Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards And Accolades
Skills And Specializations
References
Certification
Mentors
Training And Education
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
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References
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Anisha Chowdhury

Anisha Chowdhury

Summary

Innovative tap dance instructor passionate about choreography and participant engagement, cultivated through mentorship with various Tap Dance Educators. Experienced in rhythmic tap and performance coaching, I inspire creativity and confidence in young dancers. My innovative choreography and mentorship have led to successful recital performances, fostering both technical skills and artistic expression.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SOL Core Assistant

SOL Dance Collective
08.2024 - Current
  • Greet visitors, clients, and guests professionally.
  • Demonstrate proper technique and form to students during class sessions.
  • Collaborate in a team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to clients.
  • Develop positive relationships with customers through effective communication techniques and social media.
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Tap Dance Teacher

Dancemakerz
Waterdown, ON
09.2023 - Current
  • Design and teach weekly tap technique classes for beginner dancers.
  • Choreographed two original pieces showcased in recital performances.
  • Cultivate student rhythm awareness, improvisational skills, and musicality.
  • Promote personal style development and stage presence among all students.
  • Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed to discuss student progress, and address any concerns.

Team Canada Dance (Tap)- Student Choreographer

Team Canada Dance
07.2023 - Current
  • Developed innovative choreography under the direction of the chief choreographer, merging traditional rhythm tap with contemporary musicality, and advanced tap steps.
  • Prioritized storytelling and complexity, fostering dancer growth through creative direction.
  • Monitored rehearsal progress by providing feedback on individual performances.
  • Analyzing existing choreography with the chief choreographer to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Mentored young dancers on proper technique, enhancing skill development.
  • Adjusting personal solo choreography to improve artistic expression and technical execution.

Education

Certificate - Beginner, Intermediate And Advanced

Tap Syllabus Teachers Certification
Mississauga, ON
08-2022

Pre-Professional Company

Tap Dance Centre
08-2022

Pre-Professional Company

The Rhythm Ensemble
Milton

Skills

  • Rhythm tap and choreography design
  • Technique instruction and performance coaching
  • Creative direction and student mentorship
  • Parent communication and strong communication
  • Improvisational skills and musical improvisation
  • Choreography for youth and teens
  • Dance pedagogy for competitive students
  • Ensemble direction and solo coaching
  • Performance mentorship and stage coaching abilities
  • International dance travel and team representation

Awards And Accolades

  • Gold Medalist Soloist Team Canada Dance Tap, 2022
  • Numerous competitions overall awards for the highest mark of the studio/competition/tap style for tap solos
  • American Dance Awards - X3 Regional Champion
  • Multiple regional and national adjudicator shout-outs for rhythm clarity, choreography execution, and emotional impact

Skills And Specializations

  • Rhythm tap
  • Musical improvisation
  • Choreography for youth and teens
  • Dance pedagogy for competitive tap students
  • Ensemble direction
  • Solo coaching
  • Performance mentorship
  • Experience with international dance travel and team representation
  • Strong communication, teaching, and stage coaching abilities

References

Available upon request

Certification

  • Red Cross Standard CPR/AED Level C Certificate (2025)
  • Food Handlers Certificate (2025)

Mentors

  • David Cox – Improvisation, Technical Tap
  • Travis Knights – Historical Tap Styles & Improvisation
  • Kim Chalovich – Musicality, Bucket Drumming, Performance Coaching
  • Julianna Kelley – Tap Technique, Rhythm, Technique, Improvisation
  • Christie McKay – Competitive Tap Training, Formations
  • Mats Nixon – Stylization, Composition, Tap technique
  • Michelle Nicholson – Tap, Jazz
  • Irina Egorova- Ballet
  • Johnny Morin – Rhythm Drills, Lifting, Improvisation
  • Mathew Clarke – Advanced Musical Interpretation, Stylization
  • Theresa Domingues – Adjudication Prep
  • Oleksander Ostanin– Choreography, Competitive Coaching
  • Danny Borak-Choreography, Competitive Coaching
  • Dianne Montgomery- musicality, rhythm interpretation, improvisation
  • Genevieve Fullerton – choreography

Training And Education

Pre-Professional Member, RE Dance Company, Advanced-level dancer in intensive program with emphasis on technique, performance, and artistry

Affiliations

  • Link Crew Member- Elite high school members who are chosen to represent their high school
  • Ultimate Frisbee Team Member
  • Baking

Accomplishments

  • High school honour roll : 2023 and 2024
  • Gold Medalist- Junior Level 1 Solo for IDO Tap Dance Championship - Croatia 2022
  • Silver Medalist- Junior Formation for ID0 Tap Dance Championship -Germany 2023
  • Bronze Medalist- Junior Group for IDO Tap Dance Championship- Germany 2023
  • Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SOL Core Assistant

SOL Dance Collective
08.2024 - Current

Tap Dance Teacher

Dancemakerz
09.2023 - Current

Team Canada Dance (Tap)- Student Choreographer

Team Canada Dance
07.2023 - Current

Certificate - Beginner, Intermediate And Advanced

Tap Syllabus Teachers Certification

Pre-Professional Company

Tap Dance Centre

Pre-Professional Company

The Rhythm Ensemble

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