contemporary, Acro and Pilates for dancers. EXPERIENCE

Elite Dance Challenge — Dance Competition Judge 2023-Present Brava Dance, Rye, NY — Dance Educator/Choreographer 2023-Present

● Ages 4-19, classes include Jazz, Acro, Contemporary, Lyrical, Ballet, and Tap for recreational and advanced competitive dancers

Mariann’s School of Dance, Paramus, NJ — Dance Educator/Choreographer 2021- Present

● Ages 4-19, classes include Jazz, Acro, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jumps/Turns, Ballet/Tap Combo Classes, for both Advanced and recreational dancers

● Choreograph award winning competition group pieces, solos and duets

● Prepare students for College dance programs and dance teams including New York University, Elon University, University of Tampa, Montclair State University, Sacred Heart University, etc. Next Level Dance, Westchester, NY — Director/Educator/Choreographer 2018-2023

● Taught ages 3-19, classes included contemporary, jazz, Acro, Jumps/Turns, Ballet, Tap, Technique, Creative Movement

● Choreographed National Award winning solos, duets, and group competition pieces for all age levels

● Co-Artistic Director of Studio and Competition Teams. Responsibilities include managing all teachers, scheduling, placing/leveling students, directing the end of year Recital Dance Arts Academy, Boonton, NJ — Dance Educator 2019- 2021

● Taught ages 5-19, classes included Advanced Jazz and Leaps and Turns Just Off Broadway, Cincinnati, OH — Dance Educator/Choreographer 2010-2018

● Taught all ages and levels from 3-19, classes included Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Ballet, Acro, Tap, Musical Theatre, Leaps and Turns, Hip Hop, Stretch and Conditioning, and Pilates

● Choreographed award winning solos, duets and group competition pieces for regional and national competitions

● Helped students with submissions to various intensives (TapKids, Tap into the Network, School for Creative and Performing Arts, NYCDA Summer Intensive, Steps Summer Study) and prepared students for auditions into college dance programs EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA — Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance 2016 Certified Comprehensive Pilates Instructor, Cincinnati, OH — Balanced Body 2017 Acrobatic Arts Certified Instructor, NYC, NY 2021

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