Dance Teacher Resume Guide

Seasoned dance teacher with 10+ years of experience teaching students from beginner to advanced levels. Possesses a deep understanding of various dance styles, including jazz, ballet, hip-hop and contemporary. Able to skillfully motivate and engage student interest in the art form while ensuring that each individual is developing their skillset appropriately. Seeking position as Dance Teacher at ABC Academy where I can share my passion for movement with others.

Driven dance teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels. Highly skilled in creating choreography, developing lesson plans, and motivating students to reach their potential. At XYZ Dance Studio, increased student enrollment by 25% within one year due to creative methods for showcasing the joys of dancing. Experienced in working with different genres including jazz, contemporary ballet, hip-hop and tap dance styles.

Accomplished dance teacher with 10+ years of experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels. Skilled in developing creative, fun classes that motivate learners to explore the art of dance while building endurance and technique. Passionate about helping young people reach their potential through movement and expression. Seeking a role at ABC Dance Studio where I can share my knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm for this beautiful art form.

Hard-working and creative dance teacher with 10+ years of experience providing high-quality instruction to a range of students from beginner to advanced. Dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential, while teaching them the fundamentals of various styles such as ballet and jazz. Looking for an opportunity at ABC Academy where I can continue developing my skills and utilize my knowledge in choreography, technique and performance.

Detail-oriented dance teacher with 7+ years of experience teaching diverse age groups in both recreational and competitive environments. Skilled at creating engaging, challenging classes that foster students’ confidence and well-being. Seeking to join ABC Dance Studio to bring expertise in ballet, jazz, modern dance technique and choreography. Committed to inspiring the next generation of dancers through patience and enthusiasm for learning.

Well-rounded dance teacher with 8+ years of experience in teaching a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, hip-hop and contemporary. At XYZ Dance Studio, successfully implemented new programs to increase student enrollment by 20%. Passionate about creating exciting classes that are designed to help students reach their fullest potential. Committed to providing an engaging learning environment for all levels of dancers.

Diligent and creative dance teacher with a demonstrated history of success in teaching ballet, jazz and contemporary styles. Highly experienced in creating engaging lesson plans for students ages 5 to 18. Received an award from ABC Dance Company for excellence in choreography and instruction. Committed to inspiring creativity, self-expression and physical fitness through dynamic movement education.

Reliable and creative dance teacher with 6+ years of experience teaching various styles to students from ages 5-18. At XYZ Dance Academy, developed innovative curriculum for both recreational and competitive classes that produced award-winning performances at regional events. Passionate about inspiring my students to reach their full potential through the art of dance.

• Improved students’ technique, coordination and strength by 15% through creative choreography for over 150 dance classes a week.
• Achieved success in student performances at regional competitions; students earned 25+ awards within 3 years of teaching experience.
• Structured lesson plans tailored to the skill level of each individual student; successfully taught 45 beginner-level courses with an average passing rate of 95%.
• Participated in monthly team meetings to discuss best practices and innovative ideas related to curriculum development and evaluation methods for improved learning outcomes.
• Meticulously monitored practice sessions, providing feedback on progress made as well as pointers on what needed improvement among all levels of dancers (beginner – advanced).

• Revised and updated lesson plans based on student performance, resulting in a 23% improvement in overall grades.
• Compiled and implemented several educational activities that combined music, dance and theater to teach students the fundamentals of each art form; over 330 students participated in these classes throughout the year.
• Encouraged creative expression by providing constructive guidance during group rehearsals; this led to an 80% increase in enthusiasm among participants towards their performances.
• Demonstrated proper technique for various styles of dance (ballet, jazz, tap etc) while also demonstrating exemplary flexibility & strength throughout all classes conducted with groups ranging from 5-30 people per session.
• Reliably managed class schedules and kept accurate records of attendance as well as individual progress reports which were sent out to parents monthly – reduced tardiness incidences by 35%.

• Reduced dance injuries by 30% among students through implementation of safe stretching exercises and warm-up techniques.
• Evaluated the progress of 25+ students, providing constructive feedback and recommending individualized practice plans to ensure successful achievement of goals.
• Spearheaded a team building initiative which increased class collaboration time by 50%, resulting in improved choreography execution during performances.
• Assessed student abilities accurately, creating tailored lesson plans that challenged learners while nurturing their talents; boosted overall performance scores for all classes by 15%.
• Independently created multiple dance routines using various styles such as jazz, hip hop and contemporary; showcased those dances at local events with an average attendance rate exceeding 200 people each month.

• Collaborated with other teachers to develop new choreography and lesson plans for over 800 students, improving class engagement by 10% in the last two quarters.
• Reorganized studio schedule to accommodate additional training classes and workshops; increased student enrollment by 20%.
• Thoroughly instructed beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of ballet, jazz, hip-hop & contemporary dance techniques using physical props such as ropes & mirrors for enhanced learning experiences.
• Supervised up to 25 dancers at a time during performances at local events; prepared 15+ routines featuring more than 100 students per year without injury or incident reports on stage productions.
• Formulated creative methods for teaching proper stretching techniques that minimized muscle soreness after practice sessions; reduced absenteeism among students by 16%.

• Scheduled and conducted weekly classes for 30+ students aged 4-18, teaching various techniques in Ballet, Jazz and Tap dance styles.
• Expedited the learning process by providing detailed feedback to each student on their technique and performance; improved overall skill level of all dancers by 20%.
• Efficiently managed time between choreographing dances/routines for competitions, designing costumes & props and preparing paperwork for competing teams; increased competitive success rate from 40% to 70%.
• Choreographed 8 unique performances per year with up to 40 participants in a variety of themed events such as school shows, holiday recitals and community gatherings; raised an average of $10,000 per event through ticket sales alone.
• Directed rehearsals over 3 months leading up to major performances (e.g., “The Nutcracker”), ensuring that dancers were comfortable with the routine while maintaining high energy levels amongst performers throughout practice sessions.

• Coached and trained a team of 30+ dancers in jazz, hip-hop and ballet techniques, successfully preparing them for 3 major competitions over the course of the year.
• Utilized creative teaching methods to ensure that students understood each technique effectively; achieved an average knowledge increase among trainees of 32%.
• Mentored young adults aged 14-18 on stage presence & performance etiquette, resulting in improved confidence levels amongst all participants.
• Confidently led rehearsals for performances at school events and public concerts; supervised 70+ student performers while providing advice & guidance throughout the entire process.
• Represented dance studio in local community festivals by delivering workshops to more than 200 attendees during summer months; increased brand awareness by 20%.

• Adapted instruction for up to 25 students of different ages and abilities, successfully teaching a variety of dance styles such as jazz, hip-hop, ballet and tap.
• Instructed classes on proper techniques including body placement, movement sequencing and rhythm; increased student progress rate by 35%.
• Facilitated team building activities in weekly classes to boost morale among dancers while encouraging them to develop their skills further.
• Successfully planned two large-scale recitals each year with over 150 participants total; developed choreography that showcased the talent of all performers within budget constraints (+$500 savings).
• Developed an innovative rewards system using tokens & badges which motivated students throughout the term leading to improved attendance (by 15%) & overall enthusiasm levels.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Educational Institution XYZ
Nov 2011

Certified Dance Teacher
National Dance Education Organization
May 2017