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James Smith
123 Main Street
New York, NY, 71211
(123) 456 7834

PERSONAL SUMMARY

·         More than six years of experience as a dancer and dance teacher.

·         Very energetic, creative, and flexible.

·         Excellent coordination and sense of rhythm.

·         Deep knowledge of dance and its related issues.

·         Uncommon stamina and confidence.

EXPERTISE IN

·         Dance: Ballet, Jazz, Modern Dance, Contemporary ballet, Tap Dance.

·         Other Skills: Singing, Acting, Choreography, Direction.

EXPERIENCE

Dance Teacher:
Scotch Jr./Sr. High School - Windsor, VT, 1993-1996

Responsibilities:

• Provided individual and group dance instruction to student.
• Coordinated dance activities with other staff members.
• Utilized generally accepted methods and materials.
• Participated in developing the course of study for the dance program.
• Developed lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids.
• Identified student needs and cooperated with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning problems.
• Provided individualized and small group instruction adapted to the needs of each student.
• Evaluated each student's progress and communicated this progress to parents, students, and classroom teachers.

Dancer
Stadium Club- Jacksonville, AR, 1993-1995

Responsibilities:

• Prepared for performances by rehearsing under the direction of a choreographer.
• Performed to a live audience in many dance show.
• Maintained and improved technical standards, fitness to help reduce the risk of injury when rehearsing or performing.
• Discussed with choreographer and other dancer about choreography and dance steps.
• Learned other skills, such as singing and acting.
• Encouraged people, especially children, to become involved in dance and to understand and appreciate it.

EDUCATION

University of South Arkansas, AR
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, 1993

TRAINING:

• Ballet: Academy of Ballet, AR
• Tap Dance: Heavenly Bodies, Des Plaines, IL