Dance Teacher

KATY CRYNS

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Specialty Skills:

Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz, Cheerleading, Musical Theatre

DANCE INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE:

Fox Studio of Dance and Gymnastics, Sylmar, CA

June 2011-Present

• Teach beginning ballet and tap to preschool age children.

• Keep control of class while retaining an upbeat and positive attitude.

• Teach beginning hip hop to young children in a fun, energetic and positive environment.

• Create full recital routines for multiple classes and ages.

• Instill basic skills to build on in the future.

DanceKidz, Los Angeles, CA

January 2011-Present

• Teach beginning ballet, hip hop, gymnastics and general movement to preschool

age classes.

• Sustain high energy for multiple classes.

• Present encouraging and entertaining persona at all times with zero negativity.

Shiva’s Dance and Fitness, North Hollywood, CA

December 2010-Present

• Lead co-ed and all girls classes in full warm-up routine.

• Prepare full hip hop routines for recitals, performances.

• Provide encouraging and disciplined environment for growth in dance skill and

personal development and confidence.

• Exhibit a friendly and upbeat demeanor at all times.

Randi’s Fitness for Kids, Los Angeles, CA

October 2010-Present

• Teach elementary age children hip hop and basic gymnastics routines.

• Build strength in character and trust between groups and individual children.

• Provide a safe environment in which children can learn and explore new skills,

ideas and growing confidence.

Dance Instructor, September 2010-Present

Best Foot Forward, Los Angeles, CA

• Teach ballroom dance to 4th and 5th grade children at disadvantaged schools

around Los Angeles.

• Break down lessons to best suit learning capabilities of children.

• Create a trusting environment in which children can learn confidence, build

character and strengthen their potential to be positive additions to society.

DANCE TRAINING: Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE:

Participation in multiple school and community theatre productions.

Served as Dance Captain for Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, at the Simi Valley

Cultural Arts Center.

Taught hip hop and cheer at school, community and leadership camps.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts in English, Millikin University, May 2008

Minor in Theatre

Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois

OUTSTANDING SKILLS:

Exceptional patience with different learning levels.

Flexible in creative endeavors with ability to wear multiple hats.

Working under stressful circumstances with a calm and clear-thinking demeanor.

Commanding yet approachable and friendly demeanor.

Incredible preparedness, flexibility and reliability as an instructor.

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