Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Awards
Timeline
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ALYSSA WEBSTER

ALYSSA WEBSTER

Keswick,Canada

Summary

Seasoned Dance Choreographer with exceptional teaching ability and patience working with students of diverse ages and abilities. Trained in multiple techniques of dance including contemporary, jazz, acrobatics, ballet, lyrical & open. Outstanding success developing students' love of dance and building revenues through class growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Competitive Instructor/Choreographer

Gotta Dance Inc.
01.2023 - Current
  • Competitive & Part Time instructor and choreographer.
  • Choreography and instruction in the following disciplines: Contemporary, jazz, lyrical, ballet, improv, open, acro, and technical training.
  • Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
  • Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
  • Attending all competitions, in charge of prepping and warming up students as well as keeping students organized and on time.

Competitive Instructor/Choreographer

NLC Dance Company
09.2024 - Current
  • Prepared student groups for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques.
  • Managed exercise, conditioning and flexibility improvement programs.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Choreography & Instruction in the following disciplines: Acro, Jazz, Ballet, contemporary.

Competitive Instructor

Live To Dance Academy
09.2024 - Current
  • Instructor for the acro & tumbling program.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Assessed student progress regularly to identify students needing individualized help, provide feedback and select suitable material for dancers.

Owner/Director/Instructor/Choreographer

Alyssa's Dance Academy
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Director of all dancers and teams.
  • Instructed students from ages 2-18, as well as adult classes in all disciplines.
  • Choreographed in the following disciplines: contemporary, lyrical, acro, jazz, open and musical theatre.
  • Multiple top 5 studio awards, overall solo/duet/trio/group awards.
  • Trained in all office programs as well as running social media, editing music and videos, and running multiple shows.

Competitive Instructor/Choreographer

The Dance Loft
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Instructed students from ages 3-18 at a recreational and competitive level in the following disciplines: Jazz, acro, contemporary, floorwork, improv, ballet.
  • Choreographed multiple solos in: contemporary, open, jazz, and acro.

Competitive Instructor/Choreographer

Allegro Dance Academy
01.2013 - 01.2020
  • Experience in teaching students and preparing choreography for ages 2-17 in the following disciplines: Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Acro and Tumbling, at recreational and competitive levels.

Education

No Degree - Performance, Dance

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Teaching strategies

  • Choreography creation

  • Technique instruction

  • Competition-level routines

  • Proficient in contemporary, jazz, acrobatics, lyrical, open

  • Choreography expertise

  • Competition experience

  • Teaching techniques

  • Competition preparation

  • Music editing

Accomplishments

  • Team Canada Gold Medalist (2013)
  • Multiple Choreography Awards

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • Acrobatic Arts (Module 1 & 2) : 2020, 2021
  • Acrobatic Arts (Aerial & Backhandspring Workshop) : 2021
  • Alixa Flexibility (Module 1) : 2021
  • RAD Examinations : Primary - Advanced 2

Awards

  • Team Canada Gold Medalist (2013)
  • Multiple Choreography Awards
  • Top Score of the Competition
  • Numerous Overalls, highest discipline, and special awards

Timeline

Competitive Instructor/Choreographer

NLC Dance Company
09.2024 - Current

Competitive Instructor

Live To Dance Academy
09.2024 - Current

Competitive Instructor/Choreographer

Gotta Dance Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Owner/Director/Instructor/Choreographer

Alyssa's Dance Academy
01.2020 - 01.2023

Competitive Instructor/Choreographer

The Dance Loft
01.2018 - 01.2020

Competitive Instructor/Choreographer

Allegro Dance Academy
01.2013 - 01.2020

No Degree - Performance, Dance

Toronto Metropolitan University

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