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Isabeau Lejeune

Summary

Dedicated Artist with 30 years of experience as a performer and a high performing leader-coach. Former character and dance captain at DCL. Now a multi-tasking, self employed dance teacher and physical trainer specialized in performance's optimization. Well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams. Problem-solver with talents for team building, as well as excellent in relationship-building skills. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance in regards to Disney Cruise Line's values and standards. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Consistently willing to learn and try out new ideas. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Personnel trainer, Dance teacher

Self-employed
01.2018 - Current
  • Previously managed reputable gym facility in Old-Montreal training semi-pro and pro athletes, now self-employed
  • Communications with clients, schedule planning of trainers and clients, conflict resolutions , coordinated appointments with employees, department heads and outside representatives.
  • Fielded numerous telephone calls and emails daily and handled many requests without any input from senior staff.
  • Global evaluations of athletes-clients and elaboration of individual plans and post injury plans.
  • Teach-coach mainly athletes (pros and semi-pros, some ranking in the top 10 globally)to complement their training and help them reach their full potential with dance techniques and skills I've developed over the years
  • Teach actors to help them with their body expressions and movements, and others to perfect their dance technique.
  • Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
  • Applied mediation and collaboration to successfully resolve employee complaints and grievances.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Planned and oversaw group, couples, and individual dance performances.
  • Adhered to studio guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
  • Provided constructive corrections to encourage participants to learn steps and improve dancing.
  • Assessed participants progress regularly to identify students needing individualized help, provide feedback and select suitable material for dancers.
  • Encouraged participants feedback to allow for active consideration of participants views and to make any necessary lesson plan adjustments.
  • Met needs of different participants by adapting teaching materials and methods.
  • Monitored participants progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
  • Worked with fellow teachers-trainers to devise and implement support plans to help participants excel.

Dance teacher, Assistant-choreograph, Artistic trainer

01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Planned routines for recitals and performances.
  • Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
  • Individual (private sessions ) and teams

Dance Performer, Character

Disney Cruise Lines
01.1998 - 01.2006
  • DCL Magic #5, #7 Character and main stage dancer, Dance Captain Many other musicals in Montréal (ex: Pied-de-poule with Serge Denoncourt) and in France, TV productions, Just for laugh Festival, International Jazz Festival, Cirque du Soleil events.
  • Formed and performed with Les grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal
  • Performed various dance styles and maintained authenticity.
  • Led rehearsals for ballet recitals.
  • Maintained a professional attitude and work ethic during long rehearsals and performances.
  • Performed in multiple roles by attending daily rehearsals to perfect execution of dance movements.
  • Collaborated with choreographers to refine or modify dance steps.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

École Supérieure De Ballet Du Québec
Montreal, QC

Certificate in physical personal training -

YMCA
Montreal, QC
10.2019

Certificate in Athlete Psychology - Sports And Exercise Medicine

Université De Montréal
Montreal, QC
01.2018

Skills

  • Team work and collaboration
  • Task Prioritization
  • Conflict Resolution/ Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Performance Management
  • Active Listening
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • First Aid-CPR
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Self-Motivated
  • Cultural Awareness

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved of Gymnastic Team (Bordeaux) which led to creation of Artistic coach role creation and ranking #1 in the Nationals.
  • Achieved dance and artistic training through effectively helping Circus Artists with their performances, some numbers bought by Cirque du Soleil.

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Personnel trainer, Dance teacher

Self-employed
01.2018 - Current

Dance teacher, Assistant-choreograph, Artistic trainer

01.2006 - 01.2012

Dance Performer, Character

Disney Cruise Lines
01.1998 - 01.2006

École Supérieure De Ballet Du Québec

Certificate in physical personal training -

YMCA

Certificate in Athlete Psychology - Sports And Exercise Medicine

Université De Montréal

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